Queens for the people

Fair royalty enjoy meeting fairgoers, answering questions

By Susan Reiser, Tri-State Neighbor Correspondent
Sep 7, 2023
Sep 7, 2023

Clay County Fair royalty — 2023 Clay County Fair Royalty is Runner Up Addison Wyman, left, and Queen Kamdyn Van Gelder
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Susan Reiser

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By Susan Reiser, Tri-State Neighbor Correspondent

Two Arizona natives turned Iowans will serve as queen and runner-up at this year’s Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa.

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