Poweshiek County Tall Corn Contest slated for July 15

By J.O. Parker
 
      Let’s hope your corn is “Knee high by the Fourth of July,” if you want a chance to win the Poweshiek County Tall Corn Contest.
     Slated for Saturday, July 15 at the Poweshiek County Fair, the contest is open to all ages with three categories of prizes.
Rules are as follows:
        • One entry per division
        •Tallest corn stalk with tassel
        • Must be grown in Poweshiek County
        • Stalk must be dug up with roots showing
        • Register before 2 p.m. with stalks in place. Results will be announced at 3 p.m.
Prize divisions are as follows:
Kids division up to 17
            1st place – Pagliai’s Pizza certificate - $25
            2nd place – Dari Barn certificate - $15
            3rd place – Dari Barn certificate - $10
Age division – 18 to 40 – Ethanol credit cards
            1st place - $100
            2nd place - $75
            3rd place - $50
Age division – 41 and Up – Ethanol credit cards
            1st place - $100
            2nd place - $75
            3rd place - $50
            All participants will receive an Iowa Corn bucket.
       The contest is sponsored by the Poweshiek County Iowa Corn Growers Association. For more information, contact Jessie Lacaeyse at 641-325-0011 (cell) or jessielacaeyse @yahoo.com.