Masterful Minis Compete for Iowa State Fair Honors

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2015)(readMedia)-- Mini masterpieces took the stage in the Doll Houses and Miniature Rooms competition judged prior to the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Joyce Firzlaff of Cedar Rapids won Best of Show in the Doll House division, and Marilyn Ekle of Farmington grabbed Best of Show in the Miniature Rooms or Scenes division.

Additional results below:

DOLL HOUSES

Traditional Design

1) Sandra Crabtree, Des Moines

2) Dollhouse Dreams, Fort Madison

Novelty Design

1) Joyce Firzlaff, Cedar Rapids

2) MarySue Crabtree, Des Moines

3) Marilyn Ekle, Farmington

Dollhouse < 1" scale

1) David Nieuwsma, Sigourney

2) Beth Grabau, Adel

MINIATURE ROOMS OR SCENES

Holiday Theme

1) Sine Olesen, Des Moines

2) Michelle Pehl, Ames

3) April Smith, Marengo

Open Class

1) Marilyn Ekle, Farmington

2) David Nieuwsma, Sigourney

3) Janet Colt, Ames

Novice – Open Class

1) David Nieuwsma, Sigourney

2) Rick Funk, Riverside

Creative Containers

1) Lois Smith, Urbandale

2) Sara Hastings, Madrid

3) Rachel Eggleston, Johnston

Room or Scene < 1" scale

1) Beth Grabau, Adel

2) David Nieuwsma, Sigourney

3) Dan Peterman, Webster City

ADDITIONAL CLASSES

Junior Class (16 years and under)

1) Samara Wilson, Nevada

2) Clare Heinrich, Urbandale

3) Elizabeth Marsh, West Des Moines

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