Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Two local 11-year-olds, Finn McQuillen and Coy Shireman, have been delivering ice at the State Fair since Sunday, buying bags for $7 and selling them for $10 to earn hundreds.
They plan to use their earnings for personal goals like buying fishing equipment.
🎭 Culture
At Pioneer Hall at the Iowa State Fair Tuesday, nearly a dozen contestants competed in a lively beard contest where West Des Moines native Bulamaro Martinez won longest beard and placed third for best groomed.
Hot Glass Academy is captivating fairgoers outside Pioneer Hall at the Iowa State Fair as professional glass artists display an ancient craft dating back over 2,000 years+ The traveling exhibit gives visitors a look into rare glassblowing techniques.
At the Iowa State Fair, fairgoers took part in dairy cow yoga Tuesday morning near the Cattle Barn, enjoying a creative way to relax.
Goat yoga will take place today from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. inside the Swine Barn.
🏛️ Government
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program will expand into 22 counties in Greater Des Moines Watershed — supporting cattle producers and reducing soil erosion as the state allocates $1.5 million over five years.
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