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The Butter Cow That Lives On | Des Moines News
The Iowa State Fair’s butter cow is a century-old masterpiece made from 600 pounds of butter—reusable for up to ten years, with older butter being easier to shape like clay. Sculpted by legends like Norma “Duffy” Lyon and now carried on by Sarah Pratt and her apprentice daughters, this iconic art form has evolved with quirky companion sculptures—from Elvis to Tiger Woods to local stars. It’s not just Iowa charm; it’s earned national acclaim, even gracing a Smithsonian exhibit alongside Machu Picchu and the Forbidden City. A sweet, sculpted symbol of tradition, creativity, and pure Midwestern…
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