Des Moines Grocer Bags Iowa State Fair Title

DES MOINES, IA (08/15/2012)(readMedia)-- The best grocery baggers from across the state put their skills to the test in the Iowa Grocery Industry's 25th Annual Best Bagger Contest held Friday at the 2012 Iowa State Fair.

Tim Hannan of Des Moines won first place. Cody Thompson of Fort Dodge claimed second place, and Matt Munsturmann of Des Moines earned third place. Ashley Webb of Altoona took fourth place.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2012 Iowa State Fair, August 9-19. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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