State Fair revolves around people in yellow shirts

Local volunteers enjoy contributing to annual G.I. event

Nebraska State Fair Volunteer Dave Oswald of Aurora assists Liana Steele, wife of Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele, during the fair’s opening day Aug. 23.
Nebraska State Fair Volunteer Dave Oswald of Aurora assists Liana Steele, wife of Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele, during the fair’s opening day Aug. 23.

While the state fair features a variety of performances and events that bring people from all across the state together, volunteers adorned with yellow t-shirts have established themselves as being essential cogs in the fair’s machine. According state fair volunteer Claire Frevert, a former teacher from Aurora, there are hundreds of volunteers who help make the 11-day long fair a success. “There’s…