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(Des Moines, IA) -- Nominations are open for the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa.
The contest is designed to showcase the variety of goods made in Iowa.
Products nominated in the past include a NASCAR Steering Wheel, paring knives, fire hydrants and a self-propelled baler.
This is the third Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest, which highlights Iowa's $43 billion dollar manufacturing industry.
Nominations close March 27th with the winner will be announced in June.
Competition rules, eligibility requirements, and the nomination form are available here.