Grundy County's Riah Schrage Crowned 2025 Iowa State Fair Queen

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2025 Iowa State Fair Queen Riah Schrage

DES MOINES, IA (08/09/2025) (readMedia)-- Riah Schrage of Grundy County was crowned the 2025 Iowa State Fair Queen Saturday evening on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor iHeart Radio. The 2025 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation is presented by Nature Hill with Spirulux.

The daughter of Landon and Cassie Schrage, Riah was chosen out of the 102 contestants who advanced from local county competitions.

Ashlynn Gunnerson of O'Brien County was named first runner-up. She is the daughter of Brian Gunnerson and Christie Tewes. Second runner-up was Annalise Buxton of Union County. She is the daughter of Levi Buxton and Elizabeth Heinzel. Emery Hawkins of Appanoose County was named third runner-up. She is the daughter of Steve and Melanie Hawkins.

Kelsey Greenslade of Dallas County was given the Outstanding Leadership Award. Alexandria Kent of Fayette County was given the Personality Plus Award. Emily Foran of Audubon County received the Queen Alumni Award in honor of Julie Wolterman.

Queen Riah, who will reign for the next year, receives a $3,000 scholarship from the Iowa State Fair in addition to her crown, sash and trophy. She also receives a $1,000 scholarship from Dawghouse Concessions, a floral bouquet from Boesen the Florist, a $600 gift card, a crown necklace from the Iowa State Fair and an Iowa State Fair Brick from the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation.

The first runner-up earns a $1,500 scholarship and $300 gift card; the second runner-up wins $1,000 in scholarship money and a $250 gift card; and the third runner-up receives a $500 scholarship and a $200 gift card. The Outstanding Leadership recipient wins an $800 scholarship and a $250 gift card. The Personality Plus winner receives a $500 scholarship and a $200 gift card. All members of the Royal Court receive a plaque from the State Fair and a floral bouquet from Boesen the Florist. An anonymous donor graciously provided the gift cards for the Royal Court. The Queen Alumni recipient wins a $500 scholarship provided by the Iowa State Fair Queen Alumni and a plaque from the Iowa State Fair.

Judging is based on personality, attitude, awareness, leadership, citizenship, contributions to the community, overall appearance, charm and poise.

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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 170 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. Fair Sweet Fair, August 7-17, 2025. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.

Note to editors: Queen photos are available. Visit iowastatefair.org or call 515-262-3111 ext. 204.