Iowa State Fair Ag Building Boutiques And Activities
The Agriculture Building at the Iowa State Fair runs Thursday through Aug 19 with exhibits and information. Butter sculptures by Duffy Lyon, John Wayne feature, and the traditional butter cow draw crowds. Flower judging spans seven days with FFA entries, open-class and 4-H classes. Rosy bloom fragrance fills the area as gladiolas and dahlias are judged on specific dates. Bonsai shows, wind turbine and solar panel displays, Discovery Garden tips, ice carving demonstrations, and a free sweet corn feed August 17 add to the program. Iowa fair information and schedules are available at 1-800-545-FAIR or www.iowastatefair.org.
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John Wayne
FFA
Polk County
Iowa
Planter on display highlights 4-H learning at fair
Parke describes the antique corn planter used in a state fair demo with two horses guiding a seed drop mechanism and a grid soil pattern. Monica Miller notes 4-H students’ communication and public speaking growth while Parke and his grandfather discuss restoring an Oliver tractor for future projects.
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Parke
Richard Miller
Sex Offender Notice for Independence Resident Coventry Jr
Independence Police warn the public about sex offender Craig Leroy Coventry Jr a 32 year old white male 5 9 200 pounds with brown hair hazel eyes and multiple scars. He has a high risk assessment and a prior victim under 13 from a 1994 third degree sexual abuse conviction in Hardin County. Registry at lowasexoffender com.
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Independence Police Department
Hardin County
Tall corn creates dangerous crossroads in Iowa
Traffic safety officials urge extra caution at intersections obscured by tall corn. Iowa DOT Safety Engineer Tom Welch says drivers should treat these crossings as yield signs, slow down, and ensure no side traffic before proceeding. Wet weather and loose gravel worsen visibility and stopping ability, requiring reduced speeds.
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Gazette
Iowa News Service
Ames
Iowa Department of Transportation Safety
Tom Welch
Welch
Dancers to Perform at Cedar Rapids Library
Lively Scottish and Irish jigs will be performed at the Cedar Rapids Public Library Wednesday at 11 45 a m. A trio from Young at Harp featuring Kay Galli Wendy Bushant and Gail Funk will present light hearted music in Flavorable Reviews Cafe. The 60 minute program is free and open to the public. For more information call 398 5123.
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Melissa Butterbaugh
Riverside
Samantha Covington
Ainsworth
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Kay Galli
Wendy Bushant
Gail Funk
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State Fair
Duffy Lyon
Ers
Discovery Garden
Iowastatefair.org
Monica
Vets Stadium
C.R
Nathan Lambrecht
Craig Leroy Coventry Jr
Ninth Ave
Independence
Daily Gazette
Lowa
C.R. Library
Harp
ABC Roofing Ry
Steindler Orthopedic Clinic
Pl.c
Brent A. Overton, M.D
University of Iowa College of Engineering
Iowa City
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Akron General Medical Center
Akron
Ohio
Towncrest Drivetown City
Physicians' Clinic of Iowa
P.C
7Th St. SE
the Gazette
Abby Hearing Aip Center
Center Point Rd
Iowa Eye Center
1St Ave
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