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Card, Dean Named Monona County Fair Royalty

Grell, Bruning Named Miss Congeniality

    The Monona County Fair was held last week, and a number of kids in our area received crowns during the coronation part of the fair.
    In the elementary portion of the coronation, Genevieve Card (daughter of Amy and Tim Card of Onawa and granddaughter of Sharyl and Dave Bruning of Mapleton, Alice Card of Sioux City, and the late Jim Card) was crowned Little Princess.
    "I was surprised and happy when they called my name to be Little Princess," said Genevieve. "I just smiled and smiled."
    Genevieve's favorite part of the fair involved furry little animals that hop around.
    "My favorite part of the fair was passing out ribbons at the rabbit show and petting the bunnies."
    Another tyke with ties to our part of the world also received a crown. Adalynn Dean (daughter of Jayce and Braden Dean of Mapleton and granddaughter of Jane and Jay Ingram of Danbury, Kathy and Kirk Lacy of Mapleton, and Jason Dean of Smithland) was the first runner up.
    "I was really surprised and excited," Addy said concerning being called as first runner up.
    Like Genevieve, Addy's favorite part of the fair involved furry animals, but they weren't rabbits.
    "The dog show," she commented. "I liked all the cute dogs and getting to hand out the trophies."
    Addy also liked "the jumpy pillow," a large inflated pillow on which multiple people could jump.
    "It was the best week of my life," exclaimed Camryn Bruning.
    Young Camryn Bruning (daughter of Melissa and Jeff Bruning of Mapleton and granddaughter of Sharyl and Dave Bruning of Mapleton) rounded out the Little Princess portion of the program as Little Miss Congeniality.
    Camryn immensely enjoyed the foam party during the fair, but her favorite part in relation to being named Miss Congeniality was getting to be on the royal court with her cousin (Genevieve Card) and riding in the parade.
    The high school portion gave the Miss Congeniality sash to Emily Grell (daughter of Anna and Jamey Grell of Danbury, granddaughter of the late Yvonne and Fred Grell and the late Bernice and Wilmer Knutson).
    "It was almost more special to get that than anything else because the girls voted me for that, so i was really happy and just grateful," stated Grell.
    Along with her usual fair rituals such getting her projects judged, modeling her clothing projects, and participating in presentations, Emily spent extra time at the fair this year helping hand out trophies and ribbons at different livestock shows and being an ambassador to the fair.
    "My favorite part was getting to be a part of all the different parts of the fair, meeting all the people, and hanging out with all the kids," she added.
    Congratulations to all of the ladies.
    We will print all fair results after we receive Woodbury County Fair results in mid August.
    Photo by Mackenna Chapman. Thank you!


Garage Sales This Weekend

    This Friday and Saturday, six garages will be opened to the public with the hopes of shoppers buying some of their previously loved items. Designer bags, geodes, lots of household items, clothes, and holiday items are just part of the items you will find.
    The map can be found in this issue. Maps will also be found (while supplies last) at KCK and Colbert's Market.


Corn Days Design-A-Tee Contest Announced

    The Corn Days committee is needs help for an important part of the weekend - t-shirts.
    The committee is holding a t-shirt design contest. The designs need to be free from profanity or obsene images, and be a design which would be enjoyed by a variety of people. The winning design will earn the designer $50.
    Have a great idea but don't have artistic abilities? Either submit your entry with a rough drawing of your thought, or contact Lynn Buth at 712-840-0327 who will help make your idea using computer graphics.
    Entries are needed by August 8th. To enter, send your entries to corndays@danbury-ia.com, text it to Lynn at 712-840-0327, leave it at Colbert's Market and ask them to put the entry in the Danbury Review file, or mail to The Danbury Review, Box 207, Danbury, IA 51019. Entries may also be messaged to Corn Days on Facebook. Mailed entries must be postmarked no later than August 8th to qualify.


Four Months In, Danbury Maintenance Man Kreger Still Enjoys His Job

    On February 24th, the City of Danbury found itself without a maintenance person. Jake Clemon had resigned and taken a job with the Iowa DOT. The city made do while a new maintenance person was hired. OnMarch 25th, Chad Kreger became that new maintenance person. Chad, who had previously been the maintenance person in Whiting, brought that experience with him.
    "Outside of the nitrate problem, it's been awesome," said Chad who lives between Smithland and Hornick.
    On June 5th the nitrate levels in the water elevated above an acceptable level, and for a week residents were encouraged to drink bottled water, especially babies and those with health issues. Chad said that that particular week was the worst part of his job so far.
    "The nitrate problem was brutal, but it got me to be more intimate and involved with the water plant, so you can't take that stuff with a grain of salt," he commented.
    When asked the best part of his job so far, Chad didn't hesitate to answer with two words - the community.
    Chad's acreage, lovingly called the funny farm, fills the lives of him and his fiancee, Leah with enough activity to keep them on their toes. The couple's family includes seven children, Coda, 16; Case, 13; Cadin, 11; Cora, 7; Jace, 4; and twins Charley and Calliyah, 4 months old. But wait! That's not all! They also have a small zoo of which they care. Longhorn cattle, llama, sheep, goats, chickens, and rabbits are some of the non-human animals which call the Kreger farm their home. Incidentally, Chad mentioned that his cattle will follow him by simply using a loaf of bread, and sometimes with just the bread wrapper! Ask him about it!
    Welcome to Danbury, Chad!


Danbury Review Special Peace Edition - August 14, 1919

    Gilbert Mohrhauser from Hartford, SD, and his family stopped in over the weekend to deliver a very delicate newspaper, the August 14, 1919 issue called the Peace Edition. In it are pictures of people from


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Sisco, Flammang Graduate from SDSU

    BROOKINGS, S.D. (07/15/2025)-Lindsey Sisco from Danbury and Gavan Flammang from Battle Creek graduated after the spring 2025 semester at South Dakota State University. Nearly 1,500 students completed all requirements for a degree


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Kovarna Named to Deans' List at Drake University

    DES MOINES, Iowa - Emily Kovarna, daughter of Sue and Dave Kovarna of Mapleton has been named to the Deans' List at Drake University. Emily is majoring in Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
    To be eligible


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Bill Riley Contest at Woodbury County Fair

    The Woodbury County Fair will sponsor a Bill Riley Iowa State Fair Contest at Moville. The contest dates are Thursday, July 31, and Saturday, August 2, at 7:00 PM. Prizes of $75, $50, and $25 are being awarded each day


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Hamann Named to the President's List at ISU

    AMES, Iowa — Lizzy Hamann, daughter of Jana and Lance Hamann of rural Correctionville named to the President's List at Iowa State University. Lizzy is earning her B.S. in Business Analytics. Students achieving


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Cord Memorial to Hold Drawings

    The ladies at Cord Memorial Library want to reward a couple readers who utilize the library for their reading habits this summer.
    During July, readers up to the age of 21 are encouraged to check out books from


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Check Out a New Book at Cord Memorial Library

The Best of Sir Robert F. Marx: Volume One by Sir Robert F. Marx
    Bob Marx is the premier shipwreck diver of the past century. Bob describes numerous historic – and very valuable –


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Oberreuter Reaches 9 Gallon Blood Donation Milestone

Erlemeier Hits 4 Gallon Milestone

    We want to celebrate the impact your leadership and commitment have made in the lives of patients battling cancer. Your support of blood donation efforts directly fuels vital


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Monona County Babysitting Class Prepared Youth for Babysitting

    Need a babysitter? Nine youth had the experience of learning how to be responsible babysitters by attending a class offered by ISU Extension and Outreach of Monona County on June 4. Nancy McGrain,


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Adventures with Lynnie Sylvia

    Hello, I'm Sylvia, Lynn's silver car. Since she is taking a break from me, she's allowing me to do the adventure this week. After all, I'm having more of an adventure than she is!
    It all started last Thursday.


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Weather Summary

Provided by Justin Glisan, Ph.D., State Climatologist, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
    With ample moisture transport into the Upper Midwest persisting, Iowa experienced another anomalously wet and active


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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report

July 7-13, 2025

    DES MOINES, Iowa (July 14, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The


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2025-2026 Iowa Bicycle Map now available

    AMES, Iowa – July 15, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Iowa Bicycle Map is now available in both paper and digital formats.
    The Iowa Department of Transportation is distributing the free paper version


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