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$68,000 in Unclaimed Property Found at 2012 Missouri State Fair

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:20:29 +0000

According to Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel, 523 fair attendees found $68,000 in unclaimed property at the 2012 Missouri State Fair. One fair attendee was lucky enough to find $4,600 in unclaimed property. Treasurer Zweifel’s staff conducted over 1500 searches and talked to thousands of fairgoers about finding valuable unclaimed property.

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Refund Procedure Announced for August 19 Missouri State Fair Speedway Race Tickets

Sam Schleicher — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:45:52 +0000

The Missouri State Fair has announced the refund procedure for the auto races at State Fair Speedway on August 19. The races were cancelled after a crash injured several spectators on the infield of the track.

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Major Crash at Missouri State Fair Races Injures Spectators

Doug — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:47:42 +0000

UPDATE: The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued this news release concerning the crashes that occurred at the Missouri State Fair Speedway last night (August 19):

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"Fair Voice" Snags Me Again [PHOTOS]

Doug — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:51:46 +0000

Just before the Missouri State Fair, Bruce had what he described as "Fair Voice" already, as he has started going hoarse. Each year it seems we at at the radio station fight it. This year I have managed to avoid it, but today it hit with a vengeance just before introducing Bush Hawg on the Bud Tent. I highly recommend you go check them out on Saturday at 2 and 6 p.m. I thought if I managed to go home and rest up Friday, all would be okay.

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News from the RV: Show Me Honor Flight

Behka — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:03:52 +0000

Kids, the other day we were lucky enough to be able to have some veteran volunteers from the Show Me Honor Flight by the RV at the Missouri State Fair.

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Family Fun Center a Well Kept Secret

Jack Miller — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:19:30 +0000

There is a building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds that just might be the most fun place for kids from 2-12, and it is free! It is called “The Family Fun Center," and is inside the last brick building on the left side of the street leading to the carnival grounds.

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Sedalia Residents Check for Unclaimed Money and Property at the Fair

Doug — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:33:00 +0000

One of the great things about coming to the Missouri State Fair is it is the opportunity for you to talk with your leaders and representatives from Jefferson City at many of them have booths set up through the Missouri State Fairgrounds. State Treasurer Clint Zweifel is one example of those booths in the Mathewson Exhibition Center.

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Doug Finds His Family's Favorite Snack At the Fair

Doug — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:31:02 +0000

The first day of the Missouri State Fair is always an interesting one. You usually see huge crowds at the Missouri State Fair for things like the Grand Opening or Two Buck Bonanaza Day, where not only do you get into the Missouri State Fair for $2, you can get deals through the Missouri State Fair. This first day was no exception.

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Missouri State Fair Opening Ceremony Honors Volunteer Fire Department [PHOTOS]

Jack Miller — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:28:16 +0000

The first day of the 110th Missouri State Fair began today with speeches and music from the Marshall Municipal Band in front of the Fire Station on the North Side of the Fairgrounds. A large crowd endured the heat, as Mark Wolfe, the Missouri State Fair Director lead off with a speech that recognized the success and longevity of the fair.

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