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(Iowa) -- The competition is heating up in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest.
Today, the Iowa Association of Business and Industry announced the Top 8 products still remaining in the contest. The Top 8 bracket-style matchups include:
- Mi-T-M ePowerStation vs. Winnebago EKKO 23B
- Weiler D1075 Blasthole Drill vs. Butter Braid® Pastries
- Pella Steady Set™ vs. Spalding Arena Renegade Basketball Hoop
- Beer Caves (Walk-In Coolers & Freezers) vs. Ironclad Tornado Shelter & Gun Safe
Voting for the Top 8 round opens Friday, April 24th and remain open through Wednesday, April 29th. After the Top 8 round, the competition will move to a popular vote format. People can vote once per day per device, and the winner will be announced on June 3rd at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry's Taking Care of Business Conference in Coralville and Iowa City from June 2nd-4th.
More information, including where to cast your vote, is available on the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest website.