Page 36 Lincoln Daily News 2025 Logan County Fair Jul/Aug 2025 Saturday night concert, past board member Dave Irwin, and newly appointed Logan County Tourism Director Wanda Lee Rohlfs. The event began with Conklin offering an introduction of the fair board members on hand. Then Mayor Welch spoke on behalf of the city of Lincoln saying that Lincoln does look forward to the fair every year. He remembered that some years the weather had been pretty nasty, but today it was a good day, but with promise of getting hot. He encouraged everyone to stay safe at enjoy the fair, then closed by saying “congratulations to the fair board for another successful year.” Terry Casey was asked to say a few words on behalf of the Logan County 4-H programs. She said she was grateful for the 4-H Fair and that it means a lot to the youth who participate. She concluded with a thank you to the fair board for all their hard work. Wanda Lee Rohlfs was recently appointed as the new Logan County Tourism Bureau Director, replacing Alice Roate McCray. She was invited to say a few words, and instantly recalled that as a life long resident of Logan County she is very familiar with the Logan County Fair. She noted that over the years many people have had wonderful things to say about the fair and she could echo those. She remembered as a child loving to come and enjoy the rides but noted the worst part of it was knowing that soon after the fair school would start. Miss Logan County Fair Abbie Arnold spoke on behalf of all three members of royalty saying that she fully understood how much work and dedication is involved in putting together a successful fair. She thanked the board for their dedication to the task. The last person to speak before the snipping of the ribbon was Board President Rod Concklin who noted that this is the 89th annual fair. “This is the 89th fair and we appreciate all the support from all the people in the community and in the neighborhood. We hope to have a great fair.” Continued --
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