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The Lynn Dunn Memorial Building Project

The Lynn Dunn Memorial Building Project in honor of a man whose passion was the Linn County Fair. Lynn served as a board member for many years even holding many leadership positions within the Linn County Fair Association with great pride and diligence. He also served as director of the Association of Iowa Fairs Northeast District before his passing.

Lynn's dream was to take the Linn County Fair to the next level, he helped bring this dream to life when bringing back the carnival, providing concerts, and more grandstand events. His next dream was to have a building on the Linn County Fairgrounds that was an "all year" building. It would include meeting rooms, kitchen and exhibition hall. Currently the fairground has to shut down during the months of October-April. With this facility the fairgrounds would be open all year long for 4-H meetings, board meetings, receptions, etc. For information on the project and how you can contribute please contact Deb Zumbach, Partnership Manger at 319-350-5297 or deb@thelinncountyfair.com.

One of Lynn's passions in life was the county fair industry. He served as a board member of the Linn County Fair with great pride and diligence. He also served as director of the Association of Iowa Fairs Northeast District.

Lynn was a 4-H leader as well as a mentor to many people, both young and old. Lynn lived to volunteer for the county fair. His passion for the fair was always apparent when you would hear his laugh or see his smile.

We were greatly sadden on March 12th, 2008 when Lynn passed away suddenly of a heart attack. He left behind his wife Jean and their two sons Ryan & Sean.

It is with great pride that the Linn County Fair Association will continue helping make his dream of a year round facility come true with our Lynn Dunn Memorial Project.

The Linn County Cattlemen donates ten thousand dollars to the Lynn Dunn Memorial Building Project at The Linn County Fair's annual Fair Kick-Off Event and Fundraiser. The event was held on Saturday, November 17th at 5pm at the Prairie Hill Pavilion in Marion.

Neal Horning, President of the Linn County Cattlemen, presented the check to Jean Dunn and Deb Zumbach of the Linn County Fair. Jean Dunn expressed her gratitude to the Cattlemen and their continuous support of the fair and of Lynn Dunn's dreams. The Linn County Cattlemen are involved in the community providing donations and scholarships to youth beef exhibitors in Linn County. The Cattlemen also help with the Fair's annual Fair Board Cook-off the first day of the fair.

The Linn County Fair Association wants to thank the Linn County Cattlemen once again for their generous donation to the Lynn Dunn Memorial Building Project.

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