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Belle Werner Crowned 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen | Des Moines News
Belle Werner, representing Tama County, was crowned 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen in a dramatic, rain-soaked ceremony on August 15th — just as the first drops fell. With 103 county queens in attendance and a tight schedule due to storms, Belle, dressed in light blue, accepted her crown and sash before even delivering a speech. The selection process is rigorous, evaluating candidates on personality, leadership, citizenship, and poise — all after being crowned at their local fairs. Though Belle missed her moment to speak, other honors were awarded: Jillian Dammann (Page County) took first…
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