Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

Clay County Fair names new leader

Jerome Hertel tabbed as new CEO/manager

Fair industry veteran Jerome Hertel has been named the next CEO/Manager of the Clay County Fair Association.

Hertel will succeed Jeremy Parsons, who is leaving the Clay County Fair & Events Center after nearly 12 years of service to become CEO/manager of the Iowa State Fair.

"[Jerome] brings with him years of fair experience, a solid management reputation and a strong financial background," Clay County Fair Board of Directors Chairman Steve Waller said in a news release. "Originally from the Midwest, Jerome understands the reputation of 'The World's Greatest County Fair' and will continue to g...