From our files: July 2009

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Fort Dodge’s Drew Arends looks back at his teammates at Ed McNeil Field. The Dodgers clinched the outright CIML Iowa Division title with a 6-3 win over West Des Moines Valley.
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-Messenger photo by David Borer
Wright County Fair Grand Marshal Rick and Sue Hammen smile at the crowd while riding in the parade on Tuesday night.
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-Messenger photo by David Borer
Wright County Fair Queen contestant Ella Tew throws candy to the crowd at the fair arade on Tuesday.
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-Messenger photo by David Borer
Outgoing Wright County Fair Queen MaKayla Beisel of Clarion poses with Koyer Huntley, of Renwick, on Wednesday.
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-Messenger photo by David Borer
The 2024 Little Mr. and Miss Wright County Fair winners are Lincoln Stumpf, 5, of Clarion, and Kayla Schreiber, 4, of Eagle Grove.
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-Messenger photo by David Borer
Pictured from left are the Wright County Fair winners Jordyce Duncalf, of Goldfield, Miss Congeniality; Belle Wharton, of Dows, fair princess; and Ella Tew, of Clarion, fair queen.
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-Messenger file photo
Fort Dodge’s Drew Arends looks back at his teammates at Ed McNeil Field. The Dodgers clinched the outright CIML Iowa Division title with a 6-3 win over West Des Moines Valley.