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Waukee Winners at the Iowa State Fair Through Aug. 15
Curious how Waukee residents are doing in 2012 Iowa State Fair competitions? Here's a roundup of the latest results.

Adventureland Park Intermediate Division
The Adventureland Park Intermediate Division contest was judged Thursday at the 2012 Iowa State Fair.
The competition is open to youths ages 12 to 17. Judging of the sweets was based on taste, texture, appearance and creativity.
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Waukee participants included:
- Emily Safris, first place, Cake Mix Fix-Up Cookies; second place, Banana Nut Bread; first place, Cookies Other Than Named
Fabric and Threads Crochet Contest
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The Fabric and Threads Crochet contest was judged prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.
Waukee participants included:
- Roxanne Pieters, honorable mention, Afghan (stitch other than above), fourth place, Baby Afghan
Fabric and Threads Counted Cross Stitch Contest
The Fabric and Threads Counted Cross Stitch contest was judged prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Waukee participants included:
- Karen Pavlik, third place, Picture (Under 15 Inches); third place, Pillow
Fabric and Threads Sewing for the Home Contest
The Fabric and Threads Sewing for the Home contest was judged prior to the start of the 2012 Iowa State Fair.
Waukee participants included:
- Karen Pavlik, fourth place, Holiday Decoration
Senior Citizens Division of the Fabric and Threads Contest
The Senior Citizens Division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2012 Iowa State Fair.
Waukee participants included:
- Karen Passig, third place, Doily
- Joan Stanley, honorable mention, Counted Cross Stitch
Fabric and Threads Quilting Contest
The Fabric and Threads Quilting contest was judged prior to the start of the 2012 Iowa State Fair.
Waukee participants included:
- Karen Pavlik, first place, Small and Miniature - Small Quilts, Pieced
Kids' Graham Cracker Creations Competition
The Kids' Graham Cracker Creations competition was judged Friday at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. Entries were judged on flavor, appearance and creativity.
Waukee participants included:
- Claire Roorda, third place, ages 3 to 5 division
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