(Des Moines) “Pumpkin,” a lovable bulldog from Oakland, Iowa, has won the prestigious title of “Most Beautiful Bulldog” at Drake University’s 45th Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest. The event, part of the festivities during Drake Relays week, saw Pumpkin donning a royal red cape trimmed in a white edging with black polka dots and pearls. As the winner, Pumpkin traded her red cape for a blue one and a crown. Pumpkin’s owner, Shawna Anderson, expressed excitement about the opportunity to raise awareness about the breed and the importance of rescue. Other awards went to Louie for the Drake Spirit Award, Cassy for the Rescue Dog Recognition Award, and Winston for the Porterhouse People’s Choice Award.
Southwest Iowa Bulldog Wins Drake University’s 45th Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest
Apr 22, 2024 | 5:22 AM
Story Content (c) 2026 Meredith Communications LC - All Rights Reserved.
LOCAL NEWS
Former Atlantic School Employee Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Exploitation and Grooming Charges
(Atlantic/Stuart) Former Atlantic High School employee Jesse McCann has entered pleas of not guilty. According to court records, McCann filed a written arraignment and plea of not guilty today to char...
Jun 15, 2026
Council Bluffs to Kick Off America's 250th Celebration with Historic 100 Block Street Festival
(Council Bluffs) Council Bluffs will kick off the Independence Day weekend a day early with a free community celebration marking America's 250th anniversary. The Hundred Block Community Collective wil...
Jun 17, 2026
LOCAL SPORTS
College Baseball World Series Scoreboard
NCAA Baseball College World Series Schedule Charles Schwab Field, Omaha, NE Double Elimination Round Friday, June 12 Game 1: West Virginia 7, Troy 5 Tyrus Hall got the go ahead 2 RBI single in the bo...
Jun 18, 2026
Fort Dodge Softball Tournament Scoreboard
Friday, June 19 First Round 9:00 AM: 5A #2 Ankeny Centennial 12, 1A #15 Martensdale St. Mary's 0 9:00 AM: 4A #7 North Polk 1, 5A #14 Des Moines Roosevelt 0 10:45 AM: 3A #2 Dubuque Wahlert 10, Mid P...
Jun 21, 2026
