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Now through Saturday, July 30th

YOUR CHOICE

MIX OR MATCH!

69¢

for

Fairgrounds 12 oz

Meat Hot Dogs

Doritos, Cheetos or Fritos Scoops

Nabisco Cheese Nips Snack Crackers

3.25 to 5.5 oz canisters

Splash Out Gallon Drink

8 oz pkg

1.49 lb

Fresh

Chicken Wings

American Basics American Cheese Singles

128 oz - Asst. Varieties

Gwaltney Pork Sausage

Hungry Jack Mashed Potatoes

8 oz pkg

13.2 oz - 8 count box

Sundia Fruit Cups

12 oz

6.6 oz

Popsicle or Fudgsicle

8 oz - Asst. Varieties

Family Pack

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COMFORT FOODS -- Made Fast and Healthy! By Healthy Exchanges

Summer Fiesta Corn Salad Savor this tasty creation as you join me in a chorus of “Iowa, Iowa, That’s Where the Tall Corn Grows.” 1 (16-ounce) can whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained 1 cup chopped fresh tomato 1 cup chopped cucumber 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup diced red or green bell pepper 1/4 cup sliced green onion 1/2 cup fat-free Catalina dressing 1 teaspoon chili seasoning 1 teaspoon dried parsley ﬂakes

In a large bowl, combine corn, tomato, cucumber, celery, bell pepper and onion. Add Catalina dressing, chili powder and parsley ﬂakes. Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving. Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings. (c) 2011 King Features Synd. Inc.

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Next Farmers Market

July 16th & August 6th

Your Designated Driver

Serving Eastern Iowa Pick-Up & Delivery 24 Hour Service

365-0505

We will open at 7:00 AM Fresh Caramel Apples, Chocolate Strawberries, Ice Cream, Slushies, Smoothies and more! 1 2 9 3 r d Ave . SE Cedar Rapids

Corner of 2nd St. & 3rd Ave. Downtown

319-363-6322

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