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The boys of summer fashion: Purple suits and Kool-Aid T-shirts
John Naughton's wardrobe gave the season a colorful look
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Clay County Fair: Iowa's grand finale
The Spencer event runs until September 17
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Famous First Lady: Mary Todd Lincoln
Lexington, Kentucky, home was nearly lost to history
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How Nebraska drew 92,003 volleyball fans
Call it tradition or chutzpah, it was a great moment for Big Red
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August 2023
Catch Midwest summer treats while you still can
When Labor Day's on the horizon, seasonal foods and fun start to disappear
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A State Fair butter trinity: Clark, Trice, Warner
Three Iowa college athletes are sculpted in the John Deere Agriculture Building
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The tacky and talented: Iowa's State Fair
It's not the biggest state fair, but it may be the best
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Ottumwa Naval air base faces a new battle
The Carrier on the Prairie struggles to survive
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July 2023
No bike, no problem: RAGBRAI still fun for me
John Naughton has set the standard for finding fun without wheels
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Iowa's Girls of Summer: State softball
Fun in the sun in Fort Dodge is an annual tradition
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Celebrity Chef Paula Deen: Bringing Southern taste to Branson
The Georgia-based star's restaurant is a Midwest milestone
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Vacation spotlight: Busch Gardens, a zoo within an amusement park
The Tampa attraction gives visitors a chance to enjoy rides and animals, too
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