Heritage

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