2026 Youth Rooster Crowing

Youth Rooster Crowers Claim Ribbons

Youth Rooster Crowing

1st – Bracen Grandstaff, Des Moines
2nd - Jared Wede, Ames
3rd - Maren Ortner, Slater

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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