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Great Seats Available for 2012 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Shows
Music-loving Fairgoers still have time to purchase tickets for this year's line-up of award-winning Grandstand entertainment and track events. "Nothing Compares" to the 20...
Half-off Park & Ride Shuttle Offers State Fairgoers Value, Convenience
Fairgoers can enjoy special half price savings and extended hours for DART Park & Ride shuttles to the Iowa State Fair. Park for free at any of the three Park and Ride locations and...
Fabric and Threads Offers State Fairgoers Hands-On Crafts
The Iowa State Fair invites Fairgoers to get involved with the Fabric and Threads department with a variety of hands-on crafts and sewing projects to participate in. "Nothing Compa...
Iowa State Fair Animal Learning Center Brings New Exhibits and Fair
Celebrating six years at the Iowa State Fair, the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center continues to educate and delight Fairgoers of all ages. "Nothing Compares" to this hub o...
Iowa State Fair, Google Launch Partnership for 2012 Iowa State Fair
Google to Broadcast Fair Highlights and Special Events
A media partnership was announced today between Google and the Iowa State Fair to bring a new perspective on the Fair to both ...
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Jerome Frey
Name: Jerome Frey
Hometown: Woodbury, Conn.
Jerome is currently serving as a member of Cedar 4 with the AmeriCorps NCCC at the Vinton Campus. Je... Tired of shucking your corn? Try this microwave method
Duane Randall saw it on YouTube. Bob Moen and Laurie Ortner tried it.
Yes, indeed, you can use a microwave oven to make corn shucking easier.
The three tried -- and succeeded -- sever... Race fans support Friends of the Shelter
Hot weather didn't distract fans at the Benton County Speedway from showing their support of the local "Friends of the Shelter" organization during Fuzzy Friends and Hawaii... It Was Supposed to be a Movie
T’was just another boring eve;
We planned to see a movie.
A date night you could call it;
Just me and my wife Suzy.
A brand new m...
Lost Dog: Family missing golden retriever from Dysart area
The following lost dog has been reported to the Friends of the Vinton Animal Shelter:
Missing: female golden retriever about 70 pounds from northeast of Dysart (Bruce township area)....