The Miss Czech-Slovak Iowa Pageant announces its search for its 2013-2014 queen! As part of the longest-running cultural pageant in the United States, women aged 16-26 compete for the title of Miss Czech-Slovak Iowa at the St. Joseph's Day Dance in Walford, Iowa in March. The competition includes a public and private interview, a talent competition, and a kroj modeling competition.The winner of this pageant receives over $500 in prizes, and goes on to represent the state of Iowa in the National Miss Czech-Slovak Pageant held in Wilber, NE where she competes for a national title and over $10,000 in prizes. Throughout the year, she will attend events in the local and regional Czech communities.Are you or is someone you know interested in competing? Applications must be postmarked by February 15! For more information, and to apply, please download the Miss Czech-Slovak IA Application Form.