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Iowa State Fair Bubble Gum Contest Turns to Prize Corn
The Iowa State Fair showcased a playful bubble gum blowing contest alongside serious prize categories as corn won top honors. Exhibitors from local farms and youth groups competed for ribbons, highlighting the fair’s mix of fun and agriculture.
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Elli Blackford
Nathan Cranston
Oskaloosa
Elizabeth Stockbauer
Altoona
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Charlie Neibergall
Associated Press