The Holly Jolly festivities officially kicked off at the Central Iowa Fair on Wednesday, including one of the most exciting moments of the week, the crowning of the Central Iowa Fair Queen and Little Miss Princess. The 2026 Queen is Hannah Frahm, pictured at left, a West Marshall alum who just finished her freshman year at Northwestern College. She is involved in competitive cheer and athletic photography while working at a daycare, and this fall, she will serve on the campus ministry team as a graphic designer.

This year’s runner-rup is Rachel Case, pictured at right, who recently graduated from West Marshall and plans to attend Iowa State University and major in industrial engineering in the fall. Other finalists were Rylee Damman, Blaire Jutting, Tori Nelson and Rory Piscitelli.

The Little Miss CIF Princess title went to Susanna Betz, pictured in front. The Central Iowa Fair continues Thursday through Saturday, culminating in Saturday night’s headlining concert featuring country music legend Sammy Kershaw.