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Codi Holdeman
I am Codi Holdeman, the daughter of Mike and Kristin Holdeman. I graduated from Pella Community High School and will be attending DMACC this fall to major in human services. I was involved in choir, show choir, and FFA at Pella Community. I am a member of the Lucky L’s 4-H club and President of the Jasper County 4-H County Council. I hope to represent Jasper County as the 2018 Fair Queen because I have been dedicated to this county fair for the past 18 years. I feel as though being the fair queen will give me an opportunity to give back to the Jasper County Fair for everything they have done for me. I also would love to be that role model for all of the children of Jasper County. Serving Jasper County as the 2018 Fair Queen would be an honor.
Megan Townley
Megan is a 17 year old and the daughter of Greg and Janet Townley of Prairie City. Megan is the secretary of the Prairie City Champions 4-H club and is a member of the Diamond Trail FFA. Her other community involvement includes Senior Bible Bowl Team, church youth choir, worship team and youth leadership team at Rising Sun Church of Christ. Megan is on the honor roll at Prairie City Monroe (PCM) High School and a member of the National Honor Society. In the fall, Megan runs cross country and last year, she and the team qualified for the state meet. She also enjoys playing soccer and is a team captain. Megan works at the Newton Animal Clinic and wants to get a degree in an agriculture field with possible follow on to veterinary school. Megan would like to be the 2018 Jasper County Fair Queen to inspire and encourage youth to be involved in 4-H and FFA.
Keely Birkenholtz
Hello everyone, my name is Keely Birkenholtz. My parents are Randy and Lissa Birkenholtz. I am a junior at Newton Sr. High School. Throughout my time in high school, I have participated in many activities — marching band, concert band, FFA, student council, SAAC Club, bowling, soccer and community band. I am a very active and energetic person who loves to get involved. Becoming the Jasper County Fair Queen would be an honor. Being able to meet new faces, make new friends and lived changing experiences would be an adventure. By being an active member in FFA I have learned how to be confident and lead by example.
Mariah Wolfe
Hello, my name is Mariah Wolfe and my parents are Lissa and Randy Birkenholtz and Ronald Wolfe. I am a senior at Newton Senior High School. Last year was my second year as a candidate for that of fair queen. Also, I have ran for our county’s poultry queen. Being a part of the fair is one of the greatest opportunities that I’ve experienced and also has been a great learning experience. I have been showing small animals, such as poultry and rabbits for four years. I also show equine and visual arts. I have shown for the Newton FFA and I am also a part of other activities/clubs. Those include band (marching and concert), art club, student council and our bowling team. Its would be an honor to be the 2018 Jasper County Fair Queen. I hope to inspire anyone who has a dream. if they want it, go for it and just try all they can. Try is all they can do. Just as I am doing. Seeing my sister try for this, that’s what inspired me to try for it too. So I wish every candidate luck and hope that we all become friends. After all, all you have to do ... is believe in yourself and TRY!
Elizabeth Horn
I’m Elizabeth Horn of Newton. I am the daughter of James and Neisha Horn. In high school, I was involved in cross country, basketball, Equine Experience, Canine Connections, FFA, 4-H, FCA and church activities. I will be a sophomore at DMACC in the fall. I am halfway through obtaining my agribusiness AAS degree and will be a returning basketball player for the Lady Bears. I would like the opportunity to be the Jasper County Fair Queen because I feel it would be an excellent way for me to give back to a community that has given me so many opportunities to grow as a person. The county fair stands for growth and improvement, character and hard work, commitment to success, family and togetherness, as well as building memories and having fun. I want to play a role in it all by being the fair’s ambassador.
6. Allison Wood
My name is Allison Wood. My Parents are Chad and Juile Wood. I attend PCM High School, where I am involved with FFA, NHS, choir, jazz choir, trap shooting, softball, volleyball, golf and theater. I would love to represent the great Jasper County because being born and raised here, I have made so many unbreakable bonds with people that I could think of no greater honor than to make bonds with even more people as fair queen.
7. Kenzie Johnson
My name is Kenzie Johnson, and I am the daughter of Bill and Jodi Johnson. I am a senior at PCM High School. Over the years, I have participated in volleyball, softball, the dance team, student government and three years of the Diamond Trail FFA. I am also an active member of the Prairie City Champions 4-H club who I represent at the county and state fair. While in high school, I have been on the honor roll and been inducted into the National Honor Society. I have also lettered in academics and was awarded the Heart of Iowa All-Activities Conference. As this is my last year showing at the fair, I want to represent Jasper County to encourage others to be involved and express my love for the fair as it something I look forward to every year.
8. Taylor Guy
My name is Taylor Guy. I’m the daughter of Matt and Summer Guy, of Newton. I will be a senior at Newton High School. I’m involved in marching band, concert band, pep band and jazz band. I’m a member of Jolly Workers 4-H Club, Newton FFA and Junior Brown Swiss Association. I would like to be the 2018 Jasper County Fair Queen to have the experience in being a leader and role model. I want to strive to encourage young children and families to participate in 4-H, FFA and The Jasper County Fair. I hope to have a lot of fun and get to make many new friends and memories to last a lifetime.
9. Camilla Schlosser
Camilla Schlosser, 17, the daughter of Greg and Mollie Schlosser of Colfax, attends Colfax-Mingo High School and will be a Senior this fall. Camilla takes part in numerous activities, such as swim team, basketball, soccer, golf, National Honors Society, chorus, student council, FFA, 4-H and Jasper 4-H County Council. Camilla would be honored to be 2018 Jasper County Fair Royalty because the Jasper County Fair has such a special place in her heart. Camilla loves everything about the fair, the friendships, the livestock and the snocones. Camilla would be proud to be Jasper County Fair Queen because the fair has impacted her life so much and she would love to give back.
10. Morgan Schmidt
Morgan Schmidt, daughter of Nathan and Deb Schmidt, a junior at Southeast Polk High School. I play volleyball and am an officer in both my 4-H club and FFA chapter. I am a member of Pony Express Riders of Iowa, committee member of ITREC and a member of Jasper County Equine experience. I show horses, chickens, goats, rabbits and photography at the Jasper County Fair. I want to represent Jasper County as fair queen because I strive to become someone that others can look up to, someone who truly loves the community and someone who is personable and hardworking. I would love to have the opportunity to make a bigger difference in not only Jasper County but also anywhere else I may go.
11. Logan Chandler
Logan Chandler, 18, is the daughter of Jerry Chandler and Natalie Chandler of Newton. She recently graduated from Newton Senior High School. She has been a very active member of the Newton FFA Chapter for four years and previously served as the chapter treasurer. She has also been involved in band and student council. Logan has exhibited ag mechanics, photography and poultry at the county and state levels. She has been active in community service events such as, ringing bells for the Salvation Army, participating in Red Pride Service Day and collecting donations for the local animal rescue league. Logan will attend Kirkwood Community College to obtain her Associates of Science and later transfer to Iowa State University to major in veterinary medicine. Logan wants to represent Jasper County as the fair queen, because she would like to put her leadership skills to the test, meet new people and be a positive role models for younger generations.