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IN STANHOPE, THERE’S WATERMELON

Kathryn Cusey, of Webster City, receives a bracelet from the Iowa Pork Queen Amanda Ostrem during Stanhope Watermelon Day on Saturday.
Makkedah Pergande, of Jewell, wins her third straight watermelon eating contest during Saturday’s Stanhope Watermelon Day. Judge Jori Young looks on.
Ryan Gansen, of Jewell, takes a bite of watermelon.
J.J. Arp, of Williams, wins the Varsity Division.
Cirilla Riesberg, of Stanhope, along with Presley and Denver Stenzel, of Fort Dodge, from left, ride on the train in the Stanhope City Park during Stanhope Watermelon Day.
Bridey Scott, of Jewell, competes in the pedal tractor pull during Stanhope Watermelon Day.
Van Hayden performed Van Halen’s music with Iowa Hawkeyes-themed lyrics at Stanhope Watermelon Day. From left, Jack Olson, Willow Olson, Andy Olson, Robby Martin and Jake Olson.
Colton Fortune, of Stratford, participates in the pedal tractor pull.
Volunteers cut up watermelons for the community feed.

Stanhope hosted its annual Watermelmon Day on Saturday.

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