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Progress Edition Captures Hawkeye Downs Fair
The fourth Progress edition highlights the All-Iowa fair at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids with daily stock parades harness races and international auto races on a half mile dirt track. Children’s day features Sheesley’s carnival and 40 rides while four girls demonstrate exhibits and 375 Hereford cattle head show in a first of its kind world feed project. Dozens of daily attractions await fairgoers as new buildings and shows boost the grounds.
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