The 2026 Iowa State Fair is in the books. Two residents from Riverside earned placements for their heritage and fabric and threads work.
Alice Grimm participated in a handful of fabric and threads categories in the area of crochet. She took home top honors in “Fillet Crochet – Perimeter Under 100 Inches,” was runner-up in “Tablecloth – Over 54 Inches in Diameter” and “Luncheon Cloth – 30 to 54 Inches in Diameter,” and third in “Doily – 2 or More Colors.” Grimm also entered in four other crochet area categories.
Andrew Eckroth competed in six Clear Glass categories. He was runner-up in “Clear Glass – Pressed Water Pitcher,” “Clear Glass – Covered Bowl or Jar,” “Clear Glass – Compote with Lid,” and “Clear Glass – Worthy Item Not Listed.” Eckroth finished fourth in “Clear Glass – Cake Plate on Standard” and “Clear Glass – Berry Set.”…