The 'Blue Ribbon Story' of the Iowa State Fair

  Join us next Tuesday evening, July 27th, at 7 p.m. in the Reading Room for LIVE! @ the Drake Library, as John Putney, Executive Director of the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, enlightens us with the story behind Iowa's own legacy event, the State Fair. Putney is currently spearheading the campaign to renovate and restore the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds. A former Iowa senator, Putney has been an avid participant in the fair for many years as Beef Superintendent, president of the Sale of Champions, and as an exhibitor.

  Complementing Putney's presentation is the Phil Stong display, located in the James Collier Heritage Room. Phil Stong is a Drake alumnus and author of "State Fair."  Librarians Sean Stone and Sara Lowe curated the exhibit earlier this summer.

  Join us on Tuesday night and hear John Putney. "Stick" around for our reception immediately following for surprise treats!           (hint, hint-->)