Checker Players Battle It Out to Win at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2023) (readMedia)-- Swift decisions and crafty strategy were on display in the Youth and Adult Checkers competition held Friday, August 18, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

YOUTH

Ages 6-12

1. Tate Bailey, Polk City

2. Miles Anliker, Urbandale

3. McKinley Goetsch, Aplington

Ages 13-18

1. Noah Paulson, West Des Moines

2. Tim Babcock, Orient

3. Lauryn Paulson, West Des Moines

ADULT

1. Don Ryan, Chelsea

2. Darwin Willett, Creston

3. Tonie Curran Jr., Lake City

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The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country and the single largest event in the state. The Fair began over 160 years ago and is now considered one of the best events in the nation, attracting more than one million Fairgoers every year from all over the world. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University, just off the interstate and minutes from Downtown Des Moines. Best Days Ever at the Iowa State Fair, August 10-20, 2023. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.