Meatball crowned Beautiful Bulldog at Iowa pageant, given key to the city

I’m speechless,” said Meatball’s co-owner, Ryan Anderson of Des Moines. “He’s got a lot of character to him. He’s got a lot of personality and he likes playing with everyone else.”

As winner, Meatball received a key to the city, a royal cape and crown. He will make numerous public appearances at Drake Relays events, which continue through Saturday.