DES MOINES, Iowa – Hannah Hagen, an 18-year-old from Waterville, was crowned the 73rd Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Wednesday, August 12. Hannah, daughter of Erik and Lisa Hagen, will spend the year serving as a goodwill ambassador for Iowa’s dairy farmers. Throughout her year-long reign, she will make public appearances to connect with consumers and help them understand the dedication of dairy farm families to their cows, their land and the milk they produce.
Hannah represented Allamakee County in the contest. She will be a freshman at Iowa State University this fall where she will study animal science.
Mae Wedemeier, 18, of Maynard, was named Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate. Mae, the daughter of Scott and Catherine Wedemeier, will share duties with the princess. She represented the Iowa Jersey Cattle Club and will be a freshman at Iowa State University where she will major in agriculture communications with a minor in leadership studies. Mae was also recognized for her performance in the public speaking portion of the contest.
Hanna Vagts, 18, of West Union, was voted Miss Congeniality by her peers. She is the daughter of Derrick and Sara Vagts and represented Winneshiek County.
Six candidates competed for the Iowa Dairy Princess title, with the judging held August 11 and 12 in Ankeny. The winners were selected based on an application, answers to essay questions, interview and public speaking skills, professionalism and ability to advocate for dairy farmers.
The outgoing 2025-26 Iowa Dairy Princess is Kelsey Timp, daughter of Brett and Robin Timp of Ossian, and the Alternate Princess is Alia Domeyer, daughter of Dewey and Jeannie Domeyer of Delhi. Their reigns will be completed at the end of the month and the new Princess and Alternate will begin their duties on September 1.
Editor’s note: Interview opportunities with the Iowa Dairy Princess and Alternate are available. To make a request, please contact Mariah Busta at (563) 449-2414 or mbusta@midwestdairy.com.
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