Doll House Picks from the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (09/11/2018) (readMedia)-- Mini masterpieces took the stage in the Doll Houses and Miniature Rooms competition judged prior to the start of the 2018 Iowa State Fair; however, Fairgoers were able to cast their vote for their favorite throughout the 11-day run.

More than 8,000 people voted and the winner was Paula Nerhus from Badger with her Doll House named Mouse House.

Additional Doll House results are listed below:

ADDITIONAL CLASS

Junior Class

1) Amanda Ostrem, Stanhope

2) Elizabeth Marsh, West Des Moines

3) Liberty Cawthorn, Norwalk

DOLL HOUSES

Traditional Design

1) Mary Sue Crabtree, Des Moines

2) Marcia Berry, Nevada

3) Amy Dorman, Des Moines

Novelty/Theme Design

1) Seth Eberhardt, Mediapolis

2) Lylea Critelli, Des Moines

3) Elissa Krause, Johnston

Dollhouse < 1" scale

1) Dena Heeren, Jewell

2) Ethan Gonzalez, Des Moines

3) David Nieuwsma, Sigourney

Best of Show

1) Mary Sue Crabtree, Des Moines

MINIATURE ROOMS OR SCENES

Holiday Theme

1) Monica Verros, Sergeant Bluff

2) Michelle Pehl, Ames

3) Beth Grabau, Adel

Open Class

1) Tracy Sloan, Des Moines

2) Richard Larsen, Altoona

3) Gloryne Ruby, Des Moines

Novice - Open Class

1) Lois Taber, Indianola

2) Sara Hastings, Madrid

3) Candis Culp, Grimes

Creative Containers

1) Melissa Smith, Ames

2) Sandy Stevenson, Ames

3) Katherine Rusch, Ottumwa

Room or Scene < 1" scale

1) Sandra Jacoby, Windsor Heights

2) Beth Grabau, Adel

3) David Nieuwsma, Sigourney

Best of Show

1) Amanda Ostrem, Stanhope

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Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines is Iowa's greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. "Nothing Compares" to State Fair Moments, August 9-19, 2018. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.