Roper Named Grand Marshal for Thompson County Fair Parade
Diane Roper of Thompson is selected as Grand Marshal for the 2012 Winnebago County Fair Parade. She has served on the Thompson Library Board 12 years and coordinates volunteer work for the United Food Stand, with a long record of community service across Thompson and North Iowa. Parade begins 1:30 p.m. Sunday July 22 with lineup at 1 p.m. along Sunset Drive, Thompson.
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Brandon) Norland
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Thompson Public Library Board
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Extension Committee to nominate council candidates
Four Kossuth County residents were named to the Extension Council Nominating Committee led by Ron Matz. The group will nominate two men and two women for four extension council seats by August 6. Nominees must submit petitions with 25 valid voters by August 29, and self nominations are allowed with the same petition rule. Ballots for the November 6 election will determine four-year terms starting January 2013.
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Farm Bureau to Host Cook-Out Contest at County Fair
Kossuth County Farm Bureau will host a cook-out contest at the Kossuth County Fair on Saturday, August 4. Entry forms available at the Farm Bureau office 418 Hwy 18 West Algona or call Sandy at 515-295-5309 for more information.
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Winnebago County Fair Hosts Dual Food Challenges
The Winnebago County Fair invites signups for two open culinary events. The third annual Mystery Cook Off on Friday July 20 at 4 p.m. limits five teams to ten, ages 13 and up, with a six item bag and 30 minutes to cook. A celebrity judge joins the contest backed by Bill’s Family Foods and Gamer. Also Sunday at 3 p.m. youth aged 6-12 can enter Edible Ice Cream Creations with vanilla ice cream and edible add-ins, 15 minutes to craft a edible dish. Preregistration required at the Extension Office or by calling 888 408 6606 or 641 584 2261.
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Lewis & Clark figure comes alive at Water's Edge
Kossuth County Conservation Board and Humanities Iowa present Darrel Draper in George Drouillard: Hunter Interpreter and Indian Sign Talker for Lewis and Clark at Water's Edge Nature Center. Performances at 2 and 7 pm Saturday July 28 run about 45 minutes.
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Stretching Pastures in Drought Stresses Iowa Beef Producers
ISU Extension beef specialist Denise Schwab outlines two main methods to stretch pastures during droughts. One reduces grazing pressure by culling and early weaning, the other supplements feed while monitoring costs and waste. Options include hay or grain plus careful waste control, with energy cost per pound guiding choices using the Iowa Beef Center tool.
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Whacky Wheels Parade Returns At Winnebago County Fair
The Winnebago County Fair in Thompson hosts a Whacky Wheels contest on Sunday July 22 at 1 30 p m Entries decorate any motorized vehicle to be judged Prizes awarded for all entries Vehicles must move under own power and be on display until at least 2 30 p m No entry fee required Gather at Thomson City Park 1 00 p m and park near the Lion's Club stand for viewing and judging
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Scarville mayor and ex-city clerk charged with theft
Scarville mayor Michelle Hermanson and former city clerk Jolene Carter were charged July 9 with first degree theft a class C felony felonious misconduct in office and falsifying public documents both class D felonies They face up to 20 years in prison and up to 25000 in fines Each posted 10000 bond after turning themselves in The charges follow a June 26 report by State Auditor David Vaudt detailing 37069 42 in improper disbursements and undeposited collections in the City of Orville
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