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Great Jones County Fair Named Iowa’s Most Popular Summer Festival
They don't call it "the five best days of summer" for nothing!. Last month (June 2024), the website Privacy Journal posted an article outlining the most popular summer festivals worldwide and in the U.S. While Nevada's Burning Man is the most searched festival overall, coming in first place in 35 different states, it is actually tied with another festival here in Iowa... the Great Jones County Fair! The article reads:
Your Complete Guide to the 71st Annual Dubuque County Fair
The 71st Annual Dubuque County Fair gets underway on Tuesday, July 23th and runs through the 38th. Since moving to Dubuque, I've thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Fair in back-to-back years. Last year, I had a blast seeing old and new faces, and hanging with Ken Peiffer at the 103.3 WJOD tent for multiple days in a row.
Governor issues disaster proclamation in response to severe storms
Des Moines, IA- Governor Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for five Iowa counties in response to severe weather that occurred on Monday, July 15th. According to the governor’s office, the proclamation covers Des Moines, Dubuque, Mitchell, Polk, and Scott Counties. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be...
Miracle League of Dubuque to Host All-Inclusive Baseball Tournament with Special Guest Sean “The Mayor” Casey
The Miracle League of Dubuque proudly presents the 2024 Baseball Extravaganza, an all-inclusive tournament bringing together Miracle League teams from Dubuque and Sioux City, Iowa, and South Hills of Pittsburgh, Penn., on Tuesday, July 23. The tournament will begin with games at the Miracle League of Dubuque Complex in Dubuque and continue into the evening with games at the iconic Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville.
Great Jones County Fair Week in Monticello
It’s Great Jones County Fair week in Monticello. Reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson performed to a sold-out crowd on Thursday night. And Office Manager Abby Jaeger says they’re expecting a great turnout for Friday night’s Creed concert too. One of the nearly...
Ryan Community Endowment Awards Two Grants
The Ryan Community Endowment has awarded two grants. Ryan was approved for a Small-town Dreams Initiative Challenge Grant in 2021. This initiative is funded by an anonymous donor and successful entrepreneur who grew up in a small town in eastern Iowa. Ryan is the one of ten successful applicants for the program, which is targeted for high-performing self-determined communities.
Guests of the Day- Ben Davis and Mandy Bieber
In their continuation of the Year of Kindness, those you help the city keep its citizens informed is the highlight. Today, Mayor Connie Behnken talks to Manchester Police Chief Ben Davis and Delaware County Emergency Management Coordinator Mandy Bieber. Monday, July 15th. Great Jones County Fair. Becky Drees Foundation Golf...
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