Fair News

Plymouth County Fair hits record attendance Despite a few rainy nights, the Plymouth County Fair drew a record number of people to the fairgrounds this year. Attendance spiked to 92,500 for the five days, according to Dave Lehner, ticket chairman. 

Westergard and Schilmoeller reign as fair queen and king Ben Schilmoeller was crowned king and Caine Westergard was crowned queen of the 2009 fair.

Brink inducted into fair's Hall of Fame Darwin Brink, now of Bronson, Iowa, received the honor Wednesday prior to the crowning of fair royalty.

Ann Schoenrock is the proud winner of the 2009 Pride of Extension - Program Management award. Ann is the Plymouth County 4-H County Youth Coordinator.
Iowa State University - University Extension
Ann is a County Youth Coordinator extraordinaire. Observing the 4-H community club program in Plymouth County demonstrates Ann's ability to plan, coordinate, and communicate effectively to deliver a consistent 4-H experience for youth for the past five years. The visibility of her programs and her work with the county help market and create support for 4-H and Extension.

Fair Board member Jeff Klemme making progress with our best wishes and prayers
Le Mars Sentinel
Jeff Klemme, who recently returned home from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, is working his way step by step to being able to walk again.

New Plymouth County Fair Board Website
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We've upgraded to a professional new look with the help of local web design company LeMartianstudios.com.