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Paul Bunyan Lumberjacks Bring Wood-Chopping Thrills to Iowa | Des Moines News
The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is back at the Iowa State Fair with jaw-dropping axe-throwing, speed carving, and logrolling action—despite rain, the crew powered through with a shortened but electrifying performance. Led by veteran Lee LeCaptain and featuring rising stars like five-year-old logrolling prodigy Connor Birdsong and wildlife-tech student Kian Glor, the troupe blends real logging history with high-octane spectacle. Rooted in river-bound traditions and inspired by Paul Bunyan himself, this traveling show has roamed from Australia to Bermuda—and now it’s hitting Iowa before heading…
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