Waterville Youth Wins State Fair Contest, Finds Something to Crow Home About
August 13, 2011
Eight-year-old Reese Reisinger of Waterville took top honors in the Youth Rooster Crowing contest judged Thursday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair. A returning first place rooster imitator, Reisinger protected the title of champion crower in competition against 26 other youth ages 5 to 16.
Johnston resident Becca Gomez, age 9, grabbed second place, while 5-year-old Harry Freeman of Ames took third.
Additional results below:
1) Reese Reisinger, 8, Waterville
2) Becca Gomez, 9, Johnston
3) Harry Freeman, 5, Ames
4tie) Austin Smith, 13, Alleman
4tie) Kort McNeer, 7, Runnells
5) Kristen Ward, 13, St. Lous, Mo.
6) William Phillips, 12, West Des Moines
7) Sharon Freeman, 8, Ames
8tie) Claire Luna, 13, St. Louis, Mo.
8tie) Madelyn Hanna, 9, Jefferson County
8tie) Greta Donnelly, 12, Savage, Minn.
9tie) Kyndall Bea, 10, O’Fallon, Mo.
9tie) Aydan Bos, 10, Gibson
10) Justine Weir, 7, Des Moines
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.
“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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