The 2012 Winneshiek County Fair Queen is Laura Francois, the18 year old 2012 Decorah HIgh School graduate who is the daughter of Nick and June Francois of Decorah.
Laura has been a member of the Decorah Chiefs 4-H Club for 7 years and has been president and club historian for multiple years. As a member of the county Council Laura is current vice-president and has been council secretary.
She has advanced to the Iowa State Fair in communications, food, sewing and clothing projects many times. Laura received the top 10 percent at the Iowa State Fair Awardrobe Clothing Event three times.
In school Laura is on the A Honor Roll,and a member of the National Honor Society. She has Varsity letters in band, Academic Letter, Track, Cheer leading, and diving. Laura qualified for the Drake relays and state qualifier for three years. In 2011 she was a state qualifier in diving. Playing the flute since 5th grade Laura has received many division 1 ratings for various band contests.. In 2010 she received Best of Center award for flute ensemble contest. In speech she received Division 1 ratings at All-State Speech, for TV and News.
Brianna Lee Carolan, the 17 year old daughter of Brian and Shelly Carolan and Susan Carolan of Decorah, was selected the 2012 Winneshiek County Fair Princess. Brianna has been a 7 year member of the Hesper Helpers where she has served as President and Vice-President