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J.R. Johnson, of Jolley, leads off a section of tractors Saturday morning during the Palmer 125th birthday celebration parade. Johnson was Jolley's mayor for 57 years according to the sign on his Fordson tractor.

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Doug Helmers, of Palmer, shows off his purple beard Saturday during the Palmer 125th birthday celebration. Helmers won "Best Groomed Beard" in the beard contest.

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Members of the Palmer VFW and the American Legion lead the Palmer 125th birthday celebration parade Saturday morning.

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JD Dejong, owner of JD Plumbing LLC in Palmer, brought "Pee Wee" the penguin along for the ride Saturday during the Palmer 125th birthday celebration parade. The penguin "seat" is actually a fully functional chemical training toilet for camping.

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Georgia Kirk, 5, of Kansas City, moves her chair into position to watch the Palmer 125th birthday celebration parade Saturday morning.

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Jagger Cooper, 8 of Pocahontas, at left, along with Jack Mayer, 7, of Melvin, head out for a couple of pieces of candy Saturday morning during the Palmer 125th birthday celebration parade.

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Tim and Jill Ferris, along with their son Adam Ferris, 16, wave from the float celebrating the Beneke's extended 100-plus member family during the Palmer 125th birthday celebration parade Saturday morning.

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Bryce Wessels, co-owner of Wessels Oil, along with his daughter, Addison, 1, enjoy the ride Saturday morning during the Palmer 125th birthday celebration parade.

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One of the buildings in downtown Palmer has a build date on the facade that matches the town's 125th birthday.

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Bonnie, at left, along with Barb, right, seem to be trying to decide which way to go Saturday after making a turn in the Palmer 125th birthday celebration parade. Their human, Randy Mobley, of Fonda, got to pretend he was steering.

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River Hingson, 7, of Havelock, got to ride in the Palmer 125th birthday celebration parade Saturday — one of her important duties as the 2025 Little Miss Pocahontas.