Red Power Roundup celebrates 100 years of Farmall

Kristen Sindelar
Jun 27, 2023
Jun 27, 2023

Red power roundup 1.JPEG — A special display at Red Power Roundup marked 100 years of Farmall tractors.
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A sea of red is a typical sight in Nebraska, but usually not until the fall on a game day in Memorial Stadium.

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Red power roundup 2.jpeg — Donnelle Moormeier drives through the parade on a Farmall tractor repainted to honor cancer victims. Moormeier is a member of Nebraska Chapter 12 and acted as co-chair for the 2023 Red Power Roundup.
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Red power roundup 3.JPEG — This 1962 International Cub is owned by Frank Gosda of Grand Island, Neb. Gosda volunteered at the Red Power Roundup as a member of Nebraska Chapter 12.
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Red power roundup 4.jpeg — The Juenemann family from Kansas can make 5 gallons of ice cream at a time with their tractor-powered ice cream maker. The family brought multiple Farmall tractors to the Red Power Roundup.
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Red power roundup 5.JPEG — Brian Wittrock of Carroll, Iowa, oils his small engines on display at the Red Power Roundup. Children loved adding corn to the chutes leading to the corn grinder or corn sheller.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.