Iowa State Fair opens with food on sticks and sheep shows
At the Des Moines fair opening, families sample fried treats and lamb on sticks while watching livestock displays. Kids chase rides like the Sky Glider and the Magic Maze as judges evaluate newborn piglets and sheep barns.
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Iowa State Fair first day highlights at Animal Learning Center
At the Iowa State Fair the Animal Learning Center drew crowds as a sow birthed 14 piglets and fairgoers, including 21-year-old ISU veterinary student Rachel Sitka, asked questions. Sitka from Cresco hopes to work with beef, sheep and swine, praising farmers for feeding the world.
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Canning champ nets hundred blue ribbons at fair
Iowa City internist Dr. Rod Zeitler entered 187 canning entries at the Iowa State Fair and won 168 ribbons, 100 blue, 49 red and 19 white. He spends about 500 hours yearly canning and traveled with his jars for judging as judges assess color, texture and packing.
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Iowa to roll out new license plate designs nationwide appeal planned
Iowa DOT will select one of three finalist designs for a new plate featuring navy red and a bald eagle, with “Great Wide Open” a blue stripe and hills option. Final decision in September with phased rollout beginning 2018 and possible $5 renewal fee to obtain new plates.
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Kim Reynolds
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