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IDA GROVE, Iowa – The inclusion of a deep fried Twinkie cart to this year’s Ida County Fair has enthralled and elated thousands of residents in central-western Iowa.

Fairgoers young and old, male and female, poor and poorer alike have been lining up for a first, and often second and third, taste of the fried sponge cake phenomenon.

Not since a second demolition derby was established in 1995 has there been such excitement and optimism about the Ida County exposition. Last year’s attendance was estimated at 6,500, and fair officials expect this year’s attendance to set records on clamor over the newly added fried Twinkies.

“Last year we saw our attendance increase ten percent,” said the fair’s president, Kevin Weber, who said he himself has consumed between 12 and 15 of the deep fried Hostess treats. “The increase this year looks to be close to 35 percent if the weather cooperates for the rest of the fair.”

When asked if the fair would continue to add unique fried items to its menu Weber said he saw continued success in doing so. “I think it’s wise to allow just one or two new deep fried desserts into the fair each year. Next year, Oreos and refried deep fried Twinkies seem like obvious choices.”

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