10 Pictures From Newz Group’s Chili Cook Off 2017 & Champions

By: Terry A. Yates, Jr | tyates@newzgroup.com

Once again Newz Group employees converged for the 2017 Chili-Cook Off. As always, it was a very delicious fun time for all!

The calm before the chili storm

The calm before the chili storm

Iowa Media Research Analyst Stephen Bybee's assorted corn muffins

Iowa Media Research Analyst Stephen Bybee’s assorted corn muffins

The rules

The rules

The ballots

The ballots

The judging BEGINS!

The judging BEGINS!

The trophies await their champions

The trophies await their champions

The results are announced...who will be the chili champions?!

The results are announced…who will be the chili champions?!

3rd Place Chili Champion Joe Bogue

3rd Place Chili Champion Joe Bogue

2nd Place Chili Champion Ian Buchanan

2nd Place Chili Champion Ian Buchanan

Newz Group's 2017 Chili Cook-Off Grand Champion

Newz Group’s 2017 Chili Cook-Off Grand Champion “Mike”‘s stuntchampion Jay accepts his trophy in his stead!

Congratulation to all our Chili Champions and thanks to everyone who contributed seven awesome chili’s to judge and enjoy!