While this year is certainly different than last year in that we can do more things outdoors, we are still in the midst of what feels like a never ending pandemic. All of the following are subject to change and mask requirements are up to the event so please check their website before attending. Renaissance…
Month: August 2021
Top Eight Actually Useful Classes that Should be Taught in School
School can teach many, many important things for one’s life but it more often than not can be lacking in teaching even the most basic of skills. The following are classes that aren’t traditional in what they teach their students but the skills the students will learn will help them for the rest of their…
Top Ten Reasons to Go to the Extreme Sunday at the Iowa State Fair
Admission is cheaper-$10 for adults and $6 for ages 5-11. Admission is $3 off the adult admission if you bring in 3 canned food items so clean out your cabinets and save a little money in the process. The lines will be a bit shorter since everyone who is hard core about the fair are…
Nine Things Eastern Des Moines locals go through during the Iowa State Fair
The state fair is an 11 day annual event that brings great joy to many. But to those who live near the fairgrounds there is a certain dread every year when that first batch of campers comes rolling into town. The following are why those of us who live near the fairgrounds aren’t always…
Top Ten Foods to try at the Iowa State Fair
All photos courtesy of the Iowa State Fair Peanut Butter and Fluff cookie dough-$6-Dipped in Chocolate stand- Anyone who loves cookie dough, marshmallow fluff and cocoa krispies in one creation will love this new addition. You can get it covered in chocolate or leave it plain depending on how much of a chocolate fan you…
