Emmetsburg, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) – There were 17 young ladies who competed in four different categories of the Miss Shamrock pageant Monday evening in Emmetsburg.

The 2026 Miss Shamrock recipient is 18-year-old Danica Ringlaben. She is a Senior at Emmetsburg High School. Ringlaben tells Northwest Iowa Now how much she enjoyed being part of the competition.

In the other categories – Charley Sheffield won the Little Lassie division; Irish Miss went to Grace Butz; and Jadyn Bauer was Little Miss Shamrock.

All the Miss Shamrock winners will be busy this week representing Emmetsburg at various St. Pat’s events.