Summer means carnivals, fair food, and concerts. The 2022 state fair line-ups are being announced, here's what we know:
As far as how this writer’s year went, 2022 was not really notable as far as music goes. The industry was still trying to recover from the mess of 2020 and, in fits-and-starts artists seemed to get back to the business of live performance. A few reports of bands getting COVID and...
Thursday, Aug 4 2022 Iowapeacechief 0 Comments This column by Daniel G. Clark about Alexander Clark (1826-1891) first appeared in the Muscatine Journal. Did you know the Iowa State Fair was held on “the island” south of town in 1856 and 1857? From the Muscatine Journal, October 9...
“Jerry” Katzmann at Zion Lutheran Church, Des Moines, where they were active in the church choir. Margie and Jerry had a great love for music. They provided music and entertainment to local care centers, Iowa State Fair and the Pharr South Jams in Pharr, Texas. They also enjoyed fishing...
Iowa State FairHere are the performers on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage: August 10-11 Rockland Road (country band with 6-part harmony and pop/r&b influence). August 12 2023 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation August 13 Latino Celebration August 14-18 Hypnotist Ron Diamond August 19 Country Go...
Iowa was one of the leading states in the high school movement, and continues to be among the top educational performers today.[222] The four-year graduation rate for high schoolers was 91.3% in 2017.[223] Iowa's schools are credited with the highest graduation rate in the nation as of...