Posts Tagged ‘monroe county fair’
Wessel reflects on 50 years of helping with the county fair
Half a century ago, in 1964, the future of the Monroe County Fair looked anything but bright. In fact, the year before, there had been no fair queen selected. Disarray…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair enjoys continued success
The 67th annual Monroe County Fair is in the books, and another year of family and farm fun was enjoyed by all. “It was a very successful fair. We had…
Read MoreDemo derby a smashing success at Monroe County Fair
The ever-popular auto demolition derby delighted fans Friday night at the Monroe County Fair in Waterloo. When it was all said and done, winners in the pro mod class of…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair Figure 8 race packs the stands
A capacity crowd flocked to the Monroe County Fair on Wednesday night to watch this year’s Figure 8 race and small truck demolition derby. The action continued past midnight, with…
Read MoreAltadonna crowned fair queen; Halleran is Little Miss
Erin Halleran, daughter of Amy and Jim Halleran of Red Bud, was crowned Little Miss. And to cap off the night, Jessica Altadonna, daughter of Kelle Altadonna of Waterloo, was…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair set to begin this Sunday
When the 67th Monroe County Fair opens its gates this Sunday, it will offer eight days of opportunities for young and old alike to learn more about the agricultural roots…
Read MoreFair association wins Chamber award
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s Community Service Award Recipient: the Monroe County Fair Association. The award is presented annually to a person or organization that has a…
Read MoreThe Republic-Times begins to reveal old Bob Voris photos
The Republic-Times is proud to present the splendid photography works of legendary longtime editor Bob Voris. In memory of Voris, who passed away in January 2012, the R-T has uncovered…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair enjoys its best year yet
To view and purchase photos from this year’s Monroe County Fair, from the Figure 8 and the horse shows, to fun around the fairgrounds, click here. The beautifully colored Sunday…
Read MoreSchmitz, Toenjes big winners of fair demo derby
With a car seemingly built like a tank, Chad Schmitz of Valmeyer was the big winner of Friday’s Auto Demolition Derby at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. He took the final…
Read MoreFigure 8 Fun!
A large crowd filled the stands at the Monroe County Fairgrounds for the Figure 8 Race on Wednesday night. A beautiful mild summer night brought out the likes of local…
Read MoreLiefer crowned fair queen, Worley is little miss
Lisa Liefer, the 17-year-old daughter of Les and Kathleen Liefer of Waterloo, was crowned Miss Monroe County Fair Queen at the fairgrounds on Sunday night to kick off this year’s…
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