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Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Abby Spicer and Red stretch out as they head to the finish line early in the evening of the Chase County Fair’s barrel racing. Aug. 8. The pair took second in Youth 3D.

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Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Liz Reeves and Pepper make the turn at the second barrel in the Chase County Fair barrel racing.

Barrel racers make good time at fair

Barrel racing can sometimes be one of the longer evenings of activities at the Chase County Fair. This year’s group of 76 riders moved quickly and efficiently through their rides Aug. 8.

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Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Nick Fowler with Bar K Ranch sets his sites on a heifer during the Chase County Fair Ranch Rodeo Aug. 9.

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Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Tucker Boos celebrates a 76 point ride during Ranch Bronc Riding at the Chase County Fair. Boos finished second overall.

Ranch Rodeo, bronc riding light up Allo Arena during Chase County Fair

With 21 Ranch Rodeo teams and 18 Ranch Bronc riders, there never was a dull moment Aug. 9 at the Chase County Fair.

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Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican Work is underway at the Area A boat ramp at Enders State Recreation Area. The ramp will be extended and a new breakwater created, among other plans.

Boat launch improvements underway at Enders Reservoir SRA

    Boating access improvements at Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area in southwest Nebraska have begun and are expected to last through the fall. Public access will be affected.

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Jan Schultz | The Imperial Republican
With youths cheering him on, Alex Fortkamp heads as far as he can in the kids’ pedal pull Friday of fair week. He finished third in the four-year-old boys’ group.

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Jan Schultz | The Imperial Republican
With her cowgirl boots securely in place, five-year-old Penelope Wenzlick pushes hard in the kids’ pedal tractor pull. She took first in her division.

Kids’ pedal pull always a big attraction at fair

    It never loses its audience appeal—the kids’ pedal tractor pull at the Chase County Fair.

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