Gerald Forristall Named Iowan of the Day

DES MOINES, IA (08/05/2010)(readMedia)-- The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Gerald Forristall of Treynor as an Iowan of the Day for the 2010 Iowa State Fair.

A stronger believer in his community and Iowa, Gerald is involved in many different organizations. He has been involved as a 4-H leader, a member of the Macedonia Community School Board, the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Scottish Rite, and the Shriners. Gerald has also been a member of the local theater, Grist Mill, where he participated in many productions and events. Involved in every aspect of his community, Gerald has also devoted time to the Macedonia Historical Preservation Society and is an active member in his church.

"He is someone whose life has honestly made a great difference to so many others," said Rebecca Nash, who served as a reference for Foristall's nomination. Rebecca has worked with Gerald through the volunteer program at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs.

Gerald's day of recognition will be Wednesday, August 18 at the Iowa State Fair. Along with a one night's stay at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott, Gerald will receive a cash prize, grandstand tickets, one year subscriptions to the Iowan and Iowa Gardening magazines, and special use of the Iowan of the Day golf cart. Gerald will also receive a special introduction at 2:30 p.m. August 18 on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage.

Founded in 1997, the Iowan of the Day program allows the Blue Ribbon Foundation to recognize Iowa's shining stars. The program continues to honor individuals from across the state each year who have made a difference in others' lives while upholding characteristics associated with Iowa-dependability, integrity, hard work and sense of community.

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Since its inception in 1993, the Foundation has generated over $80 million for renovations and improvements to the Iowa State Fairgrounds.