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Joy MiniPig
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Joy [[Miniature pig|MiniPig]] is a local celebrity, who is internationally famous as the Spokes-Pig for the historic Capitol II Theatre in [[Newton, Iowa]].<ref>[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2016/04/02/joy-the-pig-saves-newton-movie-theater/82390110/  The Des Moines Register]</ref>

==History==

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(contracted; show full)

==Guinness World Record==

Joy is the current World Record according to [[Guiness World Record|Guiness]] for the most tricks accomplished by a Mini Pig in one minute. These tricks include unrolling her performance rug, dancing, playing her piano, knocking down bowling pins -- all while happily wagging her tail.<ref>[https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/52440 Joy, the Movie Theater Pig
, Roadside America, June 16 2018]</ref>

==Public Service==

Joy often appears in schools, retirement homes and the local library as a public service.<ref>[http://www.newton.lib.ia.us/archive/2016/may/PS2Joy|Newton Public Library Announcements]</ref>

==Television Appearances==

(contracted; show full)* [http://site.iptv.org/clubhouse/story/16059/pigs-pets Iowa Public Television]
* [https://www.facebook.com/joys.page.14/?fref=ts Joy MiniPig Facebook page]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Tourist attractions in Jasper County, Iowa]]
[[Category:Pigs]]