Bill Riley Talent Search 8.18.24

North Liberty Vocal Soloist Wins 2024 Iowa State Fair Bill Riley Talent Search

Lily Schloss of North Liberty placed first in the senior division during the championship round of the 64th annual Bill Riley Talent Search Competition held Sunday, August 18, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Schloss was awarded a $10,000 prize for her vocal solo.

Josiah Vos of Sioux City was awarded second place and $5,000 for his piano solo

Third place and $2,500 went to Megan Wheelock of Waterloo for her musical theater solo.

Fourth place and $1,000 went to Sage Minnihan of Onawa for her musical theater vocal solo.

Fifth place and $750 was awarded to Anna Lu of Johnston for her piano solo.

Acts competed statewide to qualify for competition in this year’s Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair. The championship round took place on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor iHeart Radio.

More than $20,000 was awarded to the senior and sprout divisions combined.

Sprout winners included:

Gunner Jennings, 12, Davenport, Lyrical/Contemporary Dance Solo

Luke Justice, 11, Urbandale, Bull Whip Demonstration

Faith Eugenia Scott, 8, Johnston, Piano Solo

Micah Rusch, 10, Cedar Falls, Stand-up Comedy

Ben Shuput, 12, Des Moines, Hip Hop Solo

Arnav Dervesh, 10, Ankeny, Piano Solo

Mara Henn, 12, West Des Moines, Lyrical Dance Solo