爱荷华州邀请公众提名参加第三届年度"最酷的东西在爱荷華制造"比赛,投票将于4月7日开始,6月3日宣布获奖者. Iowa invites public nominations for its third annual Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest, with voting starting April 7 and a winner announced June 3.

对于第三届年度"爱荷华州最酷的东西"比赛, 提名已开放. 这项竞赛是为了庆祝该州430亿美元制造业的成功. Nominations are open for the third annual Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest, celebrating the state’s $43 billion manufacturing industry. 公共可以提交在爱荷华州创新的产品的提名, The public can submit nominations for innovative products made in Iowa, with entries closing March 27. 符合条件的项目包括工业设备,消费品和通过正式制造过程生产的食品. Eligible items include industrial equipment, consumer goods, and food products produced via formal manufacturing processes. 过去的提名包括一个纳斯卡方向盘,切割刀,消防栓和自动制机. Past nominees include a NASCAR steering wheel, paring knives, fire hydrants, and a self-propelled baler. 投票将于4月7日开始,并持续到6月3日. Voting begins April 7 and runs through June 3, with the winner announced on June 3. 一位获奖者将获得2026年爱荷华州博览会上观看罗德·斯图尔特的门票. One winner will receive tickets to see Rod Stewart at the Iowa State Fair in 2026. 规则和提名表格可以在网上找到. Rules and the nomination form are available online.