With the approach of summer, we're in full swing for our Iowa State Fair planning. With that in mind, we are again seeking volunteers for the University of Iowa exhibit Aug. 9-19 in Des Moines.

Volunteers are needed to apply temporary tattoos, distribute football posters, athletic schedules and other items, and to visit with the thousands of fairgoers who come through the exhibit. The UI booth is located in the air-conditioned Varied Industries Building at the fairgrounds. Shifts are four hours each: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-5 p.m., and 5-9 p.m. Fair admission, parking passes and a Hawkeye T-shirt will be provided.

Our greatest needs are for all shifts on Wednesday, Aug. 15 and Friday, Aug. 17. We can also use help on the 1-5 and 5-9 shifts on Thursday, Aug. 9, Monday, Aug. 13, Tuesday, Aug. 14, Thursday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 18.

For more information and to sign up for a shift, see www.uiowa.edu/statefair/volunteers or contact me at steven-parrott@uiowa.edu or 319-384-0037.