Emma Ruether was crowned the 2019 Fair Queen on July 6 in a packed Bonfils Auditorium, after sweeping the competition, winning not only the Fair Queen title, but also Miss Photogenic, Best Resume, Best Interview, Best Speech and Best Evening Gown.

The Lincoln County Fair hosts the annual 4-H and FFA Junior Poultry Show each Monday before the fair officially starts, an event open to any active 4-H or FFA member. 

4-H and FFA members competed in the Junior Steer Show on Wednesday night for the title of Grand Champion.

FEMA outreach teams will begin canvassing Missouri communities affected by the flooding and severe weather in the 20 counties included in this week’s federal disaster declaration to help impacted Missourians register for federal disaster assistance.