KCCI archives: Judges look for volume during 1993 Iowa State Fair Husband Calling Contest

In 1993, KCCI spoke with some of the winners of the Iowa State Fair's Husband Calling Contest to see what inspires their calls. The winner at the time, Bonnie Swalwell Island of Newton said she has a problem with magazine salesmen who call asking only to speak to her husband, so she's perfected the yell.The 2023 Iowa State Fair Husband Calling Contest will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Pioneer Hall.More Iowa State Fair archives from KCCI. This story is from the KCCI archives. From time to time, we'll share videos spotlighting some of the most impactful, emotional and entertaining storytelling from our decades in the community.KCCI at the 2023 Iowa State FairYou can see KCCI 8 News live at 5 p.m. every weekday during the fair from the MidAmerican Energy Stage. We also have a new booth this year between Fun Forest Stage and the Agriculture Building, where fairgoers will have the chance to sit at the anchor desk and read the news.You can also stream KCCI 8’s coverage of the Iowa State Fair for free on the Very Local app. Click here to download Very Local to your phone.See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here.Watch: Viewers try reading the news at the KCCI booth ThursdayWatch: KCCI photographer Glen Biermann sings Friday's National Anthem