Intern Firsts

Another day, another dollar.

The Blue Ribbon Foundation received a package today for the Corndog Kickoff that was my favorite of all we have received, and will probably show my true journalistic colors. It was the “Directory of Iowa’s Best Ma & Pa Restaurants,” and, “Our Iowa, Picture-Perfect Views of Its Beauty and Bounty,” both publications that stemmed from the magazine Our Iowa. I’m personally a fan of this magazine since it was started by Iowa State Alumni Roy Reiman. Looking through one issue provides so many reasons why we should be proud to be from Iowa. If you haven’t considered attending the Corndog Kickoff, you should! Aside from this package the Blue Ribbon Foundation has been receiving so many more.

Today was a pretty special day for me as I sent out my first mailings asking for Iowan of the Day nominations! As I pressed the send button I had a surprisingly satisfactory feeling. I’m looking forward to reading all of the nominations I will receive soon. Nominations are being accepted until July 1, so there is still plenty of time to nominate someone you know! Ask your friends to nominate, post on social media about the Blue Ribbon Foundation and maybe you can see someone you know have their hard work and community mindedness pay off.

As the end of the summer approaches, the more questions about the Iowa State Fair I have! Marcus, the sponsor relations intern and I had a nice conversation today about what this summer entails. Marcus has previously served on the water patrol for the Iowa State Fair. Be sure to mark your calendars from August 11-21 and look out for me when you’re at the Fair!

-Audra