Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Blank Park Zoo welcomed its newest giraffe calf on Aug.
17 when Skye gave birth just after 8 a.m.+ zoo officials said Zola is pregnant and her calf is expected soon.
On Monday, Aug. 17, the Iowa State Fair had 111,159 visitors — setting a daily record by exceeding last year’s count by 13,886 and breaking the previous record by more than 5,600; the fair runs through Sunday, Aug.
23.
🎭 Culture
The traveling Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show debuted at Iowa State Fair with logrolling, axe throwing, and chainsaw carving on Friday (Aug.
14) and now performs daily at noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. west of the Jacobson Exhibition Center, with acts continuing until it moves to North Dakota.
Youth musicians showcased their talent at the Iowa State Fair on Aug.
17 in Des Moines, with first-place winner Gus Major, 12, leading the contest as audiences enjoyed the lively performances.
The century-old DNF aquarium celebrated its 100th anniversary during the fair with visitors examining the historic exhibit on Aug.
13 at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Building. The milestone spotlights the longstanding tradition of community engagement at the event.
Today, the Iowa State Fair offers a sensory-friendly morning and events including a citizenship ceremony, hat parade, K9 demonstration, cow chip contest, goat yoga, and an AJR concert with EM Beihold at 8 p.m. — with partly sunny weather and a 20% chance of showers after 7 p.m.
Photos from Day 6 of the Iowa State Fair captured a beard growing contest, chili cookout, and cow yoga held on Tuesday, Aug.
18 at the Fairgrounds. The images show fairgoers enjoying the unique spirit of the event.
The Iowa State Fair Grandstand concerts from Aug.
14-16 featured record-breaking Lainey Wilson with 17,360 fans and performances by John Waite and The Red Clay Strays at the fairgrounds—showcasing a vibrant week of live music.
🏛️ Government
On Aug. 17, U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson spoke at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair and offered her view on her Senate opponent — a remark that resonated with fairgoers.
🏥 Health
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services confirmed 11 new measles cases today.
Health officials urge residents to review immunization records to help prevent further spread.
📰 Lifestyle
EatFuti now offers food delivery at the Iowa State Fair as visitors can use QR codes at five yellow booths to order from 27 vendors.
A local reporter noted that fees add 25% plus delivery times vary across locations.
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