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Meet the Jefferson County Fair Queen contestants: Taylor Miller and Nicole Robb
Courtesy of Cynthia Post
Jun. 23, 2025 1:05 pm
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The Greater Jefferson County Fair will hold its annual Queen Contest at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 in the show arena at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
The 2025 Queen Contest features two contestants, Taylor Miller and Nicole Robb.
TAYLOR MILLER
Taylor Miller is the 16-year-old daughter of Eric and Kala Miller. In school she is a member of the Fairfield High School Yearbook committee. She is also a member of FFA where she has served as reporter and treasurer. A highlight of FFA was winning both champion and reserve champion jumbo vegetables at the Iowa State Fair as well as being a part of the outstanding chapter award.
Taylor belongs to the Leading Hands 4-H Club and has held offices of reporter and historian and also serves as a teen council representative. In her community, she belongs to the SE Iowa Great Pumpkin Growers. Taylor plans to graduate in 2027 from high school and then attend college for elementary education with a focus on early childhood. Her sponsor is Bidco Auctions.
NICOLE ROBB
Nicole Robb, 20, the daughter of Andrew and Sara Robb, is a sophomore at the University of Iowa where she will be studying under the Pharmacy School in the fall. She is also a member of the U of I Pharmacy Club.
During high school, she competed on the varsity bowling team. She earned the top ten scholar award and was inducted into the National Honor Society. In college, she has earned the honor of Dean’s List.
While a member of the Leading Hands 4-H Club, she served as president and secretary. Nicole was active in the 4-H horse project group where she participated in the horse show. She also competed and won the title of Cowgirl Queen and competed in the Cowgirl Queen contest at the Iowa State Fair in 2023, representing Jefferson County.
Nicole is a volunteer/mentor for Fairfield Middle School. After completing four years at the U of I Pharmacy School, she will earn a doctorate in pharmacy. Nicole's sponsor is RPM Automotive.