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Annual Winding Stairs Festival returns to Traer this weekend

TRAER – Wind up in Traer for the 2026 Winding Stairs Festival, which will run August 7-8 in the 400 and 500 blocks of Second Street. This year's theme is "Harvest the Fun." The festival's committee welcomes the public to attend the community events that are separate from the festivities, and ...

Iowa Pork Producers to hand out 1,776 pork chops for America 250

The Iowa Pork Producers Association plans to have a “1776 Pork Chop Salute” at the Iowa State Fair this summer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. On Sunday, Aug. 16, 1,776 fair goers can snag a free Pork Chop on a Stick from the Iowa Pork Producers Association tent ...

Scenes from the 42nd annual MIAPA Steam Threshing and Power Show

Thousands of visitors gathered at the Sheriff's Office/Jail property between Marshalltown and State Center over the weekend for the 42nd annual Mid-Iowa Antique Power Association (MIAPA) Steam Threshing and Plowing Show, an event that highlights the rich history of agriculture in the state ...

Annual Mousehole Days returns Aug. 7-9

MELBOURNE — Summer is the season of community celebrations and Melbourne is no exception. Mousehole Days returns August 7-9 with live music, food, kids’ activities, its famous Monkey Shine Parade, and more. This year’s theme is “Mardi Gras with the Mice.” Dee Pickard, who serves ...