Masterful Minis Compete for Iowa State Fair Honors

DES MOINES, IA (08/09/2014)(readMedia)-- Mini masterpieces took the stage in the Doll Houses and Miniature Rooms competition judged prior to the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Marcia Berry of Nevada 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) Marcia Berry, Nevada

2) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville

3) Audry Rude, Polk City

Novelty Design

1) Terry Cook, Davenport

2) Duane Van Hemert, Des Moines

3) Vicky Vust, Pleasant Hill

Theme Design

1) Janet Colt, Ames

MINIATURE ROOMS OR SCENES

Holiday Theme

1) Terry Cook, Davenport

2) Ronda Wicks, Pleasantville

Open Class

1) George Held, Cedar Rapids

2) Sandra Jacoby, Windsor Heights

3) Karole Turner, Des Moines

Novice – Open Class

1) Terry Cook, Davenport

2) Lori Hilgerson, West Des Moines

3) Sara Hastings, Madrid

Creative Containers

1) George Held, Cedar Rapids

2) Karole Turner, Des Moines

3) Beth Grabau, Adel

ADDITIONAL CLASSES

Doll Hose or Miniature Room – Smaller scale than 1 inch to 1 foot

1) Marilyn Ekle, Farmington

2) Terry Cook, Davenport

3) Karole Turner, Des Moines

Junior Class (16 years and under)

1) Jazmyne Casey, Des Moines

2) Kyla Mesecher, Pleasantville

3) Elissa Krause, Johnston

"Nothing Compares" to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. 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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