Doug Carpenter Named Iowan of the Day

DES MOINES, IA (08/05/2010)(readMedia)-- The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present Doug Carpenter of Coon Rapids as an Iowan of the Day for the 2010 Iowa State Fair.

Doug is a shining star in his community deserving of recognition. From involvement in Coon Rapids's Garden Club to employment as the President of the Coon Rapids Development Group, Doug has been active in many different aspects of his community. He was a driving force behind many community projects including an annual art fair, a sculpture park and the recent landscaping of the community's boulevard. Doug also volunteers for Congregate Meals, the Whiterock Conservancy and at the drug and alcohol rehab clinic in Coon Rapids.

"For fun, he promotes community snow sliding days and collective art projects," explains Liz Garst, his nominator. With such an outstanding attitude toward helping others and being involved in his community, Doug stands out as an extremely deserving Iowan of the Day recipient.

Doug's day of recognition will be Monday, August 16 at the Iowa State Fair. Along with a one night's stay at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott, Doug will receive a cash prize, grandstand tickets, one year subscriptions to the Iowan and Iowa Gardening magazines, and special use of the Iowan of the Day golf cart. Doug will also receive a special introduction Stage at 2:30 p.m. August 16 on the Anne and Bill Riley.

Founded in 1997, the Iowan of the Day program allows the Blue Ribbon Foundation to recognize Iowa's shining stars. The program continues to honor individuals from across the state each year who have made a difference in others' lives while upholding characteristics associated with Iowa-dependability, integrity, hard work and sense of community.

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Since its inception in 1993, the Foundation has generated over $80 million for renovations and improvements to the Iowa State Fairgrounds.