Butter Cow Statue in Toledo, Iowa

This life-size bronze sculpture of a cow and a calf sit on a knoll next to an old oak tree in Toledo, Iowa. The sculpture was cast in homage to Norma “Duffy” Lyon, who, for many years, sculpted the number-one attraction at the Iowa State Fair—a life-sized cow made of butter. Duffy became somewhat of an Iowa celebrity for her work, appearing on national television shows and traveling to create butter sculptures.

Jun 17, 2025 - 17:06
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Butter Cow Statue in Toledo, Iowa

Sign next to the cow-calf sculpture describing the life of Norma "Duffy" Stong Lyon

This life-size bronze sculpture of a cow and a calf sit on a knoll next to an old oak tree in Toledo, Iowa. The sculpture was cast in homage to Norma “Duffy” Lyon, who, for many years, sculpted the number-one attraction at the Iowa State Fair—a life-sized cow made of butter. Duffy became somewhat of an Iowa celebrity for her work, appearing on national television shows and traveling to create butter sculptures.