Bids discussed for fair improvements

DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Commissioners considered two bids presented by Fair Office Manager Dawn Canfield to move the steel covered structure at the Fairgrounds currently next to Widmer Arena to near the outdoor stage area Tuesday, Sept. 5.

The move will include placing a concrete slab under the current structure where swine, goats and sheep are shown at the Fair and creating a sort of pavilion park area.

It comes after funding was secured in this year’s legislative budget for a new covered arena at the Fairgrounds announced earlier this year.

Halme Builders submitted the lowest bid at $...