Iowa Juneteenth King & Queen
2024 - 2026 King & Queen
Erwin & Kim Jones of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church
Past Iowa Juneteenth King and Queens
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1993-1994 - Paul & Dorris Wilson
1994-1996 - R.A. & Mable Jackson 1996-1997 - Harry & Dorthy Taylor 1997-1998 - Orsel & Nellie Morrow 1998-1999 - William & Venita Wells 1999-2000 - Robert & Hessie Jenkins 2000-2001 - Peter & Frances Hawthorne 2001-2002 - Edward & Barbara Robinson 2002-2003 - Thomas & Oreatha Shears 2003-2004 - Willie & Janie Zanders 2004-2005 - Frank & Bertie Hogan |
2005-2006 - William & Edith Sharp
2006-2007 - Robert & Geraldine Daniels 2007-2008 - Robert & Rebecca King 2008-2009 - Robert & Bernice Wright 2009-2010 - Johnny & Barbara Long 2010-2011 - Rev. Alex & Vera Crawford 2012-2013 - Rev. George & Marji Shade 2014-2015 - Walt & Donna Henderson 2016-2017 - Elder Jerald & Phyllis Woods 2018-2020 - Art & Marci Rabon 2021-2023 - Marion & Sandra Eppright 2024 - 2026 - Erwin & Kim Jones |
Eligibility:
Couples from across Iowa may be nominated and must meet the following criteria:
Expectations:
The nominated couples must be in reasonably good mental and physical health. They are expected to do the following as representatives of the Iowa Juneteenth Observance (based on confirmed schedules):
The King and Queen will be escorted to each event that they attend by an appropriate representative of the Iowa Juneteenth Observance. It is an honor to serve as the Iowa Juneteenth King and Queen. The couple is selected to serve as role models for the African-American community and they are held in high esteem with respect to demonstrating commendable and enduring ‘family values’ in the greater Iowa community.
Couples from across Iowa may be nominated and must meet the following criteria:
- Be married to one another for a minimum of 20 consecutive years.
- Have contributed to the betterment of their community.
- Complete all questions on the nomination form.
Expectations:
The nominated couples must be in reasonably good mental and physical health. They are expected to do the following as representatives of the Iowa Juneteenth Observance (based on confirmed schedules):
- Be presented at the coronation ceremony.
- Be driven in the Iowa Juneteenth Urban Parade.
- Be driven in the Iowa State Fair Parade.
- Be coronated during Black History Month event in February.
- Be present at the Iowa Juneteenth Observance Neighbor's Day activities.
- Do several public appearances through the year and their reign.
The King and Queen will be escorted to each event that they attend by an appropriate representative of the Iowa Juneteenth Observance. It is an honor to serve as the Iowa Juneteenth King and Queen. The couple is selected to serve as role models for the African-American community and they are held in high esteem with respect to demonstrating commendable and enduring ‘family values’ in the greater Iowa community.