Dogs of Walcott: Truck drivers bring canine pals to Jamboree

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Updated Jul 13, 2015
Spike (left) with truck driver Robert Turner.

Snowtoes Lacey has a history at the I80 Walcott Truckers Jamboree.

When the 13″ beagle was just 11 weeks old, she won the dog show at the jamboree. Now, 11 years old, Lacey and her owners, Al and Kym Hemerson of Gilmore City, Iowa were back at the Jamboree.

Lacey was just one of many canine traveling companions of truckers and others attending the gathering, which wraps up today at 5 p.m.

Today’s schedule includes:

10 a.m. Gates up (free parking and free admission)

10 a.m. Trucker Olympics

1 p.m. Dani Lynn Howe and Band on the main stage

3 p.m. Super Truck Beauty Contest awards

4 p.m. Antique truck plaque presentation

5 p.m. Show closes

The 175 exhibitors will be open. Stop by the Truckers News & Overdrive booths, #67 and #68.

Polly Trotter with her chihuahua Bentley AndrewPolly Trotter with her chihuahua Bentley Andrew

Zeus with Dave Sunalby of Newton, IowaZeus with Dave Sunalby of Newton, Iowa

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Deana Brandenburg of D & A Toys with Tank (black Lab) and Emma (Maltese)Deana Brandenburg of D & A Toys with Tank (black Lab) and Emma (Maltese)

Spike with Robert Turner from Birmingham, Ala.Spike with Robert Turner from Birmingham, Ala.

Destiny Alexander with Pork ChopDestiny Alexander with Pork Chop

Billy Asbury and Destiny Alexander with 7-week-old pit bill Pork ChopBilly Asbury and Destiny Alexander with 7-week-old pit bill Pork Chop

Aaron Allen from Mcallen, Texas, (left) with his 2-year-old Lab TigAaron Allen from Mcallen, Texas, (left) with his 2-year-old Lab Tig

Isabella, a 5-year-old miniature Pinscher, with Ann FlesherIsabella, a 5-year-old miniature Pinscher, with Ann Flesher

Snowtoes Lacey, a 13' beagle, with Al and Kym Hemerson of Gilmore City, IowaSnowtoes Lacey, a 13" beagle, with Al and Kym Hemerson of Gilmore City, Iowa

Henry R. Good & BearHenry R. Good & Bear

Jon Osbourne with SassyJon Osbourne with Sassy