The Story County Fair has opened on time after floodwaters left the fairgrounds in a muddy mess, sparking a massive cleanup effort. One of the highlights of the fair is a special Amberlink chicken exhibited by 8-year-old 4-H member Brooks Christian.
Flood Cleanup Efforts
Thanks to significant donations and a dedicated group of volunteers, the poultry shelves were rebuilt over the weekend. The fairgrounds are now spotless, with crews cleaning all the barns and the animals having fresh display spaces.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.