Manson Greater Crater Days
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Manson Greater Crater Days features a mini-golf course Saturday afternoon, underneath the flag hung from Manson/Rockwell City’s newest fire truck, in this image made from multiple photos. Kids’ games and food stands were also going Saturday afternoon, along with a kids’ beauty pageant, a lawnmower ride, a softball tournament and a spelling bee.-Messenger photo by Joe Sutter
Jenny Hock, left, helps Nora Hokinson, 4, with a crown to go along with her fire department dress before the America’s Gorgeous Stars Girls’ Pageant at Greater Crater Days Saturday. Hokinson couldn’t compete since her mom, Janna Hokinson, organized the contest, so Nora got to be the co-director.-Messenger photo by Joe Sutter
Manson Police Chief Gerry Frick explains the rules for this part of the bicycle rodeo Saturday. Frick designed the event to get the kids out having fun, and to let them meet law enforcement—and also to address safety concerns he's seen with kids riding to school throughout the year.