She was crowned by last year’s queen, Alley Odland.

Kaitlyn Schroeder won first runner-up. Schroeder, 18, of Radcliffe, attended South Hamilton High School. Her father is Mark Schroeder.

Addison Hayes, 17, of Webster City, won second runner-up. She attended Webster City High School. Her parents are Brandon and Charity Hayes.

Emily Waugh is Miss Congeniality. The 18-year-old is from Jewell and attended South Hamilton High School. Her parents are Kristine and Danny Waugh.

Ostrem won the Miss Leadership designation.

The coronation, held Wednesday evening at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, saw a packed crowd fanning away the heat in the shade of the grandstand canopy.

Ostrem, 18, attended South Hamilton High School. Her parents are Janie and Jared Ostrem.

In her bid to become queen she wrote: “I would like to be the Hamilton County Fair Queen because the fair has provided me with endless opportunities for growth, leadership, and service over the years, and I would like to pay that back to the fair and to the rest of the community using the skills I have gained.

“Even before I could be in 4-H, I was involved with the fair through showing bottle lambs, the ugly cake contest, and open class photography; I’ve been going to the fair and watching the queen contests since I was a baby.

“From this, I have dreamed of one day being the fair queen so that I can be that inspiration to other young girls who are just like I was. Even more so, I would be honored to represent Hamilton County, the county I am glad to call my home.”

Schroeder referenced her late mother Julie when she wrote about the desire to be Hamilton County Fair Queen.

“I grew up around the fair and always looked up to the fair queen. My mom especially loved the fair queen and the leadership opportunities it brings. I know that me running for fair queen was very important to her.”

In her comments about the desire to represent the Hamilton County Fair, Hayes wrote: “I want to share all the exciting times that can be had at our fair.”

Waugh said this in her quest to be queen of the Hamilton County Fair: “Ever since I was a child I have idolized the fair queen. Being the Hamilton County Fair Queen will give me an outlet to represent my community while pursuing my passion for pageantry. One thing that I learned this past year while being a 4-H report at the Iowa State Fair is the importance of agricultural education. As fair queen, I will be able to educate the younger generations about agriculture before they finish elementary school.”

Here is a list of the other candidates:

Lexi Collins, 18, of Stratford, attended South Hamilton High School. She is the daughter of Ben and Liz Collins.

Kendyl Daniels, 17, of Duncombe, attended Webster City High School. She is the daughter of Regina Ratzke and Terry Daniels.

Dakota Oberender, 16, of Jewell, attended South Hamilton High School. Her parents are Scott and Kristie Oberender.

Morgan Paulson, 17, of Boone, attended Roland Story High School. Her parents are Chris and Amanda Paulson.

Lauren Vold, 17, of Jewell, attends South Hamilton High School Her parents are Clark and Nicole Vold.