All Iowa Fair proves a complete, if greasy, local outing
Mike Deupree muses on why the All Iowa Fair endures despite changed tastes. He notes midway thrills and crowd noises, a mix of modern video games with classic booths, and a wide food lineup from pizza and gyros to Polish sausages and funnel cakes. The piece ends with a cheerful plug to visit before the fair closes Sunday.
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Paul McCartney Concert to Use Wristband Lottery
Iowa State officials and TicketMaster introduce a wristband lottery system for the Paul McCartney Ames concert to reduce lines and lines camping. Wristbands issued Friday determine entry order for Saturday sales with eight tickets per person and a chance at front rows.
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University of Iowa eyes big-name concerts at Kinnick Stadium
Iowa officials plan to host major acts at Kinnick Stadium after construction, aiming to surpass Ames in capacity. Director Kevin Taylor notes a Crosby, Stills & Nash Grateful Dead event could not be arranged this summer but vows promoters will be contacted for next year with 70,406 seats.
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Corrections and concert plans mix in Gazette report
Correction recalls John Poole misspelling in the Gazette. Jeffrey Reiner, victim of alleged assault and robbery, lives at 1643 34th St SE. Santiago Sanchez, 25, of 624 14th St SE, faces first degree robbery charges for a second floor 1237 Second Ave SE incident. Environmental cleanup cuts methylene chloride at Iowa City United Technologies plant by 90 percent. Paul McCartney slated for Cyclone Stadium July 18 at 8 30 p m after promoter contact issues. Crosby, Stills and Nash to play Five Seasons Center Cedar Rapids July 2, with university staging and ground crew planning.
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