2022 Poweshiek County Tall Corn Contest held July 16

​      John Stoakes, left, with the Iowa Corn Growers Association, measures a stock of corn at the Poweshiek County Fair during the Tall Corn Contest on Saturday, July 16. He is aided by Cole Olson, middle, and Gavin Tindle, right. The Poweshiek County Extension hosts the event.

​      The Poweshiek County Extension hosted a Tall Corn Contest on Saturday, July 16 at the Poweshiek County Fair. Following are the results:
Kid Division 0-17
1 - Ella Lowry - 10’
2 - Brayson Latcham - 9’ 7 1/8” 
3 - Elsie and Egan Bayer - 9’ 7”
4 - James Boelen - 9’ 5”
5 - Brooks Brand - 9’ 4”
6 - Leyton Lacaeyse - 9’ 1 ½”
7 - Madison Cheney - 9’ ¼”
8 - Abby Cheney - 8’ 9 ¾”
Adult Division 18-40
1 - Joris Boelen - 9’ 8”
2 - Kyle Latcham - 9’ 5”
3 - Joel Lacaeyse - 9’ 2”
4 - Ryan Cheney - 9’ 1 ½”
5 - Amanda Armstrong - 9’ ¼”
6 - Alex Cheney - 8’ 10 ¾”
7 - Adam Cheney - 8” 10 ¼”
8 – TIE - Ashley Dekonig - 8’ 10”
8 – TIE - Cory Brand - 8’ 10”
9 - Cole Olson - 8’ 8 ¼”
Adult Division 41 and up
1 - Brian Lowry - 10’ 1”
2 - Lucas Bayer - 9’ 6 ½”
3 - Roger VanErsvelde - 8’ 10 ¾”
4 - Joe Armstrong - 8’ 8”
5 - Michelle Cheney - 8’ 7 ½”