13 days to go….2011 Linn County Fair Queen Candidates

I am excited that fair is just around the corner. With that comes a long standing tradition of the Fair Queen. The Linn County Fair Association is proud to announce the 2011 Linn County Fair Queen candidates:

Abigail Chihak is the daughter of Roger and Candace Chihak from Lisbon.  She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School this past spring.  Abigail will be attending Briar Cliff University in fall and double major in pre-med and social work.

Elizabeth Comried of Alburnett is the daughter of Rod and Annette Comried.  She will be a senior at Alburnett High School.  Her future plans are to attend Kirkwood Community College and then transfer to University of Iowa were she plans to study medicine and eventually become a pediatrician.

Taylor Etzel is the daughter of Deb Etzel and Mike Etzel of Alburnett.  She will be a junior at Alburnett High School.  Her future plans are to attend Iowa State University and major in Ag Business.

Erin Pisarik is the daughter of Steve and Susan Pisarik, Mt. Vernon, and will be a senior at Mt. Vernon High School.  Her future plans are to attend a four year college and major in a nursing program.

Taylor Zumbach is the daughter of Louie and Deb Zumbach of Coggon.  She will be a senior at North Linn High School.  Her future plans are to attend a four year college and major in nursing.

The reigning 2010 Linn County Fair Queen, Kim Jordan and Princess, Morgan Lefebure will be handing off their titles at The 2011 Linn County Fair. (left to right) Princess Morgan Lefebure & Queen Kim Jordan

  Kim is the daughter of Jeff and Marcia Jordan, Marion.  Kim is a junior at Iowa State University majoring in Agriculture Communications.

Morgan is the daughter of Dale and Kris Lefebure of Fairfax.  Morgan will be a senior this fall at Prairie High School and plans to attend Kirkwood Community College to become a vet technician.

The judging for the contest was held on June 22^nd at Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church.  The coronation will be Wednesday July 6^th at 6 p.m. in the grandstand as part of the opening program; general public is welcomed and encouraged to attend. For more Red Hot details on the fair, go to www.thelinncountyfair.com

Linn County Fair Queen….

Contestants of this year’s Linn County Fair Queen Contest:

Abigail Chihak, 17 of Lisbon, is the daughter of Candace and Roger Chihak.  Abigail will be a senior this fall at Mt. Vernon.  Her future plans are to attend a 4 year Catholic college and double major in premed and social work.
Kimberly Jordan, from Marion is the 19 year old daughter of Jeff and Marcia Jordan.  Kimberly will be a sophomore at Iowa State University this fall.  She is majoring in Agricultural Communications.
Morgan Lefebure from Fairfax is the 16 year old daughter of Dale and Kris Lefebure.  Morgan attends Prairie High School and will be a junior this fall.  Her future plans are to attend Cornell and become a paralegal.
Kansas Thorp, 16 from Marion is the daughter of Jim Thorp and Lisa Kenyon.  Kansas will be a senior at Linn-Mar this fall.  Her future plans are to major in business management.
Brandy Zumbach, 18 from Coggon, is the daughter of Louie and Deb Zumbach.  Brandy graduated this spring from North Linn High School.  This fall she will be attending Buena Vista University majoring in communication and graphic design.

Taylor Zumbach from Coggon is the 16 year old daughter of Louie and Deb Zumbach.  Taylor will be a junior at North Linn.  Her future plans are to attend a four year college.

2010 Fair Queen: Kimberly Jordan

2010 Fair Princess: Morgan LeFebure

Citizenship award: Brandy Zumbach

Photos provided by  GG Photography out of Marion: http://www.ggphoto.org/