Cass County ISU Extension & Outreach Director Kate Olson, Thursday evening, released the results of the 2020 Cass County Fair Static Exhibit. Following judging of over 200 static exhibit entries on Wednesday July 22, Twenty-two entries from Cass County 4-H members were selected to advance to the “4-H Show Iowa” judging being held in lieu of a state fair in 2020.

Exhibitors Representing Cass County Include:

• Makayla Atkinson; Grade: 8th; Club: Pymosa; Project: Photography; Description: Colt
• Bryan York; Grade: 10th; Club: Bear Grove Blazers; Project: Photography; Description: Balloon Man Blowing Bubbles
• Callee Pellett; Grade: 8th Club: Pymosa; Project: Photography; Description: 4020 Tractor and Sunset
• Paige Jensen; Grade: 10th; Club: Grant Guys & Gals; Project: Photography; Description: Imperfect Beauty- Sunflower Field
• Kacey Danker; Grade: 12th; Club: Griswold Clubsters; Project: Photography; Description: “Papa Hug”
• Paige Jensen; Grade: 10; Club: Grant Guys & Gals; Project: Photography Banner; Description: Senior Basketball Banner Project
• Taylor McCreedy; Grade: 11th; Club: Cass County Cowpokes; Project: Welding; Description: Cowboy with Branding Iron
• Taylor McCreedy; Grade: 11th; Club: Cass County Cowpokes; Project: Veterinary Medicine; Description: Laminitis Binder
• Josie Millikan; Grade: 6th; Club: Griswold Clubsters; Project: Personal Development; Description: Toiletry Donations to Shelters
• Emily Plagman; Grade: 11th; Club: Benton Franklin; Project: Citizenship; Description: Face Masks
• Ada Hansen; Grade: 5th; Club: Grant Guys & Gals; Project: Self Determined; Description: Hansen Herald Quarantine Newsletter Binder
• Kasey Danker; Grade: 12th; Club: Griswold Clubsters; Project: Home Improvement; Description: Old Porch beam décor
• Leah Ohms; Grade: 5th; Club: Grant Guys & Gals; Project: Food & Nutrition; Description: Dilly Bread
• Paige Jensen; Grade: 10th; Club: Grant Guys & Gals; Project: Food & Nutrition; Description: Heavenly Angel Food Cake
• Carter Pellett; Grade: 9th; Club: Pymosa; Project: Woodworking; Description: Naval-American Wooden Flag
• Bryan York; Grade: 10th; Club: Bear Grove Blazers; Project: Home Improvement; Description: Caned Chair; Special Note: This entry was also given an special historic restoration award by the Nishna Valley Questers.
• Bryan York; Grade: 10th; Club: Bear Grove Blazers; Project: Sewing and Needle Arts; Description: T-Shirt Quilt
• Claire Schroder; Grade: 6th; Club: Grove H.O.T.; Project: Sewing & Needle; Description: Blue & Purple Quilt
• Emily Plagman; Grade: 11th; Club: Benton Franklin; Project: Sewing; Description: Sewn Outfit- Top and Pants
• Ada Hansen; Grade: 5th; Club: Grant Guys & Gals; Project: Clothing & Fashion; Description: Purchased Summer Dress
• Bryan York; Grade: 10th; Club: Bear Grove Blazers; Project: Visual Arts; Description: Woven Basket
• Paige Jensen; Grade: 10th; Club: Grant Guys & Gals; Project: Self Determined; Description: Inspirational Essay

4-H Show Iowa is a virtual judging event where entries will be judged based on photos and project writeups. Photos of all state fair exhibits can be found on the Cass County Extension Web Page, in the County Fair Results. Please visit www.extension.iastate.edu/cass and click on the “Fair Results” logo on the front page to view.

All exhibits advancing to state will receive a plaque thanks to local sponsors including: KJAN AM 1220/FM 101.1; A Plus Designs; Atlantic BPW; Bonnesen’s; Cass County Conservation Board; Armour Insurance; Hockenberry Family Care; DeBord Farms; McAtee Tire; Meyer & Gross Real Estate; Curt & Michelle Behrends; Nishna Valley Shriners; Blaine Service; Kurt Roberts; Schildberg Construction; Smith Heating & Plumbing, Inc.,; Steve and Laura Olsen; Titan Machinery; Jessie and Ryan Evans Family; United Group Insurance; Cumberland Telephone Co.; Washington GEM; Cass County Farm Bureau; Clint and Laura Freund and memorial plaques In Memory of Norma Jean Sothman and In Memory of Ray Zellmer by Rosemary Zellmer.

Congratulations to all of our Cass County Fair State Awardees!