The 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen will be crowned Saturday (08.15) night in Des Moines.
Area county fair queens vying for the top tiara and sash include, Brenna Throndson of Chickasaw County, Madison Vance of Floyd County, Colby Wix of Butler County, Mally Linkenmeyer of Howard County and Lydia Koch of Mitchell County. Contestants also include Carli Lyon of Franklin County, Maggie Jones of Fayette County, Addison Carlson of Bremer County, Jadrienne Langreck of Winneshiek County, and Layla Scarlett of Worth County.
Judging is based on personality, attitude, leadership, citizenship, contribution to community, overall appearance, charm and poise…