Heritage Exhibits

Heartfelt History Showcased with Heritage Exhibits at the Iowa State Fair

History came to life when Iowans came to compete in the Heritage Exhibits contest. Items were judged prior to the start of the 2023 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.

Complete results below:

ANIMAL RELATED

Bridle Rosettes

1) Juli Verschuure, Oskaloosa

2) Connie D. Cooper, Adel

Sleigh Bells

1) Juli Verschuure, Oskaloosa

2) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny

3) Judy Romer, Algona

Hunting or Fishing

1) Clint Werner, Chelsea

2) Edy Werner, Chelsea

3) Loni McCollum, Des Moines

Worthy Item Not Listed

1) Jim Shirbroun, Ames

2) Mark And Renee Lane, Elkhart

3) Clint Werner, Chelsea

Sweepstakes

1) Jim Shirbroun, Ames

CHINA

Plate - Animals or Birds

1) Kyle Doerring, Newton

2) Steve Hannam, Waukee

3) D.C. Diesel, Bloomfield

Plate - Flowers or Fruit

1) David Danilson, Pleasant Hill

2) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk

3) Connie D. Cooper, Adel

Cracker or Biscuit Jar

1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

Nippon

1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

China Place Setting

1) Clint Werner, Chelsea

2) Jane Fitzgerald, Pleasant Hill

3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

Cup & Saucer

1) Clint Werner, Chelsea

2) Camellia R Pohl, Davenport

3) Jamila Hulbert Kepple, Alden

Vase

1) Brian Blackford, Johnston

2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

3) John Zickefoose, West Des Moines

Shaving Mug or Mustache Cup

1) Jon Nutting, Milo

2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

3) Wanda Holm, Story City

Decorative Bowl

1) Janet Schuessler, Huxley

2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

3) Sheryl McMurray, Toledo

Wash Bowl & Pitcher

1) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield

2) Stacy Ratashak, Mitchellville

Teapot

1) Joyce Jessen, Colfax

2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

3) Jamila Hulbert Kepple, Alden

Flow Blue

1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

2) Judy Romer, Algona

3) Melvin D. Shivvers, Des Moines

Worthy Item Not Listed

1) Gary Fischer, Altoona

2) Jean Deeds, West Des Moines

3) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

Sweepstakes

1) Jon Nutting, Milo

CLEAR GLASS

Water Pitcher - Pressed

1) Jane Fitzgerald, Pleasant Hill

2) Renee Chapman, Grimes

3) Edy Werner, Chelsea

Covered Bowl or Jar

1) J.O. Parker, Montezuma

2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

3) John Zickefoose, West Des Moines

Cake Plate on Standard

1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant

2) Andrew Eckroth, Riverside

3) Debra Hodnefield, Radcliffe

Water Pitcher - Cut

1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

2) Edy Werner, Chelsea

3) Clint Werner, Chelsea

Compote with Lid

1) Andrew Eckroth, Riverside

2) Chris Page, Des Moines

3) Scott Usher, West Des Moines

Berry Set

1) Andrew Eckroth, Riverside

2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

3) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk

Vase

1) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines

2) Scott Usher, West Des Moines

3) Barbara Eckoff, Cumming

Knife Rest

1) Jean Jennings, Prairie City

2) Jon Nutting, Milo

3) Stacy Ratashak, Mitchellville

Worthy Item Not Listed

1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

3) Andrew Eckroth, Riverside

Sweepstakes

1) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines

COLORED OR OPAQUE GLASS

Depression - Depression Era & Elegant

1) Ryan Casson, Des Moines

2) Kay Gesaman, Norwalk

3) Jane Fitzgerald, Pleasant Hill

Depression Place Setting

1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant

2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

3) Ryan Casson, Des Moines

Carnival

1) Leisa Jobe, Panora

2) Merla Morse, Sigourney

3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant

Souvenir Glass

1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

2) Leisa Jobe, Panora

3) Jean Jennings, Prairie City

Cranberry

1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

2) Tracy Forbes, Waukee

3) Janine Jensen, Grimes

Slag or Milk Glass

1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

2) Scott Usher, West Des Moines

3) David Cronk, Perry

Worthy Item Not Listed

1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

2) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines

3) Kay Gesaman, Norwalk

Sweepstakes

1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

DRY GOODS

Ladys Dress

1) Tracy Forbes, Waukee

2) Lois Aldridge, Kellogg

3) Connie D. Cooper, Adel

Ladys Fan, Parasol or Button Shoes

1) Jane Fitzgerald, Pleasant Hill

2) Jean Deeds, West Des Moines

Hand Bag

1) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines

2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

3) Wanda Holm, Story City

Compact or Cigarette Case

1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

2) Joyce E Jessen, Colfax

3) Leisa Jobe, Panora

Tablecloth, Lace

1) Chris Page, Des Moines

Cane or Walking Stick

1) Scott Usher, West Des Moines

2) Beverly Vesely, Toledo

Ladys or Mans Hat

1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant

2) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield

3) Lois Aldridge, Kellogg

Quilt

1) Juli Verschuure, Oskaloosa

2) Barbara Eckoff, Cumming

3) Virginia Berger, Adel

Worthy Item Not Listed

1) David Danilson, Pleasant Hill

2) Caedyn Huston, Wellman

3) Donna Hallstrom, Indianola

Sweepstakes

1) Juli Verschuure, Oskaloosa

FURNISHINGS

Child Rocker

1) Barbara Eckoff, Cumming

2) Jim Shirbroun, Ames

3) Jane Fitzgerald, Pleasant Hill

Kitchen or Mantel Clock

1) Tom Brooks, Des Moines

2) Jane Fitzgerald, Pleasant Hill

3) Loni McCollum, Des Moines

Lamp - Kerosene

1) Ginny Mitchell, Des Moines

2) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines

3) Renee Chapman, Grimes

Worthy Item Not Listed

1) Linda L. Shivvers, Des Moines

2) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines

3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

Sweepstakes

1) Linda L. Shivvers, Des Moines

JEWELRY

Bracelet or Brooch - Costume

1) Jeanne Miksich, West Des Moines

2) Lillie Norgard, Altoona

3) Janet Schuessler, Huxley

Necklace - Costume

1) John Zickefoose, West Des Moines

2) Pauline Bauer, Des Moines

3) Diana L. Whistler, Des Moines

Bracelet or Brooch - Designer Signed

1) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield

2) David Cronk, Perry

3) Susan Laws, Des Moines

Necklace or Earrings - Designer Signed

1) David Cronk, Perry

2) Alex Harter, Pella

3) Joyce E Jessen, Colfax

Hat Pin or Stick Pin

1) Victoria Bustamante, Des Moines

2) Nicole Smith, Johnston

3) Kristy Hoodjer, Runnells

Pocket Watch - Mens or Womens

1) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston

2) Melvin D. Shivvers, Des Moines

3) Gary Norgard, Altoona

Worthy Item Not Listed

1) Susan Laws, Des Moines

2) Jessie Norgard, Altoona

3) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston

Sweepstakes

1) Jeanne Miksich, West Des Moines

LARGE ITEM COLLECTIONS

Homemaking

1) Iowa Questers, Adel

2) Cala Mcgregor, Nashua

3) Virginia Berger, Adel

Grandmothers Attic

1) Abigail Rawson, Cedar Rapids

2) Jeanne Miksich, West Des Moines

3) Donna Hallstrom, Indianola

Industry & Crafts

1) Roger Elliott, Libertyville

2) David Kalsem, Cambridge

3) Shannette Williams, Hartford

Worthy Collection Not Listed

1) Jim Shirbroun, Ames

2) Alexandra Flynn, Pleasant Hill

3) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines

METALS

Silver - Trophies

1) Juli Verschuure, Oskaloosa

2) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston

Silver - Teapot or Coffee Pot

1) Dawn Mennear, Des Moines

2) Ruth Ward, Ankeny

3) Amy McGriff, New Sharon

Silver - Worthy Item Not Listed

1) Scott Usher, West Des Moines

2) Camellia R Pohl, Davenport

3) Jon Nutting, Milo

Brass/Copper - Tea Kettle

1) Tim Walk, Ankeny

2) Tracy Forbes, Waukee

Brass/Copper - Worthy Item Not Listed

1) Barbara Bare, Des Moines

2) Cindie Robinette, Des Moines

3) Mark Anderson, Des Moines

Other Materials - Advertising Tin

1) Merla Morse, Sigourney

2) Mark And Renee Lane, Elkhart

3) Alex Harter, Pella

Other Materials - Advertising Sign

1) Michael Huston, Wellman

2) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield

3) Juli Verschuure, Oskaloosa

Other Materials - Worthy Item Not Listed

1) David Anderson, West Des Moines

2) Alex Harter, Pella

3) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield

Sweepstakes

1) Scott Usher, West Des Moines

PAPER

Tintype or Photo

1) Michael Huston, Wellman

2) David Cronk, Perry

3) Jim Shirbroun, Ames

Photograph Album

1) Sheryl McMurray, Toledo

2) Linda Pitt, Bondurant

Framed Prints

1) Michael Huston, Wellman

2) Larry Goetzman, Des Moines

3) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston

Book

1) Cody McCreedy, Atlantic

2) Cala Mcgregor, Nashua

3) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny

Book - Childrens

1) Heidi Metz, Mitchellville

2) Abigail Rawson, Cedar Rapids

3) Mark And Renee Lane, Elkhart

Worth Item Not Listed

1) Caedyn Huston, Wellman

2) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield

3) Judy Romer, Algona

Sweepstakes

1) Michael Huston, Wellman

POTTERY

Van Briggle or Hull

1) Scott Usher, West Des Moines

2) D.C. Diesel, Bloomfield

3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

Weller or Roseville

1) Scott Usher, West Des Moines

2) Keith Miller, Mount Ayr

3) Jean Jennings, Prairie City

Hall

1) Keith Miller, Mount Ayr

2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

3) Susan Laws, Des Moines

Fiesta

1) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny

2) Scott Usher, West Des Moines

3) Jon Nutting, Milo

Majolica

1) Kristy Hoodjer, Runnells

2) Linda Pitt, Bondurant

Worthy Item Not Listed

1) David Cronk, Perry

2) Scott Usher, West Des Moines

3) Jim Shirbroun, Ames

Sweepstakes

1) Scott Usher, West Des Moines

PRIMITIVES

Coffee Grinder

1) Melvin D. Shivvers, Des Moines

2) David Cronk, Perry

3) Jackie Cizek, Toledo

Kitchenware - Wooden

1) Barbara Eckoff, Cumming

2) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines

3) Jean Jennings, Prairie City

Kitchenware - Cast Iron

1) Barbara Eckoff, Cumming

2) Cala Mcgregor, Nashua

3) Loni McCollum, Des Moines

Kitchenware - Granite

1) Leisa Jobe, Panora

2) Juli Verschuure, Oskaloosa

3) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines

Stoneware - Iowa Made

1) Juli Verschuure, Oskaloosa

2) Caedyn Huston, Wellman

3) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines

Stoneware - Blue & White

1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines

2) Steve Hannam, Waukee

3) Juli Verschuure, Oskaloosa

Stoneware

1) David Cronk, Perry

2) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines

3) Rick Armstrong, Winterset

Worthy Item Not Listed

1) Leisa Jobe, Panora

2) Michael Huston, Wellman

3) Stacie Dudden, Reinbeck

Sweepstakes

1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines

SMALL GLASS ITEM COLLECTIONS

Perfume Bottles

1) Judie Haynes, Toledo

2) Abigail Rawson, Cedar Rapids

3) Jennifer Archer, Des Moines

Open Salts

1) Camellia R Pohl, Davenport

2) Renee Chapman, Grimes

3) Clint Werner, Chelsea

Toothpick Holders

1) Jennifer Archer, Des Moines

2) Pauline Bauer, Des Moines

Worthy Collection Not Listed

1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

2) Jon Nutting, Milo

3) Larry Goetzman, Des Moines

Sweepstakes

1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

SMALL ITEM COLLECTIONS

Native American Artifacts or Jewelry

1) Brian Blackford, Johnston

US War Collectibles

1) Michael Huston, Wellman

2) Rylee Wilz, Eddyville

3) Randy Koppes, Iowa City

Paper Items

1) Cody McCreedy, Atlantic

2) Michael Huston, Wellman

3) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston

Metal Items

1) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston

2) Judy Romer, Algona

3) Tom Brooks, Des Moines

Spoons - Souvenir/Sterling

1) Camellia R Pohl, Davenport

2) Heidi Metz, Mitchellville

Postcards

1) Cody McCreedy, Atlantic

2) Judy Romer, Algona

3) Jon Nutting, Milo

Advertising Tins

1) Tom Brooks, Des Moines

2) Pauline Bauer, Des Moines

3) Susan Desmond, Urbandale

Fabric Items

1) Michael Huston, Wellman

2) Caedyn Huston, Wellman

3) Pauline Bauer, Des Moines

Worthy Collection Not Listed

1) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston

2) Leisa Jobe, Panora

3) Merla Morse, Sigourney

Sweepstakes

1) Cody McCreedy, Atlantic

SPECIAL

Iowa Souvenir

1) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston

2) David Cronk, Perry

3) Cody McCreedy, Atlantic

Iowa State Fair Souvenir

1) Chris Schuling, Bondurant

2) Mark And Renee Lane, Elkhart

3) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield

Dolls - Bisque or China

1) Wanda Holm, Story City

2) Susan Laws, Des Moines

3) Pauline Bauer, Des Moines

Cookie Jars

1) Keith Miller, Mount Ayr

2) Scott Usher, West Des Moines

3) David Cronk, Perry

Small Holiday Decoration

1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant

2) Susan Desmond, Urbandale

3) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield

Milk Bottle

1) Chris Schuling, Bondurant

2) Cindie Robinette, Des Moines

3) Mark Anderson, Des Moines

Worthy Item Not Listed

1) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield

2) Caedyn Huston, Wellman

3) Cody McCreedy, Atlantic

Sweepstakes

1) Keith Miller, Mount Ayr

TOYS

Wind-Up Tin Toy

1) Susan Laws, Des Moines

2) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston

3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant

Toy Car or Truck

1) David Kalsem, Cambridge

2) Larry Goetzman, Des Moines

3) Cindie Robinette, Des Moines

Cast Iron Toy

1) Jon Nutting, Milo

2) Juli Verschuure, Oskaloosa

3) Larry Goetzman, Des Moines

Set of Doll Dishes

1) Jamila Hulbert Kepple, Alden

2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

3) Alex Harter, Pella

Teddy Bear

1) Juli Verschuure, Oskaloosa

2) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines

3) Bonnie Palmer, Pleasant Hill

Childs Household Item

1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant

2) Jackie Cizek, Toledo

3) Chris Page, Des Moines

Cast Iron Bank

1) Scott Usher, West Des Moines

2) Linda Pitt, Bondurant

3) Juli Verschuure, Oskaloosa

Worthy Item Not Listed

1) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield

2) D.C. Diesel, Bloomfield

3) Larry Goetzman, Des Moines

Sweepstakes

1) Susan Laws, Des Moines