The search is underway for candidates to compete in the 2022 Clay County Fair Queen contest. The winner, to be crowned Sunday, May 1, will reign over this year's Clay County Fair and will also compete for the Iowa State Fair Queen title.

Females between the ages of 16 and 21 by Aug. 10, the first day of the 2022 Iowa State Fair, may apply. Candidates must never been married, cannot be a professional model, cannot represent any other organization, and must reside in Clay County or an adjoining county if the majority of her activities are in Clay County. Applicants must be a member of at leas...