Crane operator Joe Trainer works with local carpenters installing roofing for the new livestock barn at the Northwest Missouri State Fairgrounds. Local contractor Kirby Landes is on top of the ladder helping position a section of roof. Other members of Kirby’s crew are Dave Hamilton and Steve Glenn. Colton Coborn works with Trainer. The show barn will be ready for the opening of the fair over Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30-Sept. Republican-Clipper photo