Waverly Farmer Win State Fair Tallest Corn Stalk Crown

DES MOINES, IA (08/09/2024) (readMedia)-- The annual battle for State Fair corn stalk supremacy was won by Ron Zelle of Waverly, with a winning entry of 16 feet, 5 inches. Zolle bested 24 other competitors in the Tall Corn Contest judged prior to the start of the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

Second place was claimed by Mary Beth Zelle of Waverly with an entry of 16 feet, 3 ½ inches.

Third place was claimed by Doug Gardner of Urbandale with a stalk measuring 16 feet in height.

The contest was part of "Rural Americana Olde Tyme Competitions" in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall. A first prize of $5 and ribbons were awarded to each class.

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