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Hang With Goose At The Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals This Weekend
This weekend, the National Street Rod Association is hosting the inaugural Quad Cities Streed Rod Nationals are set to take place at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on August 16th and 17th. This two-day event, among our roster of eight other divisional events, serves as a fantastic addition to our largest...
Community recalls cherished memories as Lighthouse reduced to rubble by flames
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — For 112 years, the Lighthouse restaurant stood as a cherished landmark in Cedar Rapids, drawing diners from around the world. Now, with the building reduced to a pile of rubble, the community is left to share personal and historical memories of the beloved establishment. “Growing...
1954 – 8,000 Watch Harrison Top Fair Stock Field
Starter Jake Bozony offers the checkered flag and his congratulations to Bill Harrison after the Topeka, Kan., driver took top honors in the IMCA stock car race at the All-Iowa Fair. – Carl Franks Photo. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (August 15, 1954) – Veteran Bill Harrison of Topeka, Kan., went...
Iowa State Fair brings thousands to Des Moines, breaking records
(The Center Square) - The Iowa State Fair set attendance records for three of its first seven days as Iowans and out-of-state residents enjoy the annual August event in Des Moines. Tuesday was the latest record-setting day with 101,244 people, according to the fair's website. The previous record was 102,953 attendees, set in 2019. Attendance records were also broken on Saturday with 118,286 and on Sunday with 114,937, according to the fair. ...
Salmonella prompts cucumber recall in Illinois, 30 other states
(WTVO) – Cucumbers in Illinois and 30 other states are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella, according to a report by The Center Square. The CDC identified that 449 people were ill after eating salmonella-laden cucumbers and 125 people were hospitalized. No one has died from illnesses linked to […]
Republicans admit 'we got lazy' in blue Illinois -- but vow at State Fair to boost GOP turnout
Republicans sought to reclaim their own national convention momentum at the Illinois State Fair before Democrats throw their big party in Chicago next week, with GOP leaders on Thursday shrugging off positive polling for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and warning of a generational “train wreck” if she takes the White House.
August 14 Fair Bike Winner and Featured Folks
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, six-year-old Bhodi Janssen, of Morrison, IL, was the second, fortunate bicycle recipient, during the 153rd Whiteside County Fair. He is a first grader at Northside School in Mrs. Story’s class. He has a “good bike” but is pleased with the new one. Although Bhodi cannot ride his new bike to school, he can ride near the house. His dad is going on a bike race next weekend, stated his mother. The sponsor is First Gateway Bank, Morrison.
Over two dozen southeast Iowa historical family farms honored at State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — 25 Southeast Iowa Century or Heritage Farms, owned by the same families for at least 100 or 150 years, were honored at the Iowa State Fair on Wednesday. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, in collaboration with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, recognized these families and their contributions.
Big Grove Brewery and Trees Forever team up for 'Good Grove' beer release, tree planting
Big Grove Brewery and the nonprofit Trees Forever are teaming up to plant good vibes in Iowa. The craft brewery has released a new beer called Good Grove, a fruited lager. It is expected to be available in all Big Grove taprooms in Iowa City, Solon, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines until September....
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