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KLEM Newscast for Friday, July 25, 2025

The “One Man Band” of the Plymouth County Fair
One of the most entertaining attractions roaming the Plymouth County Fairgrounds, is the “One Man Band.”
Jeff Beale, One Man Band
 Jeff Beale, who is from Oskaloosa, Iowa uses his entire body to strap on and play for the crowds.
Beale, who has been playing since he was just 12 years old, has performed as the “One Man Band” for close to a dozen years.
Pork Chop in a Glove
Don Kass, Chair of the Plymouth County Supervisors says the fair is the best time of year and it is great to get out and meet everyone. Aside from the good company at the fair, Kass says his favorite part of the event is the Pork Chop in a Glove.

Kass says if you haven’t had a Pork Chop in a Glove, you have not been to the fair.

The Plymouth County Pork Producers at the Plymouth County Fair

You can get your Pork Chop in Glove at the Plymouth County Fair.

Candice Nash on Her Favorite Fair Foods

Plymouth County Fair Board Member Candice Nash says the Pork Chop is just one of her favorite fair foods.

However, Candice notes that the fair offers some of the best sweet stuff as well.

The Plymouth County Fair runs through Sunday.

Here is a look at some of the events taking place at the fair today:

8:00 am 4-H/FFA Breeding & Market Beef Show – Covered Show Arena

8:30 am 4-H/FFA Dog Show – Open Class Building; South End

10:00 am Open Class & 4-H Exhibit Buildings Open

Afternoon Pompeyo Dog Show – Family Plaza

Afternoon – Evening Agri-Golf + Mini Golf Tournaments – Family Plaza

12:00 pm A Historical Walking Tour of the Pioneer Village – Pioneer Village

12:00 pm Round Barn and Schoolhouse Open

12:00 pm – 7:30 pm B&R Chainsaw Sculptures by Blair Smith & Scott Toben – Family Plaza

1:00 pm Clover Buddies Poultry Check-in – Rabbit & Poultry Barn

1:00 pm Mc Dermott Family Midway Opens

1:00 pm – 10:00 pm Bouncy Houses, Inflatables & Free Activities – Family Plaza

1:30 pm Clover Buddies Poultry Show – Covered Show Arena

1:30 pm 4-H/FFA Poultry Show – Covered Show Arena

1:30 pm Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open – Hall of ‘15, Becker Hall, & Commercial Building

2:00 pm Bingo – Schoolhouse

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Kids’ Clover Zone – Pioneer Village – Blair House

3:00 pm Royal Readings for Kids – Schoolhouse

3:30 pm Lizzy the Dream Girl – Hypnotist – Pioneer Village

4:00 pm Dangerous Feats of Comedy – Outside Century Hall

5:00 pm Highway 96 – Country, Christian & Gospel – Pioneer Village

Evening Pompeyo Dog Show – Family Plaza

6:00 pm Dangerous Feats of Comedy – Outside Century Hall

6:15 pm Six Appeal – A Cappella – Pioneer Village

7:00 pm Cooking School, Featuring Jordan’s Meat Market – Century Hall

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Le Mars Chamber of Commerce Bingo – Bingo Stand

7:30 pm Demo Derby – Grandstand

7:30 pm Highway 96 – Country, Christian & Gospel – Pioneer Village

8:00 pm Dangerous Feats of Comedy – Outside Century Hall

8:45 pm Six Appeal – A Cappella – Pioneer Village