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Related: About this forumJust as a break from the depressing news out of the Capitol
https://www.kcci.com/article/iconic-iowa-athletes-to-be-sculpted-out-of-butter-at-2023-iowa-state-fair/44520389We do have some fine athletes and fun traditions.
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Just as a break from the depressing news out of the Capitol (Original Post)
Cairycat
Jul 2023
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progressoid
(50,773 posts)1. That's cool.
We won't be going to the state fair this year. Just can't get enthused about what's happening here lately. Maybe next year.
rurallib
(63,256 posts)2. Kurt Warner - {** barf **}
Although I am truly surprised Dan Gable isn't in there
JPPaverage
(577 posts)3. I met Warner once
At a bowling alley here in Davenport. He was a prick towards a couple of kids who asked him for an autograph so I said the hell with him.
rurallib
(63,256 posts)4. If I recall correctly his wish was a super holy roller
got no time for those people.