2022 Linn County Fair Open Static Results

Open Static Total – 39 Exhibits

Best of Show Sewing Doris Russell – Apron

Best of Show Needlework Diane Killham – Counted Cross Stitch

Best of Show Art Amy Betenbender – Diamond Dot Painting

Best of Show Quilt Sue Halley

Open Photography Total – 79 Exhibits

Best of Show Photography Kathy Clemens – Landscape

Flowers – 1^st Angie Wittmer

2^nd Samantha Saunders

3^rd David Saunders

Nature- 1^st Angie Wittmer

2^nd Abigail Scott

3^rd David Sunders

Animals 1^st Angie Wittmer

2^nd Angie Wittmer

3^rd Evie Gehring

Landscape 1^st Kathy Clemens

2^nd Abigail Scott

3^rd Alayna Smested

Architecture 1^st Kathy Clemens

2^nd Darci Rawson

3^rd Amanda Smested

People 1^st Abigail Scott

2^nd Abigail Scott

3^rd Sarah Bruce

Fairy Gardens Total – 8 Exhibits

1^st Place Adult Amy Vanderhorn

1^st Place Youth Naomi Scott

1^st Place Child Nellie Squires

2021 Linn County Fair Contest Results

 Adam with a Butterfly Tea wine.

COOKIE STACKING CONTEST

Age 5 & under, Wesley Densmere

6 to 8, Theo McGovern 

9 to 11, Makaila Arnold

12 to 14, Naiomi Scott

Adult, Nichole Phillips

Linn County Far Association Exhibition Round, Lorri Fettkether

PIE EATING

Age 4 & under, Elise Kratz 

5 to 10, (two winners due to large number of entries & we didn’t want to make them eat two pies ) Lily Nerison & Beau Keegan

11 to 17, Brody Kinkead

Adult, Dave Paris

BEARD CONTEST

Most Unique: Frederick Moore (Aberdeen, SD)

Longest: Harold Stephenson (Center Point, IA)

Best Groomed: Mike Weber (Springville, IA)

Coloring Contest

Winner: Rajita Shadrak 

STROLLER RACES

Age 5 and Under     Wesley Densmore

Ages 6-7   Brock Russler

Ages 8 – 10    James Haughenbury

BALE STACKING

Ages 5-10     Paige Martin and Hailey Ritze

Ages 11-18    Riggs Martin and Colten

TABLESCAPING

Junior – Merry Christmas!- Maryea Fulmer

Senior – Merry Christmas! – Michelle Fulmer

Senior – Welcome to the Farmhouse – Danielle Lahr

BAKED FRUIT PIE

1st    Carol Hatch

2nd   Nancy Voelker

3rd    Lois Martin

FRESH SALSA

Mild – Julia Johnson

Hot – Julia Johnson

Sweet – Julia Johnson

2021 Linn County Fair Quilt Block Challenge and Raffle Winners

Quilt lovers used their creative minds and sewing to create one-of-a-kind quilt blocks as part of the 2021 Linn County Quilt Block Challenge. Kits consisting of “fabric it called out to us to be joyful and celebrate”, stated Kris Blackford when asked about this year’s color choices. Contestants had to use all fabrics and create a design with a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from Connie’s Quilt Shop. 

Blocks were displayed at the 2021 Linn County Fair June 23rd to the 27th. The blocks were judged for the Viewer’s Choice and the winner was block #34 humming bird by Trudy Waybill.  Later the blocks will be made into a quilt to be raffled off at the following year’s fair. All proceeds will go towards improvements of The Linn County Fair.

#34 Humming Bird by Trudy Waybill

The 2019 Quilt Blocks were quilted into a beautiful quilt that was raffled off and the winner was announced Sunday, June 27th at the fair this year. The winner was Lynne Rauch.
 

2019 Quilt Block Challenge completed quilt – raffled off at the 2021 Linn County Fair

2021 Linn County Open Static & Photo Results

Many brought out and showcased their hobbies and talents at the 2021 Linn County Fair by entering them in the Open Static and Photography Show. It was open to all Iowa residents of all ages, including youth and 4-H members.

Overall for the Open Static we had 4 youth exhibitors with 14 exhibits in open static and 30 exhibitors with 65 exhibits. Open photography consisted of 13 exhibitors with 50 photo entries.

2021 Open Static Results: 

Best of Show Sewing – Sarah Serbousek

Needlework – Diane Killiam

Art – Sheila Kilham

Craft – Amy Vanderhorn

Home Improvement – Danielle Lehr

Quilting – Sue Halley

Open Photography – Carrie Robertson

2018 Linn County Fair Little Mr. and Miss Candidates

The Linn County Fair Association is proud to announce the 2018 Linn County Fair Little Mr. and Miss Candidates:

 

Makaila Arnold

Makaila is the daughter of Lori Osterkamp and Doug Arnold. Her favorite thing about The Linn County fair is hanging out and playing with her friends. When she grows up she wants to be a dancer or basketball player. Makaila is a good friend because she chooses to be kind.

Sophia Arnold

Sophia is the daughter of Lori Osterkamp and Doug Arnold. Her favorite thing about The Linn County Fair is the animals. She really enjoys petting them and looking at all the different kinds. Sophia is a good friend because she helps people when they need help. She wants to be a worker at The Linn County Fair when she grows up.

Brynn Bowman

Brynn is the daughter of Jarod and Leann Bowman. Brynn’s favorite thing about The Linn County Fair is helping in the petting zoo and helping her mom set things up. She also enjoys showing the goats. Brynn is a good friend because she plays with anyone and likes to share. She aspires to be a vet or teacher when she grows up.

Layla Breitbach

Layla is the daughter of Eric and Jenn Breitbach. Her favorite thing about The Linn County Fair is the horse and pony show because she loves horses and ponies. Layla would like to be a pet shelter volunteer and an equestrian when she grows up. She also makes a good friend because she is honest, kind, and fair.

Aria Unash

Aria is the daughter of Jay and Jennifer Unash. Aria’s favorite thing about The Linn County Fair is showing baby goats because her big brother also does. She makes a good friend because she is helpful and nice to everybody. When she grows up she would like to be a Linn County Fair teacher that educates little kids on how to show goats.

Otto Steffen

Otto is the son of Heidi and Chad Steffen. Otto’s favorite thing about The Linn County Fair is showing sheep because he enjoys showing with his brother. When he grows up he wants to be an army fire fighter. Otto is a good friend because he plays with everyone.

The Crowning

The reigning 2017 Little Mr. and Miss Linn County will be handing off their titles at The 2018 Linn County Fair during the opening night of the fair, June 27th.

The 2017 Little Miss Linn County Fair is Ava Hoover. Ava is the daughter of Matthew and Emily Hoover. She loves showing at the Little Shepard Show during The Linn County Fair because it is fun and exciting. When Ava grows up she wants to be a babysitter and a baker. She is a good friend because she cheers up her friends when they’re sad.

The 2017 Little Mr. Linn County Fair is Brayden Beauregard. Brayden is the son of Scott and Tracy Beauregard. Brayden’s favorite things about The Linn County Fair are the tractor pull and the Little Shepard Show as it gives him a chance to show before becoming a 4-Her. When he grows up he wants to be a farmer for Blackford farms. Brayden is a good friend because he is caring and respectful of others.

2018 Linn County Fair Queen Candidates

The Linn County Fair Association is proud to announce the 2018 Linn County Fair Queen candidates:

Riley Blackford is the daughter of Dawn and the late Scott Blackford of Alburnett.  Riley will be a senior at Alburnett this fall. She plans to attend a four year university while studying nursing and playing soccer.

Alexa Gromley is the daughter of Paul and Trudy Gromley of Marion.  Alexa will be a freshman at Iowa State University this fall.  She will be studing biology with the hopes of pre-vet track.

Mirannda Schneider-Kettelkamp is the daughter of Robert and Cindy Kettelkamp of Marion.  Mirannda will a freshman at Kirkwood this fall where she will get her RN, and transfer to Allen College to get her BSN.

Delaney Sturtz is the daughter of Michelle Tegeier, Greg Hutchinson and Mike Sturtz of Cedar Rapids.  Delaney will be attending Kirkwood this fall getting her degree in Ag business and Ag production.

Mackenzie Yoder is the daughter of Josh and Wendy Yoder of Central City.  Mackenzie will be a senior at Central City High School.  Mackenzie’s future plans are to attend Kirkwood for vet technician and then continue to Iowa State University to pursue veterinarian school.

The reigning 2017 Linn County Fair Queen, Alexis Costello and Princess, Kiera Dixon will be handing off their titles at The 2018 Linn County Fair during the opening ceremonies on June 27^th at 6:00pm and crowning the newest of the Linn County Fair royalty.

The 2017 Linn County Fair Queen Alexis Costello is the daughter of Tim and Karen Costello of Cedar Rapids.  Alexis is attending Mt. Mercy University studying human resource management and criminal justice.  She will be graduating in the spring of 2019.

The 2017 Linn County Fair Princess Kiera Dixon is the daughter of Michael and Karen Dixon of Walker.  Kiera is a student at Central College where she is studying social sciences with and endorsement in secondary education.

Committee Chair, Jennifer Dunn was excited about this year’s group of ladies and looks forward to hear who our judges have selected for the 2018 Linn County Fair Queen and Princess.  “With this competition we are able to meet some of the most influential young ladies in our county!  We also help build these ladies resumes and interviewing skills that they can hopefully use in their future” says Jennifer Dunn.

The current committee is Kris Blackford, Susan Clarke, Kathy Clemens, Jean Dunn, Molly Hogan and Jennifer Dunn.

The judging for the contest was on June 3rd at the Linn County Fairgrounds in the Lynn Dunn Memorial Building.

The coronation will be Wednesday June 27th at 6 p.m. at the Linn County Fairgrounds, in the grandstand.

For more details about the fair’s website at:  www.thelinncountyfair.com

Youth Day at The Linn County Fair – June 28th

The Linn County Fair Association along with Community Savings Bank and KDAT 1o4.5 presents “YOUTH DAY” at The Linn County Fair on THURSDAY, June 28th at the fairgrounds in Central City. There will be many FREE events and activities for kids of all ages, including educational booths, FREE train rides, FREE face painting, Cock-a-doodle Zoo, FREE book giveaway, the Farm Credit Services Ag Educational Zone, and more.

FREE Face Painting

There will be several items on display including the Central City Fire Truck, Center Point Ambulance, Linn County Sheriff Department & McGruff the Crime Dog, St. Luke’s Helicopter, TSR Performance Monster Trucks, science exhibits, entertainment on the Farm Bureau Free Entertainment stage and more.

Youth Day 2014

Several of the free demonstrations and shows we have scheduled to date include:

• Face Painting 9am to 5pm
• Train Rides 9am to 1pm ($1 per ride 1pm to 3pm)
• Bouncy House 9am to 1pm
• Hands on activities in the LDM Building – 9am to 1pm
• Science hands on activities – 9am to 4pm
• “Make & Take” Seed Projects – Ag Educational Tent – 9am to
• Mega Truck Freestyle Mania meet & greet 9am – 2pm, more details below
• Center Point Tae Kwan Do Demonstrations at   9:30 am
• Magic Show   at 11:00 am
• Big Bear Puppet Show at 12:00 pm
• Big Bear Puppet Show at 2pm
• The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Rock Bands – 4pm

Free animals shows and demonstrations:

• Cock-a-doodle Zoo – 9am to 9pm
• 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Test – 9am
• Kiddie Kalf Show 9:30 am
• 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show- 10am
• Llama Demonstrations- 1pm
• 4-H Cavy Loudest Wheeker and Quickest Dropper Contest- 2pm

St. Luke’s Helicopter

Free Contest:

• Duck Races (rubber ducks) – 8am to 6pm
• Youth Stroller Races- registration at 10am, contest at 11am
• Cookie Stacking – registrations at Noon, contest at 1pm
• Bale Stacking – registrations at 2pm, contest at 3pm

Free Mega Truck Freestyle Mania meet and greet on the track as part of Youth Day starting at 9am. Kids of all ages will be able to meet the drivers and check out trucks that will be performing that night in the grandstand as part the Mega Truck Freestyle Mania. The first 500 kids to the meet and greet will receive a free ticket to that night’s Mega Truck Freestyle Mania grandstand event at 7pm.

Mega Truck Freestyle Mania

Majority of the Youth Day events will take place from 9am to 4pm, with some exhibits and free activities only available from 9am to 1pm. The carnival will open at 11 am with a Youth Day special of 1 ticket per ride from 11am to 1pm. Wristband times will be from 2 pm to 6 pm, that allows you to ride all the rides you want during that time.

FREE Train Rides 9am to 1pm

Check out our website for more details and updates to the schedule as it becomes available by going to https://thelinncountyfair.com/fair-week/.

Reminder to make sure that children wash their hands after leaving a livestock area and/or after touching an animal. There are several hand washing stations throughout the livestock area. It is even more important that they wash their hands before eating, even if they haven’t been in the animal area.

Feel free to bring your own lunch for the kids to have a picnic at the fair. There will be a hospitality tent near the grandstand that will have some picnic tables in it. There will also be picnic tables in the food vendor area and spread around on the fairgrounds. There are also some great places on the hill under the shade that many use to enjoy a picnic.

If you are bringing a large group of kids, please email us at info@thelinncountyfair.com so we can let our gate attendance know. You will be able to drop the kids off at the front gate and then our gate attendance will direct you where you can park your vehicle.

We are looking forward to having your group at the 2018 Linn County Fair Youth Day!

The Linn County Fair’s 130th Anniversary- “There is No Place Like the FAIR!”

June 27th to July 2nd, 2018

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2018 Quilt Block Challenge

It’s that time again to get your creative minds and sewing machines ready for the Linn County Fair Quilt Block Challenge. Pre-civil war reproduction fabrics have been chosen to commemorate the 130th anniversary of The Linn County Fair. The kits are now available for $5 and can be picked up at Connie’s Quilt shop in Marion or by contacting Kris Blackford or Jean Dunn.

 

Blocks will be on display at the 2018 Linn County Fair June 27th thru July 2nd. The blocks will be judged for the Viewer’s Choice that will receive a $25 gift certificate from Connie’s Quilt Shop. Later the blocks will be made into a quilt to be raffled off at the following year’s fair. All proceeds will go towards improvements of The Linn County Fair.
Rules:

• Contest limited to 50 participants. Open to all Iowa residents.
• Contestant will pay $5.00 per kit. One kit per exhibitor.
• Exhibitor may use all fabrics that are included in the kit. Do not add fabrics.
• Appliquéing is allowed. Quilting is now allowed. Machine or hand embroidery is not allowed.
• Paper piecing is allowed but must take off the backing yourself before entering your block.
• Exhibitor may use an established pattern or create an original block, the block size must be 9 ½” by 9 ½”, will finish to 9″ x 9″.
• Blocks entered become property of The Linn County Fair Association. Blocks to be made into a quilt and raffled off the following year with the proceeds going for improvements of The Linn County Fair. Extra blocks received may be made into a small wall hanging, shams or pillows.
• A $25 gift certificate to Connie’s Quilt Shop will be awarded for Viewers Choice.

TIPS:

1. Take your fabrics and copy them off on your printer, lay them out on a graphic design.
2. Use scrap fabrics to make your block 1st before cutting into your kit fabric.

Stop by Connie’s Quilt Shop in Marion to pick up the quilt blocks or by contacting Kris Blackford at 319-721-9136, Jean Dunn at 319-721-6524 or emailing blackfords@thelinncountyfair.com. The finished block must be dropped off at Connie’s Quilt Shop, to Kris Blackford or Jean Dunn no later than Monday, May 7, 2018.

Stay tuned for your opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to win the 2017 Quilt Block Challenge finished quilt. Drawing will be held during the 2018 Linn County Fair, need not be present to win. Raffle tickets will be for sale for $1 per tickets.

Storm Doesn’t Affect 2017 Linn County Fair- Attendance Highs

Mother Nature created a little havoc at the start of the 2017 Linn County Fair, but it didn’t stop the volunteers and fair-goers from having a record breaking fair. The numbers have finally been tallied and verified, this year will be one that will go down in the history books for many reasons, most of all for being a place that many “Family Traditions” begin for the summer!

Funnel clouds, minutes after they pass over the Linn County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 28th. Photo provided by Heidi Steffen

A storm that produced a funnel cloud over the Linn County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 28th during the evening opening program of the fair, knocked down a large tree, blew over small and large tents, damaged the old “Presentation Building”, and knocked out the fair’s internet service (which is still not completely up and running). With the help and support of the many volunteers the Fair Linn County Association was able to get everything cleaned up and have things ready to go by 9am on Thursday morning for the typical 3rd largest day of the fair, Youth Day. 

A large tree down by the beef arena due to Wednesday evening storm-  Photo provided by G.G. Photography

Due to the storm Wednesday evening of the fair the Mutton Bustin’ grandstand event was cancelled that night and the over all attendance for Wednesday was down 35% from the previous year.  

The LDM Building filled with Youth Day hands on activities and informational booths.

The storm didn’t stop people from coming out to the fair on Thursday, Youth Day. Youth Day is an opportunity for youth of all ages to come to the fair and enjoy the many free events and activities that are on hand. On Youth Day they get to experience a local county fair like no other.  The majority of the free activities run from 9am to 1pm, which we had a record of over 6,200 people coming through our gates to enjoy the activities. Thursday overall was also a record breaking day with a total day attendance over 14,500 people, the most on record for a Thursday of the fair.

2017 Sperry Engines Hill-N-Hole Mud Racing – Photo provided by G.G. Photography

The momentum from Thursday continued into Friday, also breaking a record attendance with over 8,600 in attendance. The Friday grandstand event, Professional Bull Riding followed by Bellamy Brothers in concert, ended up being the second largest crowd we had for a concert at The Linn County Fair over the past 10 years, second only to the John Michael Montgomery concert held 2014 at the fair. 

Rice Bull Riding Co. introducing Bull Riders- photo provide by G.G. Photography

Bellamy Brothers performing in concert – photo provide by G.G. Photography

Saturday of the fair continued to bring in the fair-goers and break records. Saturday afternoon we held a new grandstand event, Classic Linn County Truck & Tractor Pull. This Saturday afternoon event was the second largest crowd for a Saturday afternoon grandstand event. That night was another record crowd with the annual ECIPA Truck & Tractor Pull at the fair. The pull that night brought in over 2,600, breaking the record the same event had set back in 2015. Saturday was a huge day and ended with a bang! The fair broke another one day overall attendance record on Saturday with over 13,200 people, beating the previous record set in 2015. 

Classic Linn County Truck & Tractor Pull – photo provided by Heidi Steffen

ECIPA Truck & Tractor Pull – photo provided by Heidi Steffen

Sunday afternoon of the fair has become to be known as a fun family event in the grandstand. This year was no different and brought the families to prove it. We had the Lil’ Monster Trucks back for a second year and had 75% more in attendance for the same event then we did last year. The crowd also, ended up being the second largest crowd for that time slot, just second to rodeo held in 2012. 

Lil’ Monster Trucks – photo provided by Heidi Steffen

One event that is becoming a family tradition at the fair continues to bring the families for a fun Sunday evening grandstand event is the Chuckwagon Races. This year the event had a record breaking attendance of over 1,700, breaking a record that the event had set in 2009 when the event was introduced back at The Linn County Fair from being absent for many years. 

Chuckwagon Races – photo provided by Heidi Steffen

Sunday was also Military Appreciation Day. All Military personnel current and past got into one or both of the grandstand events. We saw the number of military personnel increased by 150% from the previous year that came out and enjoyed one or both of the grandstand events. Overall, Sunday was another record breaking day. It broke an overall attendance record for that day with close to 10,000 attending the fair. The previous record was set in 2011.

Mother Nature tried to keep down The Linn County Fair, but the supporters of the fair made sure that wasn’t the case. We saw more faces and more people outside of Linn County attending the fair (4% more than previous years). The overall attendance this year was up 40% from last year and set a new record for Fair.  The Linn County Fair has come along way in 10 years and has seen a 212% growth in that time span from 16,000 people in attendance in 2008 to this year’s fair over 50,000 attendance. 

2017 Linn County Fair’s banner did not survive the storm. Here is a picture of it the night before the fair kicked off. Photo provided by Joshua Rich

Special thanks to the many volunteers that helped make the 2017 Linn County Fair another successful fair! Many thanks for the continuous support and dedication of our many Community Partners and the Linn County Supervisors, without their support The Linn County Fair Association couldn’t continue to provide a free fair and provide a great local county fair for Linn County and surrounding communities. Many families started a new “Family Tradition”, while others continued to create great memories with their family at the 2017 Linn County Fair in Central City! 

To take a look back at The 2017 Linn County Fair and check out the many pictures for the week’s events by going to https://www.flickr.com/photos/thelinncountyfair/collections/72157683138939803/ See you back at the fair June 27 to July 2nd, 2018! 

2017 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction

Every year many 4-H and FFA members look forward to showing their livestock at The Linn County Fair in Central City. Some then sell their prized animal in the Livestock Auction at the end of the fair that was held on Monday, July 3, 2017. The proceeds from the livestock auction goes directly to the 4-H or FFA member. Many save up this money and put it towards college. Others use it to continue raising their other livestock at home and some members pay it forward and donate their auction checks to project dear to their heart.

A project dear to many hearts this year was “Denny’s Dream”, the memorial fund in honor of Denny Booth to build a new Youth Council Food Booth on the Linn County Fairgrounds.* This year after the auction was over Farmers State Bank put up a hog that they had privately purchased from a 4-Her to be auction off with all proceeds being donated to “Denny’s Dream”.  The total proceeds of the donation for the hog was $8,700, this does not include the pledge for the concrete work (donated by Louie & Deb Zumbach) and the excavating work and utilities (donated by Rathje Construction). 

The hog being auction off to help support “Denny’s Dream” during the 2017 Linn County Fair Livestock Auction held on Monday, July 3rd.

In Kind Donations for “Denny’s Dream” Hog

Farmers State Bank

RJ Construction

Bodensteiner Equipment

Linn Co-op Oil

Makenna & Hadley Dunn

Community Savings Bank

Betenbender Cattle

In Memory of Scott Blackford

Darrell & Mary Rose Elliot

Grass Carpet Lawn Service

Martin Family Farm

Carrothers Family Farms

Airy Farms

Hatch Family Farms

Whitham Family

Shulista Farms

Waltz n Meadows Boer Goats

Washington Busy Beavers 4-H Club

Linn County Corn & Soybean Growers

Thuerauf Farms

Burns Farms

Lois & Loyd Martin

Prairie Union Wildcats 4-H Club

David & Valerie Roll

Dennis Uthof

Alburnett FFA Chapter

Mycogen Seeds/Stephen Martin

Morris Family/Muddy Bottom Farms

Nissen Family Farms

Cletis Sloan on behalf of her Grandchildren

Mark Hoffman of Edward Jones

Integrity Builders/Bret Shulista

East Central Iowa Two Cylinder Club/Don Hatch

Troy Louwagie

Kirk Weih

This year The Linn County Fair Livestock Auction consisted of 109 head that ran thru the auction including 40 cattle, 23 sheep, 1 goats, and 45 swine.

The Linn County Fair Association helps put on the auction every year and with the help of Farmer State Bank clerking this event it is a successful event every year. Special thanks to this year’s auctioneers John Airy and Louis Zumbach. The auction brought in several new buyers this year and many long time buyers. Special thanks to the many supporters of the Linn County Fair 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction:

BUYER(S) NAMES		City
7th AVENUE DAIRY QUEEN/SNOOKS BOUSKA		Marion
ABBE CREEK AG		Mt. Vernon
BECK’S SEEDS/JIM & STACEY LENSCH		Marion
DEWAYNE BECKNER		Marion
COMMUNITY SAVINGS BANK		Edgewood
DAY RETTIG MARTIN PC/RON MARTIN		Cedar Rapids
EXCHANGE STATE BANK		Springville
F & M BANK		Manchester
FARMERS STATE BANK		Marion, Alburnett, Hiawatha, Cedar Rapids
GEHRING ORTHODONTICS		Toddville
GRIEBEL FAMILY		Ely
HATCH FARMS/DONALD HATCH		Center Point
MARK HENIK		Mt. Vernon
JEFF HENNESSEY		North English
HILLS BANK & TRUST		Mt. Vernon, Marion, Cedar Rapids
HY VEE		Marion
INTERSTATE GRAIN SERVICE		Center Point
KELLY CONCRETE		Marion
L & J CUSTOM/RJ CARSON		Marion
LIEBE TRUCKING		Alburnett
LINN COOP OIL COMPANY		Alburnett, Marion, Springville
LINN COUNTY CORN & SOYBEAN GROWERS		Central City
MALLIE FARMS INC		Mt. Vernon
MARC WOLRAB CONSTRUCTION		Mt. Vernon
MARK’S LOCKER		Rowley
MARTIN FAMILY FARMS-Steve & Karen Martin/Albert & Vicki Martin Family		Springville
METRO HARLEY DAVIDSON		Cedar Rapids
MIDWEST INSURANCE CORP.		Central City
MT. VERNON BANK & TRUST CO.		Mt. Vernon
NEIGHBOR INSURANCE SERVICES-JENNIFER DUNN		Marion
P & K MIDWEST EQUIPMENT		Mt. Vernon
PEIFFER LAW OFFICE		Cedar Rapids
R S FARM/ROBERT ROSS		Central City
RATHJE FARMS		Marion
JEROME RIES		Ryan
RJ CONSTRUCTION		Marion
SHULISTA FARMS/BRETT SHULISTA		Central City
THEISEN’S		Cedar Rapids
WALKER STATE BANK		Walker
KIRK WIEH		Mt Vernon

* “Denny’s Dream”

The Linn County 4-H Youth Council thanking the audience for their support of “Denny’s Dream”.

In May of 2016, Denny Booth, a long time 4-H volunteer and Youth Council Advisor on the club & county level, unexpectedly passed away.  His dream was to build a bigger & better food stand with amenities such as hot & cold running water and covered seating on the side.  The 4-H Youth Council has have had their current food booth since 1992 and have since outgrown it.  This food booth is the  4-H Youth Council’s biggest source of funding for the many activities they offer & support throughout the year.  It is VITAL for their operation.

Youth Council’s goal…
Denny’s Dream started with a design drawn on a napkin after the 2013 fair was relocated to the Delaware County Fairgrounds.  Denny liked the food stand facility there and started thinking about how the Linn County’s 4-H Youth Council could replace the building on the fairgrounds.  Each year, there are concerns with the health department codes.

Amenities they hope to have:

• *hot & cold running water
• *covered seating area
• *more prep space & storage space
• *correct food service equipment

Importance of the food booth:

Not only does the 4-H Youth Council Food Booth provide a convenient location for food & drink during the fair, it also teaches members workplace skills such as money handling, food prep, ordering supplies, customer service, etc.

Earnings from the food stand are the 4-H Youth Council’s operating funds (and their largest fundraiser) for the many events & community service projects during the year.  An annual budget is set based off the previous year’s income.

Their annual Pie Auction proceeds are solely used yearly to provide various scholarships to Linn County 4-H Youth.

Denny’s Dream is a completely separate campaign. 4-H Youth Council recently started a new account with funds raised by helping the Linn County Master Gardeners at their Plant Sale.  This “seed money” along with donor pledges is helping them to get started!

“Denny was passionate for 4-H, a hard worker for 4-H & always made sure we had the best experience.”—Grace, Class of 2018

“I don’t know how to explain him—a great mentor & friend. He taught me how to put a metal roof on the Council Booth.”—CJ, Class of 2017

“A great man who taught me many things.  He was wise, kind & intelligent.” –Kiera, Class of 2017

“I did not know Denny for long. He was fun, inspirational, & hard working. He was someone who I looked up to & was inspired by his love for 4-H’ers & 4’H.”—Tracie, Class of 2019

Denny inspired me through other people because he influenced them to join 4-H which then inspired me to join 4-H.”—Kayla, Class of 2020