Letter to the Editor: Submitted by Jim Magner

To the Editor:

The Allamakee County Fair Board did a great job of putting together a week of entertainment for county residents and visitors. It all appeared well attended each night, and while working a booth during the day, plenty of activity was happening.

New improvements, such as the extended beer tent area and allowing single-night grandstand tickets, were excellent ideas. More food stands and vendors give more choices to visitors and also complement the regular 4-H food stand with more people eating out at the fair.

On another note, our State Fair is upon us and the Iowa State Fair is rated in the top five of State Fairs in the nation, last I read. It would be nice if a county institution or organization would sponsor a bus or transportation to our state capital for senior citizens and others who would like to attend but lack the means to get there.

Our State Fair should be on everyone’s bucket list at least once in their lifetime. After all, some tax money is used in different forms in holding it. There are six different financial and full-service banking institutions operating in and serving Allamakee County residents presently. It would be great if one or more banks would combine or individually step up to the plate and help provide transportation to our State Fair in Des Moines.

Jim Magner
Waukon