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On Tuesday morning the sun was
shining, there was a brisk breeze, and at 9 a.m. when the annual
ribbon cutting for the Logan County Fair took place, it was just
pleasantly warm. Because conditions were so perfect, the cut for the
89th Annual Logan County Fair took place inside the west gate to the
fairgrounds with a large number of people in attendance.
Joining Logan County Board President Rod Conklin behind the ribbon
were board members Herman Schwantz, Nathaniel Gieske, Kevin Kurtz,
and Clay Irwin.
The 2025-26 Logan County Queen
contestants were on hand, flanking the current royalty. On the
left-hand side was Arrianna Morris, Emma Menzel and Julia Collings.
On the right-hand side of the queen
was Bianca Adubato, Ivy Sandel and Grace Tolliver.
Gracing the center of the crowd was
the current, but soon to be exiting royalty, Junior Miss Logan
County Sophia Goodman, Little Miss Logan County Olivia Harmsen, and
the 2024 Miss Logan County Fair Queen Abbie Arnold.
Others behind the ribbon included Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch, Lincoln
City Clerk Peggy Bateman, Logan County Extension Advisor Terry
Casey, Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District Fire Chief Chris Buse,
Logan County Paramedics Association Director Crystal Bale, Lesleigh
Bennett who helps provided the Saturday night concert, past board
member Dave Irwin, and newly appointed Logan County Tourism Director
Wanda Lee Rohlfs.
The event began with Conklin offering an introduction of the fair
board members on hand.
Then Mayor Welch spoke on behalf of
the city of Lincoln saying that Lincoln does look forward to the
fair every year. He remembered that some years the weather had been
pretty nasty, but today it was a good day, but with promise of
getting hot. He encouraged everyone to stay safe at enjoy the fair,
then closed by saying “congratulations to the fair board for another
successful year.”
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Terry Casey was asked to say a few
words on behalf of the Logan County 4-H programs. She said she was
grateful for the 4-H Fair and that it means a lot to the youth who
participate. She concluded with a thank you to the fair board for
all their hard work.
Wanda Lee Rohlfs was recently appointed as the new Logan County
Tourism Bureau Director, replacing Alice Roate McCray. She was
invited to say a few words, and instantly recalled that as a life
long resident of Logan County she is very familiar with the Logan
County Fair. She noted that over the years many people have had
wonderful things to say about the fair and she could echo those. She
remembered as a child loving to come and enjoy the rides but noted
the worst part of it was knowing that soon after the fair school
would start.
Miss Logan County Fair Abbie Arnold spoke on behalf of all three
members of royalty saying that she fully understood how much work
and dedication is involved in putting together a successful fair.
She thanked the board for their dedication to the task.
The last person to speak before the
snipping of the ribbon was Board President Rod Concklin who noted
that this is the 89th annual fair. “This is the 89th fair and we
appreciate all the support from all the people in the community and
in the neighborhood. We hope to have a great fair.”
With speeches concluded it was time
for the posed photo then the snipping of the ribbon which was done
by the 2024 fair royalty as one of their last official acts of their
term.
[Nila Smith]
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