Northeast Iowa Pie Championships Pie Judging Contest winners

The 2017 Northeast Iowa Pie Championships, held January 29 to raise funds for the Midwest Veterans of America, has released its list of top placewinners in the Pie Judging Contest held as part of the event. A total of 41 pies were entered into the Pie Judging Contest. This year's top-three placewinners each received a ribbon and are listed below:

Raisin Pies: First place - Jennifer Dettbarn, Hazleton; Second place - Jennifer Dettbarn, Hazleton; Third place - Sue Severson, Waukon.
Custard Pies: First place - Kayla Bjerke, Waukon; Second place - Angie Frieden, Waukon.
Meringue: First place - Jennifer Dettbarn, Hazleton; Second place - Jennifer Dettbarn, Hazleton; Third place - Linda Adam, Waukon.
Fruit Pies: First place - Kathy Oswald, Wauzeka, WI; Second place - Lady Luck Casino, Marquette; Third place - Bob Hager, Waukon.
Nut Pies: First place - Marlene Klocke, Waukon; Second place - Jennifer Dettbarn, Hazleton; Third place - Lady Luck Casino, Marquette.
Pumpkin Pies: First place - Nicole Dennler, Elkader; Second place - Bob Hager, Waukon; Third place - Ruth Jones, Harpers Ferry.
Meat Pies: First place - Nicole Dennler, Elkader; Second place - Suzanne Monroe, Postville; Third place - Jerry Halverson, Waukon.
Cheesecake: First place - Eunice Kolsrud, Waterville; Second place - Linda Heckman, Waukon; Third place - Linda Heckman, Waukon.