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Mary Jean Paschen Named Iowan of the Day

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:11 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Mary Jean Paschen of Urbandale as a 2026 Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day on Saturday August 22.

Ronald Ricker Named Iowan of the Day

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:10 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present the late Ronald Ricker of Des Moines as a 2026 Iowa State Fair "Iowan of the Day" on Thursday August 20.

David Colbert Named Iowan of the Day

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:09 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present David Colbert of Danbury as a 2026 Iowa State Fair "Iowan of the Day" on Friday August 21.

Ruth Ann Mohr Named Iowan of the Day

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:08 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Ruth Ann Mohr of Odebolt as a 2026 Iowa State Fair "Iowan of the Day" on Wednesday, August 19.

Jordan Norton Named Iowan of the Day

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:08 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Jordan Norton of Mt. Pleasant as a 2026 Iowa State Fair "Iowan of the Day" on Tuesday, August 18.

Kelly Penman Jr. Named Iowan of the Day

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:07 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Kelly Penman Jr. of Carlisle as a 2026 Iowa State Fair "Iowan of the Day" on Sunday, August 16.

Joyce and Keith McClain Named Recipients of Iowan of the Day

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:07 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Joyce and Keith McClain of Carson as recipients of the 2026 Iowa State Fair "Iowan of the Day" Award on Monday, August 17.

Ari Lewerenz Named Iowan of the Day

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:06 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Ari Lewerenz of Clinton as a 2026 Iowa State Fair "Iowan of the Day" on Saturday, August 15.

Alan Erickson Named Iowan of the Day

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:05 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Alan Erickson of Nevada as a 2026 Iowa State Fair "Iowan of the Day" on Friday, August 14.

Alan Erickson Named Iowan of the Day

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:05 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Alan Erickson of Nevada as a 2026 Iowa State Fair "Iowan of the Day" on Friday, August 14.

John Emswiler Named Iowan of the Day

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:04 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present John Emswiler of Algona as a 2026 Iowa State Fair "Iowan of the Day" on Thursday, August 13.

Iowans of the Day Selected for 2026 Iowa State Fair

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:41:27 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to announce the recipients of the Iowan of the Day Award for the 2026 Iowa State Fair.

Iowans of the Day Selected for 2026 Iowa State Fair

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:41:11 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to announce the recipients of the Iowan of the Day Award for the 2026 Iowa State Fair.

Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation's 2026 Corndog Kickoff Raises Funds and Celebrates Tradition

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:21:58 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation achieved significant fundraising success at the

Experience a Sneak Peek of the Iowa State Fair at the Corndog Kickoff

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:57:18 -0400

Join the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation for the 2026 Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction and Fair Food Grazing Party on Saturday, July 11. Hosted in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, this year's "A...

"American Classic" at the 2026 Iowa State Fair Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:59:02 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation invites Fair fans from across the state to kick off the 2026 Iowa State Fair season at the annual Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction and Fair Food Grazing Party on Saturday, July 11. This year's "American C...

2026 Iowan of the Day

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:17:35 -0400

What makes an outstanding Iowan? The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation thinks it is someone who works hard, gives back to their community, and takes pride in the state of Iowa, all while wearing a smile.

Lou Sipolt Jr. Named Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:00:25 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Lou Sipolt Jr. of Altoona as a 2025 Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day.

Jean Saveraid Named Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:54:01 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Jean Saveraid of Huxley as a 2025 Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day.

Peggy Smith Named Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:44:54 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Peggy Smith of Baxter as a 2025 Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day.

Donna Brown Named Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:38:42 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Donna Brown of Cedar Falls as a 2025 Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day.

Ruby Thomas Named Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:31:01 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Ruby Thomas of Coin as a 2025 Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day.

Roger & Mary Sue Chatfield Named Iowa State Fair Iowans of the Day

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:23:20 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Roger and Mary Sue Chatfield of Keokuk as 2025 Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day honorees.

Donna Koch Named Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:18:15 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Donna Koch of Cedar Rapids as a 2025 Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day.

Barb Runneberg Named Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:00:58 -0400

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Barb Runneberg of Algona as a 2025 Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day.