Ankeny Mother/Daughter Pair Wins Look-Alike Contest at State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/24/2011)(readMedia)-- Robyn Reha, 41, and Katelyn Reha, 16, of Ankeny won first place in the Mother/Daughter Look-Alike contest topping competitors from as far away as Oregon and Louisiana. The contest was held Sunday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.

Entrants were judged on mannerisms, voice, walk and anything that made them alike.

Complete results below:

1) Robyn Reha, 41, and Katelyn Reha, 16, Ankeny

2) Julie McCombs, 41, and Josie McCombs, 17, Boone

3 tie) Denise Brekke, 38, and Emily Brekke, 13, West Des Moines

3 tie) Staci Schiltz, 41, and Haylee Schiltz, 16, Cedar Rapids

4 tie) Pam Cosner, 48, and Dawnlee Cosner, 27, Osceola

4 tie) Trinette Feldpauson, 33, and Brooke Dunkin, 17, Bussey

5 tie) Darci Mahoney, 38, and Taylor Mahoney, 17, Bremerton, Wash.

5 tie) Katherine Harrington, 47, and Allie Harrington, 17, West Des Moines

6) Sue Ponder, 43, and Meredith Ponder, 17, Prairie City

7) Vickie Brown, 57, Woodburn, and Tafi Brown 34, Tallulah, La.

8) Lisa Gomez, 39, and Becca Gomez, 10, Johnston

9 tie) Teri Nott, 41, and Andrea Nott, 11, Toledo

9 tie) Michelle Reinert, 43, and Katelin Reinert, 8, Pleasant Hill

10 tie) Michelle Stephens, 35, and Courtney Husf, 18, Arion

10 tie) Jackie Beard, 48, and Renae Beard, 17, Chariton

The contest was part of "Rural Americana Olde Tyme Competitions" in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall. A first prize of $5 and ribbons were awarded to each class.

The 2011 Iowa State Fair "Nothing Compares" ended August 21. The 2012 Iowa State Fair is set August 9-19. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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