(February 1, 2022) – “Iowans entered 601 photos in the Keep Iowa Beautiful annual photo contest,” said Kevin Techau, Keep Iowa Beautiful Executive Director. “There were five categories to enter your favorite photo reflecting what makes you proud to be an Iowan and capturing the beauty and spirit of Iowa.”
The 1st place winners were recently judged for the Robert D. Ray Best of Show winners. “Photography was one of my Dad’s favorite pastimes,” said Randi Ray. “When he was governor he was so proud of Iowans and their efforts to make Iowa a great place to live. Congratulations to this year’s Robert D. Ray Best of Show Award winners,” she added.
The Robert D. Ray Best of Show winners:
1st Place and awarded $500 was Sharon Scarff of Wayland. Photo “Snake Alley in Bloom.”
2nd Place and awarded $250 was Wilford Yoder of Iowa City. Photo “Cutting & Stacking Oat Bundles.”
3rd Place and awarded $100 was William Beardsley of Estherville. Photo “Take Off.”