Poweshiek County Fair News


The building photo is our latest project. This 50' x 65' addition onto the existing ProLine building was made possible by a $20,000 grant from The Monsanto Fund. It will house rabbits and poultry. New rabbit cages are being donated by the Washington Merry Workers 4-H Club. The rabbits and poultry were being housed in one half of the horse barn. This addition will not only make more room for them but will also allow for the area once used by these small animals to now be used for stalling horses.
 

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Our 2005 building project funded by state allocation dollars was a clear span roof over an already existing cement patio on the south side of the Exhibit Building.  During the extreme heat it was a favorite spot of fairgoers.
 
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Other projects accomplished during 2005 and funded by grants and donations were: New show ring gates donated by HW Brand, Cement sidewalk connecting the exhibit building and the bottle calf barn donated by the Poweshiek County Farm Bureau, New permanent and portable sound systems funded by an Ahrens Foundation Grant and by a donation from Russ Crawford of KGRN radio, 8 new monroe tables were donated by Scott Township Trustees, A permanent bench installed in front of the sheep barn in memory of Craig VanArkel was donated by the Senior 4-H County Council, a split rail fence around the flower garden was donated by the Poweshiek County Master Gardeners, Water line and hydrants to the new camping area was funded by the Grinnell Hotel/Motel Tax Committee