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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 2025

Page

31

Queen crowned on opening day of Iowa County Fair

On opening day in Marengo the 2025 Iowa County Fair Queen was crowned after a dessert auction that raised funds for fair expenses. Alex Grimm was named 2025 Friend of the Fair as entrants for Little Mister and Little Miss were introduced and judged.

Iowa County Marengo Rayfe Gorsch Belle Plaine Easton Mohr Ladora Piper Schmitt Stacy Montross Williamsburg Brynn Sadie Jacobi Carter Atkinson Trent Forrest Hannah Gross Alannah McKkibben Ethan Uhlman Ronnie Gahring Alex Grimm Grimm Alannah McKibben Eldon Meyer Kamden Kruse Brodie Heitman Eden Gahring Everly Murrey Finley Kane Brynn Brunton Ember Cameron Lucas Dietrich Olivia Driscoll Lane Fetzer Elisa Gahring Sly Gahring Everlee Hammes Cashton Jones Hadley Kane Karley Koenig Ethan Kuesel Orvin Meyer Paisley Perry Charlie Slaymaker Avary Helmichs John Gahring Avary Helmrichs Winona Whitaker

New owners revive iconic Raider Drive In in Williamsburg

Bruce Hanson and Deb Smith bought The Raider Drive In in Williamsburg after it went up for sale. They restored the 1960 era ice cream and sandwich shop with a pencil and paper ordering system, painting and updating the interior while planning a family friendly diner vibe.

Williamsburg Bruce Hanson Hanson Farmer’s Trust and Savings Bank Deb Smith Smith Williamsburg High School Waterloo Denver S. Highland Jesse Dorothy Smith Dale Ruth Mayberry Larry Mayberrys Joe Esther Evans Gary Evanses Connie Deb Winona Whitaker

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