The Iowa State Fair is over, but more area residents took home awards over the weekend. Kiley Elder of Pella won championship award in the swine competition. Pella resident Addy Van Vliet took first in the red angus contest, and Kennedy Core of Pleasantville won out in the hereford competition. Pella’s Mackenzie Becker won another award after taking several first place finishes earlier in the week, she took second for her ability to cook spam in the kids category. Luke and Anrda Wilson of Prairie City showed their farming skills in the Adult Farmer’s Challenge, taking the overall first place finish. Congratulations to all of our area state fair winners for their great showings during an exciting week.