01 Oct 2014

Schilling Proposes Fresh Health Care Solutions

By Jon Schweppe

One year after the inception of the infamous Obamacare website, middle class families are still struggling with skyrocketing health care costs.

Schilling: "Obamacare has failed. Now we need to try something else."

EAST MOLINE, Ill. -- Today Bobby Schilling (R-Colona) said that the debate on health care reform isn't over and shouldn't be over until the issue of skyrocketing health care costs is resolved.

"Obamacare has failed," Schilling said. "Health care costs keep going up. Millions of people have lost their health insurance. Middle class families continue to feel the squeeze. Look, this obviously isn't working. We need to try something else.

"On the campaign trial, I've proposed five key solutions that will help lower health care costs and increase access to care in this country," Schilling continued. "This summer, one of those solutions passed into law. I want to go back to Congress to get the other four solutions passed and once again advocate for middle class families by working to fix our broken health care system."

Bobby Schilling's Five Health Care Solutions to Lower Costs and Increase Access to Care:

1.) Allow veterans the ability to use their own doctors in their own hometowns.

  • Bobby introduced the Enhanced Veterans Health Care Experience Act in 2011, which would give veterans the right to be treated at non-VA facilities when VA wait lists proved too long and the distance to the VA facility proved too far.
  • This summer, Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Florida) borrowed language from Bobby's bill and included it in the Veterans Access to Care Act, which passed the House unanimously 426-0 in June and was eventually signed into law by President Obama.
2.) Pass tort reform.
  • Liability insurance is out of control for doctors, and it's driving health care prices up and doctors and specialists out of their fields. We need to put a reasonable cap on non-economic damages so we can help doctors continue to save lives and practice medicine.
3.) Expand Health Savings Accounts.
  • Health Savings Accounts do a great job at giving consumers more options and preparing them for emergency health care costs. We need to expand the contribution limits and provide more incentives for people to use HSAs.
4.) Create more competition by allowing the sale of insurance across state lines.
  • Health insurance premiums are through the roof. Competition brings down prices. Consumers should have the ability to shop for insurance anywhere in the country and not just be limited to one or two choices. If we give consumers more choices, premiums will go down, and consumers will win.
5.) Encourage private doctors and dentists to help those in need by allowing them to deduct charitable care from their taxes.
  • Currently, doctors and dentists at private practices are not allowed to write charitable care off their taxes. This is a logical solution that will help those in need and help our physicians save lives.
Bobby Schilling (R-Colona) was born and raised in Rock Island, Illinois. He has been married to his wife, Christie for 28 years and together they have 10 children. Schilling represented the Illinois 17th District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011-2012, serving on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Agriculture Committee, and the House Small Business Committee. Schilling is seeking another term and is running against incumbent Congresswoman Cheri Bustos.

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01 Oct 2014

State Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces College Savings Iowa's Sixth Price Reduction in the Last Decade

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (10/01/2014)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that College Savings Iowa is once again reducing its fees. "In the last decade, we have had six price reductions, resulting in a 60% decrease in fees," Fitzgerald said. "By consistently lowering fees over time, we are ensuring that more money stays in parents' and grandparents' accounts, growing along-side the children. The plan continues to be a great value for Iowans saving for future higher-education expenses." The price reduction, effective October 15, 2014, will bring the current annual asset-based fees of College Savings Iowa's portfolios down from 0.28% to 0.26%.

"In the last ten years our assets have nearly quadrupled as we approach the $4 billion mark," Fitzgerald said. "College Savings Iowa continues to share the benefits of its growth by lowering expenses, which is a testament to the plan's commitment to deliver well-managed college savings investments at low costs." The program has 220,000 accounts established with an average plan account size of over $17,000.

College Savings Iowa, created in 1998, offers families a tax-advantaged way to save money for their children's higher education. It only takes $25 to open an account, and anyone can invest in College Savings Iowa on behalf of a child. Participants who are Iowa taxpayers can deduct contributions up to $3,098 per beneficiary from their 2014 adjusted gross income, and there are no income or residency restrictions.* For more information about College Savings Iowa, visit CollegeSavingsIowa.com or call 1-888-672-9116.

*Adjusted annually for inflation. If withdrawals are not qualified, the deductions must be added back to Iowa taxable income. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.

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Investment returns are not guaranteed and you could lose money by investing in the plan. Participants assume all investment risks as well as responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences. If you are not an Iowa taxpayer, consider before investing whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program.

For more information about the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan, call 888-672-9116 or visit www.collegesavingsiowa.com to obtain a Program Description. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are included in the Program Description; read and consider it carefully before investing. Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.

College Savings Iowa is an Iowa trust sponsored by the Iowa State Treasurer's Office. The Treasurer of the State of Iowa sponsors and is responsible for overseeing the administration of the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan. The Vanguard Group, Inc., serves as Investment Manager and Vanguard Marketing Corporation, an affiliate of The Vanguard Group, Inc., assists the Treasurer with marketing and distributing the Plan. Ascensus Investment Advisors, LLC, provides records administration services. The Plan's portfolios, although they invest in Vanguard mutual funds, are not mutual funds.

01 Oct 2014

Get Serious about Your Health

By Ginny Grimsley

Salt is Good for You, Calcium Supplements are Bad,
and the Lab Test Everyone Should Get
4 Tips for Getting Seriously Healthy from One of the
'Best Doctors in America'*

There's a reason - well, several - why so many diseases are increasing in frequency in the United States, making some that were almost unheard of 100 years ago commonplace today, says Robert Thompson, M.D., an OB/GYN and integrative medicine specialist deemed by his peers to be in the top 5 percent of U.S. physicians.

"The United States is now 46th in men's mortality and the absolute worst country in the industrialized world for first-day infant mortality," says Thompson, author of "The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn't Know," (calciumliebook.com), a new book that details the roles minerals play in overall health and how to identify and correct deficiencies and imbalances.

"Based on the current rate of autism diagnoses, there will be no 'normal' male babies born in the U.S. by 2030," he says. "The current rate of diabetes suggests 95 percent of our adult population will be diabetic by 2030. The number of children with life-threatening allergies has increased more than 1,000 percent since 1995."

A perfect storm of corporate power, profits and public misinformation has succeeded in overwhelming the basic biochemical and physiological tenets of good health, says Thompson, who published his first book, "The Calcium Lie: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know Could Kill You," in 2008.

"Mineral deficiencies are responsible for a host of health problems, which are incorrectly treated by drugs," Thompson says. "We're told by the government and the medical community that we should be ingesting certain amounts of vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent disease, like osteoporosis, when in reality, the recommendations lead to other very serious health problems."

Thompson offers these suggestions for Americans to take charge of their health:

•  Get a hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) to determine your mineral status.
This may be the most important health test that exists, Thompson says. Only when you and your doctor know for sure your mineral status and important ratios can you adapt your diet, minerals and supplements to work toward proper balance.

Thompson recommends using Trace Elements, Inc. clinical lab in Addison, Texas, because it adheres to the highest standards. The lab accepts only samples submitted by health-care providers, including physicians, nutritionists, and others, so you need to find one who does HTMA and uses that lab. (Individuals who can't find a provider can call the lab for help in locating one; HTMA is prohibited in New York state.)

•  Do not take calcium supplements unless tests indicate a deficiency. We've all been told that we must ingest lots of calcium to ensure strong bones. In fact, calcium is just one of at least 12 minerals in our bones, all of which must be present in the right balance for good bone health. Calcium has been added to so much of our food, it's unlikely most of us are deficient. And yet, people are told to take calcium supplements. Excess calcium can cause kidney and gallstones, arterial plaque, bone spurs, calcium deposits in tissues other than bone, and brain cell dysfunction, brain shrinkage and dementia. Instead of calcium, Thompson instructs all his patients and readers to take a minimum of 3 grams of trace minerals derived from sea salt every day.

•  Salt - sodium - is necessary for digestion, nutrient absorption, cell function and metabolism.
Limiting salt intake is not only the wrong advice for 90 percent of the people at risk for high blood pressure, it also contributes to the lack of minerals in our bodies. Many of us are actually deficient in sodium.

Salt is a mineral, and unrefined sea salt and rock salt is the best source of sodium and ionic minerals. If you are sodium deficient, add harvested pure sea salt liberally to your foods. It is important to use pure sea salt, and not the common table salt, as processing has stripped common table salt of its mineral value.

•  Use only vitamin supplements made from 100 percent organic whole foods that have been vine-ripened.
Almost all of us need supplements because contemporary food supplies lack adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals, thanks to soil depletion. Most store-bought vitamins include just one component of the many complex molecular elements contained in the naturally occurring vitamin source. You need all of the nutrient components to get the full benefits.

The best natural sources of readily available vitamins include raw seeds, stabilized rice bran powder, vine-ripened fresh fruit and berries (vitamin C).

*Robert Thompson, M.D., was added to the peer-reviewed directory, "Best Doctors in America," in 1996.

About Robert Thompson, M.D.

Dr. Robert Thompson is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, and a nutrition specialist who helps patients get long-term relief from chronic disease, including obesity, diabetes, hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue. His newest book, "The Calcium Lie II," is available for free at calciumliebook.com. Dr. Thompson received his medical training at the University of Kentucky and has been a leader in medical advances for more than 30 years.

01 Oct 2014

HOLIDAY THIEVES' MARKET ARTIST APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

By University of Iowa Fine Arts Council

All regional and local artists are encouraged to apply to the 2014 Holiday Thieves' Market and Annual Wine Tasting by TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7.

Iowa City, IA, (October 1, 2014) CALLING ALL ARTISTS? The application deadline for the 2014 Holiday Thieves' Market is quickly approaching. Since the 1970s and each year since, local and Midwest artists have applied to the historic fine arts show that features artwork across a wide breadth of genres. All artists are encouraged to apply by OCTOBER 7. Applications are available at http://fineartscouncil.uiowa.edu/holiday-thieves-market/.

The Fine Arts Council is proud to present the Holiday Thieves' Market and Annual Wine Tasting; an indoor exhibition held annually that showcases the work of artists across Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. The 2014 show will be held on Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Iowa Memorial Union located in downtown Iowa City. Admission is free and open to the public.

All patrons 21 years and older are invited to participate in the event's free Annual Wine Tasting from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6. Area wine vendors, including Odessa Vineyards and more, will showcase a selection of their wines for patrons to sample and enjoy.

The University of Iowa Fine Arts Council is a self-supporting, non-profit student organization that strives to support and promote community artists within the Iowa City/Coralville area and beyond. The council organizes two professional fine arts exhibitions throughout the year, the Riverbank Art Fair in late April and the Holiday Thieves' Market in December. Both shows support arts outreach within the community while supporting local artists in a unique, enjoyable, and welcoming atmosphere.

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01 Oct 2014

1 year anniversary of government shutdown

By Lance Coles

One Year Later: A Vote for Steve King or Joni Ernst is a Vote for Another Government Shutdown

Des Moines, Iowa - One year ago, Congressman Steve King and members of the Republican Party shut down the federal government at an enormous cost. Their actions roiled the country as federal workers were furloughed, national parks were closed, and Social Security checks were delayed. Now, with Joni Ernst is running for Senate, and Steve King is running for re-election.

Ken Sagar, President of the Iowa Federation of Labor issued the following statement:

"It's despicable that Steve King is running for re-election to the House after he voted to shut down the government and supported the government shutdown last year.

Does he think that's a qualification for public office? Will he assume that an election victory is a vote for another government shutdown?" Rather than demonstrate responsible leadership, Steve King supported Republicans when they inflicted a serious wounds on our economy and punished federal workers and American taxpayers.

"This November, voters in Iowa have a clear opportunity to reject Steve King's style of hostage taking and elect Jim Mowrer, a responsible veteran leader and a champion of working people. This November, it's time to hold the Republican Party accountable."

If Joni Ernst is elected to the Senate, she will join King in attacking workers and our economy.

Ernst Said "We Must Stand Firm In The Fight Against" The Affordable Care Act On The First Day Of The Government Shutdown. According to a Facebook post by state Sen. Joni Ernst, Ernst said, "LIKE if you believe that on this first day of Obamacare exchange signups, we must stand firm in the fight against this damaging, job-killing legislation. #standfirm." [Sen. Joni Ernst - Facebook, 10/1/13]

The government shutdown cost our economy $24 billion. Our economy created 120,000 fewer private sector jobs. Federal workers lost 6.6 million work days while food safety inspections, small business loans, life-saving medical research, and investigations into wage violations all ceased to take place.

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01 Oct 2014

RIVERSIDE THEATRE BRINGS DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE'S QUIRKY COMEDY "KIMBERLY AKIMBO" TO IOWA CITY THIS FALL

By Rick Martin

October 1, 2014 - Iowa City, Iowa - This fall, Riverside Theatre brings to Iowa City KIMBERLY AKIMBO, David Lindsay-Abaire's quirky comedy, directed by Sean Christopher Lewis.

Kimberly is your regular teenager, except that she has an age-advancing genetic disease, an alcoholic father, a pregnant, hypochondriac mother and a pesky criminal aunt.  Now she is facing the most terrifying thing of all... the possibility of first love.

Featuring Jody Hovland as Kimberly, with Tim Budd, Carrie Houchins-Witt, Kristy Hartsgrove Mooers, and Frankie Rose.  Budd, Houchins-Witt, Hovland and Mooers were all seen in the cast of Lindsay-Abaire's GOOD PEOPLE last January at Riverside.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO runs Thursday-Sunday, October 17-November 2, 2014.  Tickets: Adults, $28-30; Youth, $18, Student Rush, $20.   Details at riversidetheatre.org, or by phone at 319-338-7672.   Riverside Theatre is located at 213 N. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, Iowa.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the second show of Riverside's 34th season of professional theatre.

 

ABOUT THE PLAY

"It's rare to find a play that is both incredibly poignant on topics like loneliness and love but that can still stay completely hysterical and surprising throughout." -Sean Christopher Lewis, Director 

Moving suddenly to Bogota (pronounced buh-GO-da), New Jersey in the 80's is tough, especially with a dysfunctional family, especially as a teenage girl with an extremely rare age-advancing disease.  But Kimberly has more to deal with than being 16 and looking 70 - her family is hiding a secret and is hoping that they'll be safe in Bogota....

The play contains coarse language.

The Characters:

Kimberly Levaco (Jody Hovland):  A sixteen year old girl who has an age-advancing genetic disease.  Besides trying to do her schoolwork like a normal teenager, she's dating a boy for the first time... and helping her homeless aunt commit a little fraud.

Pattie Levaco, Kimberly's Mom (Carrie Houchins-Witt):  A very pregnant, sharp-tongued hypochondriac with casts on both arms (carpel tunnel surgery) who is hiding a very big secret from the world.

Buddy Levaco, Kimberly's Dad (Tim Budd): A good natured alcoholic who loves his family but while at the bar forgets important domestic details, like dinner, and Kimberly's birthday.

Jeff McCracken, Kimberly's love interest (Frankie Rose): An awkward teenage boy in Kimberly's class who plays Dungeons & Dragons and studies the "puzzleistic arts", especially anagrams, and who has a big crush on Kimberly.

Debra, Kimberly's aunt (Kristy Hartsgrove Mooers): Homeless, foul-mouthed and resourceful, Debra follows the Levaco family from town to town causing criminal mischief.  Though she is unstable, she is emotionally close with Kimberly.

The play is brought to life by professional designers Courtney Schmitz (Scenic & Lighting Designer), Sarah Pipho (Costume Designer), and Sean Christopher Lewis (Sound Designer & Director).

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Sean Christopher Lewis is a director, actor and playwright. His work has won the Kennedy Center's Rosa Parks Award, NEA Voices in Community Award, Smith Prize, Barrymore Award and numerous other awards. With Riverside he has directed Mary's Wedding, Goat Show, Marion Bridge, Venus in Fur, The Syringa Tree and Manning Up. He has also directed for the Centre X Centre International Theatre Festival in Rwanda and at the Institut Del Teatre in Barcelona. Lewis is the artist director of Working Group Theatre.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Fri 10/17, 7:30pm

Sat 10/18, 7:30pm

Sun 10/19, 2:00pm

 

Thurs 10/23, 7:30pm

Fri 10/24, 7:30pm

Sat 10/25, 7:30pm

Sun 10/26, 2:00pm

 

Thurs 10/30, 7:30pm

Fri 10/31, 7:30pm

Sat 11/1, 7:30pm

Sun 11/2, 2:00pm


RELATED EVENTS 

Post-performance Talkbacks:  Sunday, October 19 & Friday, October 24.  Stay after the show on these dates to discuss the play with the actors.

 

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01 Oct 2014

Branstad signs Harvest Weight proclamation

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Proclamation to aid farmers in hauling harvest in an efficient and effective manner

 

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad today signed a proclamation to allow the transportation of overweight loads of soybeans, corn, hay, straw, silage and stover.  The proclamation takes effect today, October 1, 2014, and expires after 60 days.

"I am pleased today to sign this proclamation to allow Iowa farmers to move their crop yields in an effective and efficient manner," said Branstad. "Iowa's farmers are a critical component of Iowa's economy and this proclamation will ensure they're able to transport their crop ahead of deteriorating weather conditions."

"Governor Branstad and I continue to look for ways in which government can assist Iowans and today's harvest weight proclamation is another way we're able to ensure producers can get their yield out of the fields and to market," said Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds.

This proclamation is intended to allow vehicles transporting soybeans, corn, hay, straw, silage and stover to be overweight, not exceeding 90,000 pounds gross weight, without a permit, but only for the duration of this proclamation.  This action is intended to allow loads transported on all highways within Iowa, excluding the interstate system, and those which do not exceed a maximum of 90,000 pounds gross weight, do not exceed the maximum axle weight limit determined under the nonprimary highway maximum gross weight table in Iowa Code §321.463(5)(b), by more than twelve and one-half percent (12.5%), do not exceed the legal maximum axle weight limit of 20,000 pounds, and comply with posted limits on roads and bridges.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is directed to monitor the operation of this proclamation to assure the public's safety and facilitate the movement of the trucks involved.

The signed proclamation can be found here.

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01 Oct 2014

Cedar Rapids Iowa, International Traders of Iowa Joins President Jimmy Carter for 70-City Live Program on China

By Randy Stalsberg

Former President Jimmy Carter will join audiences in 70 locations nationwide for a live "town hall" meeting on the U.S.-China relationship.

 

Some of the world's most critical issues, including economics, climate change, security and trade, will require the United States and China?the two largest economies, energy users and greenhouse gas emitters?to cooperate to achieve lasting global solutions. To help Americans understand the dynamic U.S.-China relationship and answer questions on issues that touch their daily lives, the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations in collaboration with The Carter Center is conducting the eighth annual CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections program at more than 70 locations nationwide featuring a live webcast and Q&A with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on October 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. EDT. President Carter's discussion and responses to questions submitted by the nationwide audience will be moderated by National Committee President Stephen Orlins.

Location and time:

University of Iowa - Tippie School of Management

Cedar Rapids Center- 221 2nd Ave SE, Suite 300, Cedar Rapids IA

Registration 5:15 pm CST                            Cost: $15

Program 5:45 -8:00 CST                                        Register at www.iowatraders.org

Refreshments will be served                                      Prior to October 13th

In addition to the national portion of the program, each venue will have a prominent China specialist on site to address topics of interest to the local community, including economics and trade, energy and the environment, security and other issues.  Dru E Finley, China Gold Solutions. Dru E. Finley is an entrepreneur and innovator who has worked with China for more than 25 years, successfully founding, building and selling companies in both China and the United States. An interactive list of program locations nationwide will be available at: www.ncuscr.org/cth

Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.) was the 39th President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981. Under Carter's leadership, on January 1, 1979, the United States established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. In 1982, he became University Distinguished Professor at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and founded The Carter Center, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that addresses national and international issues of public policy. Since leaving office, President Carter has visited China 12 times, including most recently in September 2014.

The National Committee on United States-China Relations is the leading national, non-partisan public affairs organization devoted exclusively to building constructive and durable relationships between the United States and China
01 Oct 2014

Reproductive Justice Classes

By Elaine Kresse

Classes on Reproductive Justice will be held at the Unitarian Universalist congregation of the Quad Cities, 3707 Eastern Ave., Davenport.  For more information  go on line  at UUA.org and search Reproductive Justice.

Tuesday October 7th, at 6:30 PM   The first in a series designed to aid participants in a study of Reproductive Justice.   This session will articulate contrasting frameworks of health, rights, and justice in the area of reproduction.  Sacred Sexuality will explore the positive and negative consequences of sexuality in our lives and theologies.

Tuesday October 14th at 6:30 PM  the second  class in a series on Reproductive Justice deals with the Inherent Worth and Dignity of all and will help participants understand reproductive oppression.

Tuesday, Ooctoer, 21 at 6:30 PM  This class on the Reproductive Justice deals with Reverence for Life.  It will engage in various religious perspectives on life, pregnancy, and each perspective's claim to modern religious persecution.

Tuesday October 28th 6:30 PM This final class in the series on Reproductive Justice will combine a discussion on Right of Conscience and attempt to Identify goals, methods, and strategies for working together for reproductive justice advocacy

 

01 Oct 2014

8th Annual Iowa State Fairgrounds 5K Supports Future Renovations

By Drew Norton

DES MOINES, IA (10/01/2014)(readMedia)-- Adventure to the Iowa State Fairgrounds on November 2 for the 8th annual Fairgrounds 5K, presented by West Bank. Runners, joggers and walkers can experience the Fairgrounds' park-like setting without the hustle and bustle of the Fair. Nothing compares to an Iowa State Fair corndog and this is your chance to enjoy one "guilt free".

"In August, the Fairgrounds are filled with great people, entertainment, rides and the best food we all look forward to every year. The 5K is the perfect opportunity for Iowans to see how beautiful our Fairgrounds are while supporting its preservation and renovation," said Peter Cownie, Blue Ribbon Foundation Executive Director. "I encourage all runners, walkers, and Fair-goers alike to take part in this special event."

The 5K run's scenic race route will take you down the Grand Concourse, around the livestock barns and through the hills of the Campgrounds. Runners will see current projects on the Fairgrounds with the continued renovation of the Youth Inn and construction on the new MidAmerican Energy stage. Awards will be given to winners in different age groups and to the overall male and female finishers. Registration is $20 before October 20th, $30 from October 20-28 and $40 on race day. Entry fee includes a t-shirt and goodie bag.

Fair-lovers can also participate in the one mile walk. Take a nice stroll through the beautiful Fairgrounds. All participants in the walk will be entered into a drawing for additional prizes. Registration for the walk is also $20.

Just like the Iowa State Fair, the 5K event is for the entire family. Kids are able to participate in the Chase the Cow Kids' Run. All kids will receive a participation ribbon and a t-shirt for the $5 registration fee. To make it even more fun, kids will chase a cow mascot to the finish line!

Online registration for the Fairgrounds 5K is available at www.BlueRibbonFoundation.org. For more information about the Fairgrounds 5K or the Blue Ribbon Foundation, please visit our website or call 515-262-3111 Ext. 675.

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Since its inception in 1993, the Foundation has generated more than $100 million for renovations and improvements to the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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