Cookout King Barbeque Contest Opens Local Louisa Fair
Louisa County Farm Bureau to sponsor a Cookout King contest at the Louisa County Fair in Columbus Junction. Entries due by Aug 7 at 11 am, contest on Aug 7 at 6 pm with $20 first prize, $15 second, $10 third. Open to any male 12 or older who resides in Louisa County, excluding Farm Bureau employees. Judging based on prep, use of Iowa quality products, meat cut selection, appetite appeal, showmanship, dress, and display. Contestants provide equipment and meat. judging out of 100 points.
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Louisa County Farm Bureau
Louisa County
Columbus Junction
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Plan Wednesday Deadline For Original Art Entries
Entries for the original art competition are due in Flo ranl Hall by 4 p.m. Wednesday with final placement at the secretary's office by 11 a.m. Entries must be original works by Iowa residents only, framed and wired for hanging, or they will not be displayed. An entry fee is ten percent of the first premium. Awards vary by class and include Best of Fair and several $2 prizes, judged at the fair.
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Louisa County Fair
Iowa
Ganges Blaze Destroys River as Oil Refuse Flows In
The Ganges burned for miles at Monghyr as officials investigated an oil refinery discharge of refuse oil into the holy river. Hindu followers witnessed the fiery spectacle, signaling an environmental and religious crisis along the sacred waterway.
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Monghyr
India
Ganges
Carol Hubrey Enters Columbus Beauty Queen Contest
Carol Hubrey daughter of Mrs Lois Hubrey enters the Columbus Beauty Queen pageant. The event features local contestants vying for the crown and community attention with hopes of advancing to regional recognition.
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Carol Hubrey
Lois Hubrey
Columbus
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