They’ve got talent!
Bill Riley Talent Search features performers from around the area at the Calhoun County Expo
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Khrysta Kraft, of Rockwell City, performs a dance solo to "Come Out and Play With Me" during the Bill Riley Talent Search Wednesday at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City. Kraft's performance was awarded first place, and she will be advancing to the next level of competition at the Iowa State Fair in August.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Sophia Smith, of Lake City, performs her jazz dance solo, "Glam," Wednesday during the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Calhoun County Expo.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> From left, Madi Smith, Breylin Feeley and Carley Johnson, all of Fort Dodge, perform a lyrical trio to "I Got You" Wednesday during the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Shaylynn Cunningham, of Pierson; Sophia Smith, of Lake City; and Layla Calmer, of Manson, and Olivia Carlson, of Rockwell City, were the winners of the Sprouts Division of the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City. Smith received first place, Calmer and Carlson received second place, and Cunningham, third place Wednesday. Smith, Calmer and Carlson will be advancing to the next level of competition at the Iowa State Fair in August.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Ellie Kent, of Auburn, performs a lyrical dance solo, "Halo," Wednesday during the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Gabriella Schumacher, of Fort Dodge, performs the vocal solo, "Diva's Lament," from the musical "Spamalot" Wednesday during the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City. Schumacher received second place for her performance.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Lydia Thompson, of Rockwell City, performs her contemporary dance solo to the song, "Ashes," during the Bill Riley Talent Search Wednesday at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Emma Englin, of Rockwell City, performs the vocal solo, "Roses and Violets," Wednesday during the senior division of the Bill Riley Talent Search Wednesday at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Khrysta Kraft, of Rockwell City, performs a dance solo to "Come Out and Play With Me" during the Bill Riley Talent Search Wednesday at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City. Kraft's performance was awarded first place, and she will be advancing to the next level of competition at the Iowa State Fair in August.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Sophia Smith, of Lake City, performs her jazz dance solo, "Glam," Wednesday during the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Calhoun County Expo.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> From left, Madi Smith, Breylin Feeley and Carley Johnson, all of Fort Dodge, perform a lyrical trio to "I Got You" Wednesday during the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Shaylynn Cunningham, of Pierson; Sophia Smith, of Lake City; and Layla Calmer, of Manson, and Olivia Carlson, of Rockwell City, were the winners of the Sprouts Division of the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City. Smith received first place, Calmer and Carlson received second place, and Cunningham, third place Wednesday. Smith, Calmer and Carlson will be advancing to the next level of competition at the Iowa State Fair in August.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Ellie Kent, of Auburn, performs a lyrical dance solo, "Halo," Wednesday during the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Gabriella Schumacher, of Fort Dodge, performs the vocal solo, "Diva's Lament," from the musical "Spamalot" Wednesday during the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City. Schumacher received second place for her performance.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Lydia Thompson, of Rockwell City, performs her contemporary dance solo to the song, "Ashes," during the Bill Riley Talent Search Wednesday at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer <BR> Emma Englin, of Rockwell City, performs the vocal solo, "Roses and Violets," Wednesday during the senior division of the Bill Riley Talent Search Wednesday at the Calhoun County Expo in Rockwell City.