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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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