Friday, August 24, 2012
Curious how Waukee residents are doing in 2012 Iowa State Fair competitions? Here's a roundup of the latest results.
Horseshoe Pitching Tournament The Iowa Amateur Championship and the Open Singles divisions of the Horseshoe Pitching Tournament were held Thursday at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. Waukee participants include: Floriculture Limited Classes Iowa Florists competed in the Floriculture Limited Classes competition during the 2012 Iowa State Fair. Waukee participants include:
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Curious how Waukee residents are doing in 2012 Iowa State Fair competitions? Here's a roundup of the latest results.
Ladies' Husband Calling The Ladies' Husband Calling contest was judged Friday at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. Waukee participants include: Sleepy Hollow Appetizer The Sleepy Hollow Appetizer contest was judged Friday at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. Entries were judged on flavor and appearance. Waukee participants include: If you read this story, you might be interested in the following: Waukee Winners From the Iowa State Fair Waukee Winners at the Iowa State Fair Through Aug. 14 Waukee Winners at the Iowa State Fair Through Aug. 15 Waukee Winners at the Iowa State Fair Through Aug. 16 Waukee Winners at the Iowa State Fair Through Aug. 19
Monday, August 20, 2012
Curious how Waukee residents are doing in 2012 Iowa State Fair competitions? Here's a roundup of the latest results.
Kraft Kreations with Velveeta The Kraft Kreations with Velveeta competition was judged Wednesday at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. Competitors were challenged to use the cheese in an award-winning entrée, soup or side dish. Entries were judged on taste, best use of Velveeta, appearance and originality. Waukee participants include: Seattle's Best Coffee "Search for Deliciousness" The Seattle's Best Coffee "Search for Deliciousness" competition was judged Wednesday at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. Entries were required to be a coffee drink using Seattle's Best coffee and edible, non-alcoholic ingredients. Entries were judged on recipe, presentation, taste and uniqueness. Waukee participants include:
Sunday, August 19, 2012
What was your favorite part of this year's fair?
It's the final day of the 2012 Iowa State Fair and that means Extreme Sunday! Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children 6 to 11 years old from 5 to 10 p.m. Here's a quick rundown of today's events, both free and paid. For a full list of events visit the Iowa State Fair website. Fun Events 9:30 a.m. Sunday Afternoon A Cappella on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage 11 a.m. Birdhouse building in the DNR Building 1 p.m. Mother-Daughter Look-Alike Contest in the Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall 1 p.m. Mystery Millionaire Giveaway by Iowa Lottery on the Grand Concourse 1:30 p.m. Insane Jane Band on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage 3 p.m. Turkey Hunting and Calling in the DNR Building 3 p.m. Woodcarver's Auction in the Cattle Barn All Day Avenue of …
Saturday, August 18, 2012
What have you yet to see at the Iowa State Fair this year?
Don't work today? Head to the Iowa State Fair! Today is Wellmark Day. Here's a quick rundown of today's events, both free and paid. For a full list of events visit the Iowa State Fair website. Fun Events 10 a.m. Trash to Treasure Demonstration in the DNR Building 10 a.m. "Bags" Tournament: singles on the Grand Concourse 10:30 a.m. 4x4 Stomper Pull on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage 11 a.m. Sugar Creek Cloggers on Anne and Bill Riley Stage 1 p.m. "Bags" Tournament: doubles on the Grand Concourse 4 p.m. Yo-Yo Contest on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage 5 p.m. How to make your own rain barrel in the DNR Building Free Stages 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Dave Mason Duo on the Budweiser Stage 7 & 9 p.m. The Blue Band on the Anderson Erickson Dairy …
Friday, August 17, 2012
What are you planning to see at the fair today?
It's the final Friday of the fair, head out to unwind after work. Today is Building Bridges Day and Iowa Corn Day. Here's a quick rundown of today's events, both free and paid. For a full list of events visit the Iowa State Fair website. Fun Events 9 a.m. Youth Checkers Tournament on the east porch of the Administration Building 10 a.m. Decorated diaper contest and diaper derby on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage 10 a.m. Raptors: Predators of the Sky (live animals) in the DNR Building 10 a.m. Husband Calling Contest in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall 11 a.m. Mom Calling Contest- ages 5 to 9 in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall 11 a.m. Big Bear Puppets on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage 11:30 a.m. Mom Calling Contest - ages 10 to 15 in Farm Bureau Pioneer …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
The Iowa State Fair is a summer institution. There's so much to do and see - here's what we caught yesterday at the Fairgrounds.
Did you know that more than one million people will come out to visit the Iowa State Fair? With decent temperatures and so much to do, they came out in full force yesterday to partake in all the food and fun that is the Iowa State Fair. If you haven't been yet, the Fair runs through Aug. 19. Check out today's events here.
What do you have planned to do at the State Fair today?
Grab your John Deere green and head to the Iowa State Fair today. Today is earmarked as John Deere Day and Iowa Parks and Recreation Day. Here's a quick rundown of today's events, both free and paid. For a full list of events visit the Iowa State Fair website. Fun Events 9 a.m. Bubble Gum Blowing Contest at the Anne and Bill Riley Stage 10:30 a.m. Pie Eating Contest on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage 11 a.m. The Bandanas Band on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage 11:30 a.m. Yodeling Contest on Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall 12:30 p.m. Lesson 7 Band from Waukee on the Budweiser Stage 1 p.m. Vocalist B. John Burns, Johnston on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage 5 p.m. Fall Harvest: Preparing for the Hunting Season in the DNR Building Free Stages 6 p.m…
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
At a stump speech today at the Iowa State Fair, Congressman Dave Loebsack put the focus of his campaign on strengthening the middle class.
There was no question Wednesday where Rep. Dave Loebsack's focus is, heading into the November election. Loebsack, speaking to a small crowd gathered around the Des Moines Register's Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair, said he's determined to keep the spotlight on issues like Medicare and Social Security as they pertain to the middle class. "It's a choice election on all levels," said Loebsack. "It's about who will be the best to protect, restore and expand the middle class." Loebsack used his own background as evidence as to why programs like Social Security are important. Growing up in Sioux City, Loebsack lived with his grandmother and his mother, who was mentally ill. Without the aid of Social Security, he said, he never would have been …
Curious how Waukee residents are doing in 2012 Iowa State Fair competitions? Here's a roundup of the latest results.
Adventureland Park Intermediate Division The Adventureland Park Intermediate Division contest was judged Thursday at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. The competition is open to youths ages 12 to 17. Judging of the sweets was based on taste, texture, appearance and creativity. Waukee participants included: Fabric and Threads Crochet Contest The Fabric and Threads Crochet contest was judged prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair. Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group. Waukee participants included: Fabric and Threads Counted Cross Stitch Contest The Fabric and Threads Counted Cross Stitch contest was …
Maria Houser Conzemius
9:00 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012
Rep. Dave Loebsack remembers what Social Security did for him during his unfortunate childhood and would never privatize it. Wisconsin Rep. and vice presidential candidate benefited from Social Security after his father died when Ryan was 15, and he would privatize it. Who has the better moral compass? I dislike politicians who pull up the ladder behind them after they've climbed to the top. It's… more ›