ANKENY, Iowa – Kelsey Timp, an 18-year-old from Ossian, was crowned the 72nd Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Wednesday, August 6. Kelsey, daughter of Brett and Robin Timp, 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.
Kelsey represented Winneshiek County in the contest. She will be a freshman at Iowa State University this fall, where she will study agricultural communications and agricultural business. Kelsey was also named Miss Congeniality in the contest.
Alia Domeyer, 19, of Delhi, was named Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate. Alia, the daughter of Dewey and Jeannie Domeyer, will share duties with the princess. She represented Delaware County and will be a sophomore at the University of Northern Iowa, studying finance and marketing.
Taylor Sparrgrove, 20, of Washburn, was recognized for her performance in the public speaking portion of the contest. She is the daughter of Amanda Sparrgrove and represented the Iowa Milking Shorthorn Society.
Thirteen candidates competed for the Iowa Dairy Princess title, with the judging held August 5 and 6 in Ankeny. The winners were selected based on an application, essay answers, an interview, public speaking skills, professionalism, and the ability to advocate for dairy farmers.
The outgoing 2024-25 Iowa Dairy Princess is Haley Ronnebaum, daughter of Mitch and Jenny Ronnebaum of Earlville, and the Alternate Princess is Harley Baumler, daughter of Mike and Amy Baumler of St. Lucas. 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 Heidi Lantzky at (563) 380-8372 or IowaDairyPrincessCoordinator@midwestdairy.com.
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