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John McDowell, of Rapid City, South Dakota, competes in the Iowa State Champion Auctioneer Contest at the Iowa State Fair, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, in Des Moines, Iowa. The fair runs through Aug. 17th. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
John McDowell, of Rapid City, South Dakota, competes in the Iowa State Champion Auctioneer Contest at the Iowa State Fair, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, in Des Moines, Iowa. The fair runs through Aug. 17th. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Image: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall
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