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The fair plans to build a new barn at the west end of the fairgrounds by 2020. The twin tents have less space than the old barn did, and there are fewer sheep on display this year.
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair has $25 million plans to renovate all its livestock barns over the next several years. The livestock barns serve as the primary facilities for 4-H and FFA ...
Among other things, the Iowa State Fair is identified with its buildings: from the enormous Grandstand to the dignified Pioneer Hall. Officials have… ...
The opening ceremony of the State Fair on Thursday showcased the newly renovated 109-year-old Sheep Barn, spruced up with a new roof, fresh paint, new storm sewer and yes, additional restrooms ...
The barn at Curtis Farm, Green Lane, Horsham, will be a specialised structure designed to isolate sheep infected with bluetongue and cattle with bovine tuberculosis (TB). Horsham District Council ...
Bazille brought nine sheep to the State Fair, from Baldwin, Wisconsin. But these are no ordinary sheep. They're called baby dolls or minis, and the tallest ones are 24 inches from hoof to shoulder.