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Here they come: Bicyclists arrive at the first main intersection in Shenandoah late Sunday afternoon from their 49.7-mile journey that started in Glenwood. Shenandoah officials said bikers began arriving in town by 8 a.m., with the crowd growing between 10 a.m. and noon, and a steady stream throughout the afternoon. The estimated crowd of 10,000 bicyclists will make the 75.2-mile trip through Essex, Bethesda, Villisca, Nodaway, Corning and Prescott today before the overnight stop in Creston.
Creston’s RAGBRAI activities and events stage at 4 p.m. RAGBRAI veterans’ saThe caboose on West Adlute on the main stage at 9 ams Street will open at noon p.m. Family Fun Center — 301 N. Cherry St. will be open McKinley Park: from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Union County Historical The Strand Theatre — 309 Village will be open from W. Adams St. will be show- noon until dusk on the south ing “Finding Dory” in 2D at end of McKinley Park 1:45 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Creston City Pool will and 8:45 p.m. open at 1 p.m. Local dance studios will Skateboard demonstraperform on Maple Street tions at the McKinley Park in front of Coen Furniture, skateboard park from 5 to 7 121 N. Maple St. (Leslie’s p.m. Dance and Tumbling, 2 p.m.; Farmers market at McKinSpotlight School of Dance, 3 ley Park, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. p.m.) Beverage garden opens Other: Crestmoor Golf Club — at 3 p.m. and closes at 12:30 p.m. (see entertainment be- 1801 W. Townline St.; will low) open at 8 a.m. Variety Club of Iowa bike EVENTS | 2A presentation on the main
Uptown Creston:
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Food prep: Dixie Melzer, left, of Fort Myers, Fla., with GDIF prepares the vendor’s signature chicken on a stick Sunday
evening in uptown Creston, while Steven Bochniak, right, of Creston peels an onion. GDIF is one of many food vendors that will serve RAGBRAI riders in uptown Creston today and is known for its chicken on a stick and authentic Greek gyros.
McKinley Park Festival to be held Saturday CNA associate editor khaugen@crestonnews.com
The 12th-annual McKinley Park Festival – featuring free children’s events, food and Bill Riley Talent Search – takes place Saturday in Creston. The day at the park will include a free skateboard competition and fishing for children, the talent show and a $7 hog roast dinner, which comes with sides and a drink. Children who participate in fishing or skateboarding will receive a free meal of a hot dog, chips and drink. “It’s mostly for the kids,” said John Kawa, chairman of the park and recreation board. “They all get worms, bobbers and hooks for fishing, Kawa they get a deal at the skateboarding competition, and they all get a free meal. And, the family can have a cheap dinner. Everything comes for $7 – you can’t get that anywhere.”
Events Children may sign up for the free fishing between 3:15 and 4 p.m., and fishing will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
There are three age groups: 8 and younger, 9 to 12 and 13 to 16. The High Lakes Outdoor Alliance will hand out prizes for the highest number of fish caught and largest fish. Registration for the skateboarding competition will be at 2:30 p.m. with the competition at 3:30 p.m. Before the competition, judges will place children into classes based on skill: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Last year, Pastor Dave Tebbenkamp with First Baptist Church added a station for participants to tune up their boards before competing. He will bring back the tune-up station this year, as well as skateboards to be won. During the contest, participants will be given points based on how well they skate and tricks they perform. Prizes include trophies for first, second and third place, Creston Bucks and more. There are also awards for best team spirit and best trick. The event, which was originally started by Rob Silliman, is run by Stacy Van Hal. Last year, Van Hal said about 25 children competed. She said the contest is about camaraderie and skateboarders cheering each
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All smiles: 2016 Union County Fair Princess Kadley Bailey, 7, of Creston, left, is embraced by Union County Fair Queen Maddie Travis, 18, of Creston at the coronation ceremony in the fairgrounds show arena Saturday.
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On the beach:
James Schultz, 7 months, chews on the end of a pair of sunglasses while Grady Gettler, 6 months, relaxes in his lifeguard outfit during the 6-12-month boys’ class of the beach-themed baby contest Saturday morning at Adair County Fairgrounds in Greenfield. James is the son of Meagan and Bryan Schultz of Greenfield, and Grady is the son of Hilary and Joe Gettler of Fontanelle.
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