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History came to life when Iowans came to compete in the Heritage Exhibits contest. Items were judged prior to the start of the 2022 Iowa State Fair
Limited to genuine artifacts that are at least 50 years old, entries in the Heritage Exhibits division are evaluated on their authenticity and condition.
The historical exhibits included animal equipment, china, clear glass, colored or opaque glass, dry goods, furnishings, jewelry, large items collections, metals, paper, pottery, primitives, small item collections, small glass item collections, special and toys.
ANIMAL RELATED
Bridle Rosettes
1) Curt Rush, Wiota
2) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
3) Victoria Bustamante, Des Moines
Sleigh Bells
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Curt Rush, Wiota
3) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
Hunting or Fishing
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
2) Curt Rush, Wiota
3) Lonis McCollum, Des Moines
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
2) Mark And Renee Lane, Elkhart
3) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
Sweepstakes
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
CHINA
Plate - Animals or Birds
1) Brian Blackford, Johnston
2) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
Plate - Flowers or Fruit
1) Ruth Ward, Ankeny
2) Connie D. Cooper, Adel
3) Lonis McCollum, Des Moines
Nippon
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Barbara Eckoff, Cumming
China Place Setting
1) Alexia Jay, Adel
2) Janelle Turner, Des Moines
3) Susan Laws, Des Moines
Cup & Saucer
1) Lonis McCollum, Des Moines
2) Brenda Gill, Altoona
3) Linda Kendrick, West Des Moines
Vase
1) Brian Blackford, Johnston
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
Shaving Mug or Mustache Cup
1) Merla Morse, Sigourney
2) Rita Apel, Nevada
3) Connie D. Cooper, Adel
Decorative Bowl
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny
3) Michael Davis, Carlisle
Teapot
1) Scott Wilty, Colfax
2) Joyce Jessen, Colfax
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Flow Blue
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Judy Romer, Algona
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Heidi Metz, Mitchellville
3) Curt Rush, Wiota
Sweepstakes
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
CLEAR GLASS
Water Pitcher - Pressed
1) Diane Plunkett, Le Grand
2) Michael Davis, Carlisle
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Covered Bowl or Jar
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Ryan Casson, Des Moines
3) Diane Plunkett, Le Grand
Cake Plate on Standard
1) Andrew Eckroth, Riverside
2) Beverly Vesely, Toledo
3) Kay Gesaman, Norwalk
Water Pitcher - Cut
1) Gary Fischer, Altoona
Compote with Lid
1) Andrew Eckroth, Riverside
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Merla Morse, Sigourney
Berry Set
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Anna Knepper, Bondurant
Vase
1) Elizabeth Knautz, Des Moines
2) Joy Russell, Des Moines
3) Joe Hintzsche, Des Moines
Knife Rest
1) Renee Chapman, Grimes
2) Stacy Ratashak, Mitchellville
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Heidi Metz, Mitchellville
2) Diane Plunkett, Le Grand
3) Curt Rush, Wiota
Sweepstakes
1) Andrew Eckroth, Riverside
COLORED OR OPAQUE GLASS
Depression - Depression Era & Elegant
1) Jackie Cizck, Toledo
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Ryan Casson, Des Moines
Depression Place Setting
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Sandy Hoenig, Winterset
Carnival
1) Merla Morse, Sigourney
2) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Souvenir Glass
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Judy Romer, Algona
3) Merla Morse, Sigourney
Cranberry
1) Kay Gesaman, Norwalk
2) Curt Rush, Wiota
3) Tracy Forbes, Waukee
Slag or Milk Glass
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Paul Crumly, Grandview
3) Connie D. Cooper, Adel
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Judie Haynes, Toledo
Sweepstakes
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
DRY GOODS
Ladys Dress
1) Tracy Forbes, Waukee
2) Jennifer Archer, Des Moines
3) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
Ladys Fan, Parasol or Button Shoes
1) Jane Fitzgerald, Pleasant Hill
2) Leisa Jobe, Colo
3) Michael Davis, Carlisle
Hand Bag
1) Janine Jensen, Grimes
2) Nicole Smith, Johnston
3) Connie D. Cooper, Adel
Ladys Compact or Cigarette Case
1) Leisa Jobe, Colo
2) Joyce Jessen, Colfax
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Tablecloth, Lace
1) Judie Haynes, Toledo
2) Connie D. Cooper, Adel
3) Stacy Ratashak, Mitchellville
Mans Cane or Walking Stick
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Mark And Renee Lane, Elkhart
3) Michael Davis, Carlisle
Ladys or Mans Hat
1) Curt Rush, Wiota
2) Victoria Bustamante, Des Moines
3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
Quilt
1) David Cole, Exline
2) Ruth Ward, Ankeny
3) Greg Hoenig, Winterset
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Michael Davis, Carlisle
2) Jane Fitzgerald, Pleasant Hill
3) Diana Kilbride, Ankeny
Sweepstakes
1) Tracy Forbes, Waukee
FURNISHINGS
Child Rocker
1) Abigail Rawson, Cedar Rapids
2) Barbara Eckoff, Cumming
3) Mark And Renee Lane, Elkhart
Kitchen or Mantel Clock
1) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston
2) Tom Brooks, Des Moines
Lamp - Kerosene
1) Alex Harter, Pella
2) Janine Jensen, Grimes
3) Leisa Jobe, Colo
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Michael Huston, Wellman
2) Curt Rush, Wiota
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Sweepstakes
1) Michael Huston, Wellman
JEWELRY
Ladys Bracelet or Brooch - Costume
1) Nicole Smith, Johnston
2) Melvin D. Shivvers, Des Moines
3) Rylee Wilz, Eddyville
Ladys Necklace - Costume
1) Diana Kilbride, Ankeny
2) Nancy Morrow, Indianola
3) Linda L. Shivvers, Des Moines
Hat Pin or Stick Pin
1) Nicole Smith, Johnston
2) Susan Laws, Des Moines
3) Barbara Eckoff, Cumming
Pocket Watch - Mens or Womens
1) Gary Norgard, Altoona
2) Joyce Jessen, Colfax
3) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Sandy Hoenig, Winterset
2) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston
3) Heidi Metz, Mitchellville
Sweepstakes
1) Diana Kilbride, Ankeny
LARGE ITEM COLLECTIONS
Homemaking
1) Connie D. Cooper, Adel
Industry & Crafts
1) Iowa Antique Bottleers, Colfax
Worthy Collection Not Listed
1) David Kalsem, Cambridge
2) Wayne Frost, Waterloo
METALS
Silver - Trophies
1) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston
Silver - Teapot or Coffee Pot
1) Jean Hanson, Pleasant Hill
2) Dawn Mennear, Des Moines
Silver - Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston
2) Camellia R Pohl, Davenport
3) Jean Hanson, Pleasant Hill
Brass/Copper - Tea Kettle
1) Tracy Forbes, Waukee
2) Tim Walk, Ankeny
3) Joe Hintzsche, Des Moines
Brass/Copper - Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Mark Anderson, Des Moines
2) Cindie Robinette, Des Moines
3) Stacie Dudden, Reinbeck
Other Materials - Advertising Tin
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
2) Merla Morse, Sigourney
3) Keith Miller, Mount Ayr
Other Materials - Advertising Sign
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
2) Curt Rush, Wiota
3) Mark And Renee Lane, Elkhart
Other Materials - Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Merla Morse, Sigourney
2) Gary Fischer, Altoona
3) Camellia R Pohl, Davenport
Sweepstakes
1) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston
PAPER
Tintype or Photo
1) Michael Huston, Wellman
2) Michael Davis, Carlisle
3) Linda Kendrick, West Des Moines
Photograph Album
1) Victoria Bustamante, Des Moines
2) Jon Anderson, Des Moines
3) Diane Plunkett, Le Grand
Framed Prints
1) Michael Huston, Wellman
2) Cody McCreedy, Atlantic
3) Gavin Tindle, Montezuma
Book
1) Cody McCreedy, Atlantic
2) Mel Pins, Des Moines
3) Linda Kendrick, West Des Moines
Book - Childrens
1) J.O. Parker, Montezuma
2) Alex Harter, Pella
3) Abigail Rawson, Cedar Rapids
Worth Item Not Listed
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
2) Judy Romer, Algona
3) Mel Pins, Des Moines
Sweepstakes
1) Michael Huston, Wellman
POTTERY
Van Briggle or Hull
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Keith Miller, Mount Ayr
3) Alex Harter, Pella
Weller or Roseville
1) Leisa Jobe, Colo
2) Keith Miller, Mount Ayr
3) Jon Anderson, Des Moines
Hall
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny
3) Ruth Ward, Ankeny
Fiesta
1) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny
Majolica
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Michael Huston, Wellman
2) Kay Gesaman, Norwalk
3) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
Sweepstakes
1) Leisa Jobe, Colo
PRIMITIVES
Coffee Grinder
1) Tracy Forbes, Waukee
2) Thom Davis, Johnston
3) Susan Laws, Des Moines
Kitchenware - Wooden
1) Barbara Eckoff, Cumming
2) Stacy Ratashak, Mitchellville
3) Mark Anderson, Des Moines
Kitchenware - Cast Iron
1) Barbara Eckoff, Cumming
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Sandy Hoenig, Winterset
Kitchenware - Granite
1) Leisa Jobe, Colo
2) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
3) Sandy Hoenig, Winterset
Stoneware - Iowa Made
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
Stoneware - Blue & White
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
2) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny
3) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
Stoneware
1) Kay Gesaman, Norwalk
2) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Tom Brooks, Des Moines
2) Mark And Renee Lane, Elkhart
3) Joyce Jessen, Colfax
Sweepstakes
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
SMALL GLASS ITEM COLLECTIONS
Perfume Bottles
1) Randy Koppes, Iowa City
2) Jean Deeds, West Des Moines
3) Connie D. Cooper, Adel
Paperweights
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
Open Salts
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Camellia R Pohl, Davenport
3) Stacy Ratashak, Mitchellville
Toothpick Holders
1) Stacy Ratashak, Mitchellville
2) Judie Haynes, Toledo
3) Sandy Hoenig, Winterset
Worthy Collection Not Listed
1) Joyce Jessen, Colfax
2) Susan Desmond, Urbandale
3) Michael Davis, Carlisle
Sweepstakes
1) Joyce Jessen, Colfax
SMALL ITEM COLLECTIONS
Native American Artifacts or Jewelry
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Camellia R Pohl, Davenport
Vehicle Hood Ornaments
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
US War Collectibles
1) Michael Huston, Wellman
2) Deb Hodnefield, Radcliffe
3) Susan Laws, Des Moines
Kitchen Utensils
1) Susan Desmond, Urbandale
2) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk
3) Stacy Ratashak, Mitchellville
Bells
1) Sandy Hoenig, Winterset
2) Jessie Woollums, Mount Ayr
Spoons - Souvenir/Sterling
1) Camellia R Pohl, Davenport
2) Joyce Jessen, Colfax
3) Judie Haynes, Toledo
Postcards
1) Leisa Jobe, Colo
2) Judy Romer, Algona
3) Gavin Tindle, Montezuma
Advertising Tins
1) Alex Harter, Pella
2) Tom Brooks, Des Moines
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Worthy Collection Not Listed
1) Michael Huston, Wellman
2) Merla Morse, Sigourney
3) Tom Brooks, Des Moines
Sweepstakes
1) Michael Huston, Wellman
SPECIAL
Iowa Souvenir
1) Randy Koppes, Iowa City
2) Merla Morse, Sigourney
3) Camellia R Pohl, Davenport
Iowa State Fair Souvenir
1) Judy Romer, Algona
2) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston
3) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
Dolls - Bisque or China
1) Alex Harter, Pella
2) Diana Kilbride, Ankeny
3) Rita Apel, Nevada
Cookie Jars
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
2) Keith Miller, Mount Ayr
3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
Small Holiday Decoration
1) Abigail Rawson, Cedar Rapids
2) Jackie Cizck, Toledo
3) Sandy Hoenig, Winterset
Milk Bottle
1) Mark Anderson, Des Moines
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Judy Romer, Algona
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Leisa Jobe, Colo
2) David Cole, Exline
3) J.O. Parker, Montezuma
Sweepstakes
1) Leisa Jobe, Colo
TOYS
Wind-Up Tin Toy
1) Brenda Gill, Altoona
2) Diane Plunkett, Le Grand
3) Alex Harter, Pella
Toy Car or Truck
1) Randy Koppes, Iowa City
2) David Kalsem, Cambridge
3) Larry Goetzman, Des Moines
Cast Iron Toy
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
2) Beverly Vesely, Toledo
3) Linda Kendrick, West Des Moines
Set of Doll Dishes
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Susan Desmond, Urbandale
3) Diana Kilbride, Ankeny
Teddy Bear
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
2) Jackie Cizck, Toledo
3) Lonis McCollum, Des Moines
Childs Household Item
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Abigail Rawson, Cedar Rapids
3) Dale Belieu, Des Moines
Cast Iron Bank
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
2) Brian Gibson, Winterset
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
2) J.O. Parker, Montezuma
3) Scott Wilty, Colfax
Sweepstakes
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines