‘Bo Duke’ coming to Rod & Custom Car Show

     A winter tradition returns to Iowa when KCRG-TV9 presents the O’Reilly Auto Parts Rod & Custom Car Show. The affordable family-fun event is now in its 55^th year celebrating a stunning lineup of vintage street rods, custom cars, street machines, hot pickups, race cars, and custom motorcycles.

   Special celebrity guest this year is John Schneider, star of the hit show “Dukes of Hazzard” and a successful actor and recording artist. This will be Schneider’s second visit to the event. He will be available for autographs, photos, and conversation Saturday, Feb. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

   This fun event again will be held at the Monticello Berndes Center.

   Each year, attendees can participate in awarding prizes. Spectators will receive official voting ballots at the door to vote for the following People’s Choice Awards: Car/Pickup, Motorcycle, and Model Car. As always, exhibitors have the opportunity to win trophies from McAllister Electrical Services and cash awards from Citizens State Bank.

   In addition, to the vehicles, added attractions include:

   • 3-D Sound Company DJ Dave Palmer will provide music and commentary and serve as awards emcee Sunday for the 25^th consecutive year

   • Caricature artist David Fliss of Flissart Entertainment, will provide free caricatures for attendees

   • “Papa Balloon” artist Mark Garvey will be making free balloon creations

   An impressive selection of scale model cars will compete in four categories for trophies and model car kits in the 39^th Annual Model Car Contest.

   Special souvenir items including posters and t-shirts will be available.

   Show hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. The awards presentation is set for 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.

   Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. Get $1 off by bringing a can food to benefit Four Oaks family programs.

   For more information, visit www.rodandcustomcarshow.com or 319-465-5119. Show weekend phone is 319-465-6640.