
He was predeceased by : his parents, Robert Dittmer and Margaret Dittmer (Schurman) his former wife Marilyn his brother Michael Dittmer his son-in-law Gerry Thompson and his brother-in-law Jerry Sternquist. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. The Warren County Fairgrounds is a privately owned and operated facility and the following are NOT allowed: pets, weapons, alcohol, skateboards, roller blades, hover boards, metal detectors, & solicting without permission.We are sad to announce that on Jwe had to say goodbye to Franklin J Dittmer of Lacona, Iowa. Official Warren County Fair Veterinarians: Indianola Vet Clinic - Dr. Grandstand Entertainment: Blake Reynolds, Amy Fredricks, Brandon Gavin, Tom Nicholls, Josh Jensen, Nathan Fredricksįree Stage: Pat Meade, Cindy Gillenwater, Lisa Grayįair Queen Contest: Sheila Miller, Amber Martinīuildings/Grounds/Maintenance: Zac Preston, Blake Reynolds, Cutler Palar, Brandon Reynolds, Brad Kaufman, Scott Wilson Open Poultry: Phyllis Essick, Melinda DavisĤ-H Livestock Auction: John Keeney, Kevin Smith, Adam Brummer, Tom Nicholls, Brandon SmtihĪgricultural: Larry Skellenger, Barry LawsĪmphitheater & Tickets: Kendra Keller, Chad Goodhue, Bob Bosch Horses: Sarlynn Heston, Mike Perry, Jessica Anania, Rod Bloom, Mike Meyer, Ian AckersonĪdvanced Cattle Feeders: Brandon Reynolds, Tom Nicholls, Kevin Smith, Jim Nicholls

Sheep: Larry Snuggs, Randy Eubank, Genie Snuggs, Katelyn Sparks, Annie Palmer Swine: Mark Goodhue, Hunter Kingsbury, Joel Mosher, Kim DeLay, Jamie Bishop Superintendents (Chairman in each division is the first person listed.)īeef: Brandon Reynolds, Reed McCormick, Gene Bedwell, Derek Hommer, Bob Dyer, Brad Kaufman, Casey Cortumĭairy Cattle: Ken Core, Dan Dykstra, Jeff Byers, Kendra Keller Indianola Director-at-Large: Dave Bowlin, Zac Preston, Blake Reynolds & Larry McConnell White Oak Township: Brad Kaufman, Indianola Whitebreast Township: Larry Snuggs, Lacona

West Lincoln Township: Martin Reynolds, Indianola Virginia Township: Scott Wilson, New Virginia Union Township: Justin Septer, Pleasantville Richland Township: Chad Goodhue, Carlisle Otter Township: Bruce Brockway, Indianola Liberty Township: Pat Meade, Liberty Center Jefferson Township: Malinda Palmer, Indianola Jackson Township: Delbert Kaldenberg, Indianola Greenfield Township: John Taylor, Indianola Warren County Fair Officers President: Martin Reynoldsĭirectors Allen Township: Bob Bosch, Indianolaīelmont Township: Marty Overmann, AckworthĮast Lincoln Township: Ken Core, Indianola

Today the fair combines youth and open class exhibits with delicious fair food, carnival rides, music and grandstand events for an annual event that is “kind of a big deal!”įUTURE FAIR DATES2023: July 26 to July 31

The fairgrounds looks much different today, but it is still held at this same location. The following year, the fair was held on 20 acres of ground that was purchased by the Warren County Agricultural Society for $320. Ten years later, the first Warren County Fair was held October 1-2, 1855 in the southeast part of Indianola. HistoryIn 1845, Iowa was the 29th state to be admitted into the Union.
