As we head into the final days of the Iowa State Fair, a few results have rolled in for some Greene County participants.
In the twins and triplets competition, Kay Moranville and Karen Pope of Jefferson won first place in the age 18 and over category. In the food categories, Marianne Carlson of Jefferson had several top place finishes. She won the Iowa’s Best Biscotti contest with an overall cash prize of $100, which includes first place for her chocolate biscotti. She won the chicken and noodles contest and received a $150 cash prize. She also tied for the sweepstakes award for her various breads. She earned first place for french-style, mixed grain, potato and whole wheat bread contests. Additionally, Carlson won first place for the best peach pie.
See the full list below of Greene County accolades for 1st-3rd place finishes at the state fair.
Iowa’s Best Biscotti contest:
Marianne Carlson: won overall prize of $100 cash
- 1st place for chocolate biscotti
- 3rd place for plain biscotti
King Arthur Flour Bread contest:
Marianne Carlson tied for sweepstakes award
- 3rd place caraway rye
- 1st place for french style bread
- 1st place for mixed grain
- 3rd place for oatmeal bread
- 1st place for potato bread
- 2nd place for raisin
- 1st place for whole wheat
- 2nd place for yeast bread other than named
Pie baking contest:
Marianne Carlson – 1st place peach pie
Homemade Two Crust Cherry Pie contest:
Marianne Carlson – 2nd place and $75 cash prize
Tribute to Bessie-Chicken and Noodle contest:
Marianne Carlson – 1st place and $150 cash prize
Age 18 and over Most Look Alike
1st place – Kay Moranville and Karen Pope of Jefferson