With the Iowa State Fair starting up there will be good representation from Guthrie County, with residents showing exhibits and receiving awards.

Guthrie County 4-H’ers and FFA will send 31 static exhibits and 63 livestock entries. Guthrie County Extension and Outreach Youth Coordinator Mollie Clarke tells Raccoon Valley how exciting it is for the amount of 4-H’ers that will represent the county at the state fair.

“It is a great representation of what Guthrie County 4-H has to offer and the determination of the kids that they have worked with all these projects whether it be a photography project or a livestock exhibit for many hours and now they finally get to show it at the state fair.”

Other awards Guthrie County residents will receive include Emerson Bendickson chosen as the Iowan Of The Day at the fair on August 15th and Sam and Sherry Carney will be inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. The Iowa State Fair runs from August 11-21st. Raccoon Valley Radio will also have local results during the fair as well.