Centerville Youth Loops Blue Ribbon State Fair in Yo-Yo Contest
August 20, 2011
Centerville youth Garrett Micetek, 17, won first place in Yo-Yo contest held Thursday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Noah Conkling, 12, of Waterloo placed second, and Trent Richeal, 9, of Clive won third place.
Contestants completed a variety of tricks to secure their placement in the competition.
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. 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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