Mitchell County’s Fox crowned State Fair Queen

DES MOINES - Mary Ann Fox, age 18, the daughter of Karl Fox and Kari McClure, of Mitchell County was crowned the 2022 Iowa State Fair Queen by Tennie Carlson, president of the Fair Board, and McKenna Henrich, the 2021 Fair Queen. 

This year's ceremony took place on Saturday evening, Aug. 13, at the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor iHeart Radio.

Fox was chosen out of the 102 contestants who participated in this year's competition. All had been crowned queen of their respective county fairs prior to the State Fair. 

Joey Vobr of Cresco was Howard County’s queen.

Annabelle Newton of Benton County, was named first runner-up. Second runner-up was Reagan Schneiter of Jones County; and Megan Swan of Davis County was named third runner-up. 

Halle Evans, of Union County, was given the Outstanding Leadership Award. Addie Burkett of Madison County, was given the Personality Plus Award. Bridgett Murphy of Taylor County received the Queen Alumni Award in honor of Julie Wolterman. 

Queen Mary Ann, who will reign for the next year, receives a $5,000 scholarship from the Branstad-Reynolds Trust along with a $3,000 scholarship from the Iowa State Fair in addition to her crown, sash and trophy, along with other prizes. 

Judging is based on personality, attitude, awareness, leadership, citizenship, contri- bution to community, overall appearance, charm and poise.