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Ice Carver’s Art at the State Fair | Des Moines News
Ice carver Bill Gordish, with 36 years of mastery, brought his signature artistry to the Iowa State Fair’s opening day—carving a Harley Davidson motorcycle and an angelfish while crowds cheered and got sprayed by icy shavings. Though weather was unpredictable, he called it “a lot of fun.” Self-taught through culinary school and freelancing for 25 years, Gordish relies on instinct and decades of experience rather than blueprints. He shared a deeply personal moment carving pilot wings and doves as a memorial tribute, calling it nerve-wracking but ultimately heartwarming. His tips? Stay calm if…
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