Roadkill Squirrel Cake wins ugly cake at Johnson County Fair
Maria Reisinger 21 West Des Moines along with Adam Culver 21 Iowa City and Mary Burr Iowa City take first in the 18 and older ugly cake division for a Roadkill Squirrel Cake made with pecan coconut frosting and red Jell O. The event also features Belted Galloways cattle known as Oreo cows, Bucket of Junk contest entries by Norman Novak and the Deer Creek Ramblers 4 H Club, and a silent auction proceeds benefit the Johnson County 4 H Foundation.
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Johnson County 4-H Foundation
Johnson County Fair carnival rides open for two days
Mitch Lorenz and Tom Crum, both nine, ride the tubs of fun at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City. The fair runs today and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Gazette readers are invited to share their photos for online and Community section publication.
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Film figures gather for star studded event
Blake Edna Singer and Darlene Love join Mick Jagger Helen Mirren Susan George Kevin Spacey and Sandra Bullock at a celebrity gathering. The list also mentions Jeremy Piven and Kate Beckinsale in attendance signaling a high profile showcase.
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Mako Los Angeles Actor Dies at 72
Associated Press reports Mako, a Japan born actor from Los Angeles and Oscar nominee for The Sand Pebbles in 1966, died Friday from esophageal cancer. He championed better roles for Asian American actors during his career.
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Hurley Models Jordache Ads for New Vintage and Legacy Lines
Elizabeth Hurley stars in Jordache campaigns shot by Michael Thompson promoting the Vintage line sold in high end stores and the Legacy line launching at Macy’s national wide. The first ad runs in September through the holiday season with Jordache executives praising Hurley as embodying the brand.
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Christie Brinkley Husband Apologizes Amid Affair Claims
Christie Brinkley’s estranged husband Peter Cook, 47, reportedly apologizes through a lawyer after reports he had an affair with an 18 year old employee. The couple separated amid scandal. they married in 1996 and have two children Sailor and Jack.
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