Letter to the Editor: Submitted by Jim Magner

To the Editor:

In reference to my earlier letter (August 14, 2024 edition of The Standard) concerning transportation to the State Fair, Freedom Bank, with a branch in Waukon and based in Elkader, did sponsor a large passenger bus for customers, including myself and others, to Des Moines, along with two employees to facilitate and coordinate the logistics. It was a good trip in meeting new people/old friends and seeing a lot of green lush Iowa, as no other state is an equal.

The State Fair, with its many exhibits and attractions from 99 counties, is a bit much to see in one day. The butter cow starts to get dull but the 3,000-pound bull is worth a second look (how many hamburgers?).

I saw red John Deeres, and I didn’t know Iowa supported such an extensive apiary industry, as natural honey of many different flavors was available. I appreciate Freedom Bank for making the bus trip available.

Jim Magner
Waukon