Fainting Goats Draw Crowd in Des Moines Demonstration
Iowa today reports Kathy Heiken staged a fainting goat demonstration with 30 goats, as Rusty the donkey and other animals stirred the scene. The International Fainting Goat Association notes 200 plus owners across 36 states and Canada, with Iowa hosting about 20 fainters.
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Hospital school hosts large public class on Glenwood grounds
Glenwood Iowa AP reports hundreds of seventh and eighth graders begin at Glenwood State Hospital School sharing the campus with 504 residents. Principal Russ Finken notes mixed feelings but emphasizes opportunity and normalizing inclusion while teachers and staff greet students.
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Iowa State Fair Attendance Reaches Record High
The 11 day Iowa State Fair drew an unofficial 904,906 attendees, topping last year's 12 day record. Fair spokeswoman Kathie Swift cautioned turnstile counts are estimates and official totals will be released later. Cool weather and strong shows fueled crowds, with Sunday drawing 87,495 and average daily attendance around 82,000.
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Speedway Crash Injures Four At Eldora Track
At Greenbelt Speedway on the Hardin County Fairgrounds a passenger car pulled onto the track during a race. Sara Reece 17 Eldora and three others were injured two treated and released while Feilmeier stayed overnight for observation. Toby Kruse Boone, was hospitalized in Ames for leg injuries. Reece’s car was a total loss.
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