Good morning, it’s Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
WEATHER FORECAST
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 18 mph.
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NE IOWA IN A DROUGHT
According to the US Drought Monitor, from July 5-11, all or parts of Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette and Floyd counties have experienced moderate to severe drought. The next update is due tomorrow.
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TODAY AT THE FLOYD COUNTY FAIR
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — 4-H Food Stand Open
- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. —Exhibit Hall Open to Public
- Noon — Pet Show
- 2 p.m. — Horse Show
- 4-7 p.m. — Conservation Station
- 5 p.m. — Scott’s World of Magic Show
- 5-9 p.m. — Nascar Experience, Miller’s Petting Zoo and Little Hands on Interactive Farm Exhibit
- 6-9 p.m. — Beverage Garden & Food Trucks in the Midway
- 5:30-10 p.m. — Co-Ed Sand Volleyball – ages 15 and up
- $60 per team with payouts to top 2 teams
- Registration form is online at floydcountyfair.org
- 6 p.m. — Brunon Blaszek’s Royal Bengal Tiger Show
- 6:30 p.m. — Scott’s World of Magic Show
- Click here for the Floyd County Fair Book
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MORE FAIR ROYALTY
The 2023 Floyd County Fair Queen is Josette Benning, Little Miss is Abby Howe and Little Mister is Jack Murray. The coronation was Tuesday night.
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BIG 4 FAIR PHOTOS ONLINE
From the Beef Show to the dirt track to the Queen coronation, hundreds of photos from the Big 4 Fair have been posted. You can purchase prints and downloads, which help keep this free community news site operating.
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