The 2023 Queen is Briana Steele is the 17-year-old daughter of Carrie and Jason Steele. In school, Briana belongs to the National Honor Society as the vice president and FFA in which she services as the president. She is also a student council member, elementary mentor, and participated in basketball and volleyball. Briana belongs to her church youth group and enjoys volunteering for carry on
bags, McElhinny House garage sale, PTO activities, day camps as well as package meals for the heartland, is a Salvation Army bell ringer, volunteered for the Delaware County 4-H food stand and camera corps. She has earned academic achievement awards, FFA Star Greenhand and Star Chapter Farmer Award, outstanding 4-H member and community service award. She has been an usher at the Iowa State Fair. Briana plans to attend Iowa State University to major in elementary education and minor in agronomy. She enjoys hunting, fishing, farming, cooking and helping anyone who needs it.
The 2023 Little Miss is Anna Carlson. Anna is the daughter of John and Melanie Carlson. She is 7 years old. In addition to being crowned the 2023 Little Miss, she was awarded the FarmHer Award for her passion and extensive knowledge about each of her animals and all of the plants grown in her garden. Anna is a member of the Lockridge Clover Kids. Anna is very creative and loves art!