The first time can be a charm, if you’ve got the right recipe and the right help.

That’s what Neil Glaser discovered last week at the 52nd annual Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) Cookout Contest held during a rainy Farm Bureau Day at the Iowa State Fair. Glaser, representing Adair County, was crowned the cookout contest champ for his "Neil’s stuffed pork loin." His dish beat out 53 other entries from all over Iowa to take the top prize for the 2015 contest.

"Oh, my gosh, this is totally unexpected," Glaser said...