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In Our Johanna Era: Corn Queen and Court Visit Kiwanis

Friday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL Courtesy of Amy McCarty As history reveals, the first Corn King and Queen were crowned in 1930. The king was not a necessarily a 4H member though. Instead, it was the farmer who delivered the highest corn yield according to the Cooperative... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Corn Day Edition of First Thursdays with Mayor Bill Stendeback

Friday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

It's been a busy week and start to the month so we had to delay our First Thursdays with the mayor conversation. So we get a special Corn Day edition with Bill Stendeback. We discuss a variety of topics from the controversy stirred up... Read More.

Kiwanis Thanks Sponsors Who Helped Raise $62,000 Ahead of 2025 Corn Day

Thursday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

The bunting is strewn; the town is getting cloaked in yellow, and friends and neighbors are preparing to descend on a closed Main Street beginning at 3pm (and not a moment before) Friday in Carmi. It’s time for Corn Day again and with that,... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Corn Day Queen Candidates and Retiring Queen Katelyn Davis

Thursday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Corn Day is nearly upon us and that means it's time to crown a new Corn Queen! Moreover, our new queen won't have to deal with any pesky king as we have no young men up for the title this year. In this episode... Read More.

Corn Day Week 2025 Here Is Important Info about Road Closures, Parking, Towing!

Tuesday, October 7 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Kiwanis Corn Day 2025 week has arrived! With that comes some Road Closures and traffic detour patterns to allow for safe travels for through traffic and pedestrians. Church St. between Main and the alley south of Robinson St and Robinson between First Mid... Read More.

Final Preparations Underway for Corn Day 2025

Thursday, October 2 by Jc Tinsley

The countdown to Corn Day is on and Carmi Kiwanis is in full preparation mode. That was the singular topic at Thursday’s weekly meeting as members heard from committee chairs, city officials and employees regarding needs and buttoning up arrangements while the community prepares... Read More.

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Meet the Candidates for Corn Queen 2025 (and revisit the retiring king and queen)

Friday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

2024 Retiring King Eli Bryant Eli Bryant is a ten-year independent member and the son of Brian and Sandra Bryant of Carmi. In the past nine years Eli has enjoyed taking shooting sports, swine, crops, and vegetable gardening. In shooting sports, he has placed first in shotgun... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Kiwanis 2025 Corn Day Entertainment Announcement

Friday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Corn Day is coming and you want to know who the entertainment is going to be!!! Carmi Kiwanis President Amanda Nelson and incoming President Luke Sailer have the low down. Listen in for more on what to expect at this year's festival and who... Read More.

Carmi Council Approves Corn Day Road Closure; Hires Assistant Animal Control

Monday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi leaders started the week off with a special meeting called to handle some impending business Monday morning. The council gathered minus two absent council members, Greg Knight and Jeremy Courson at 8am. The first agenda item was to pass the annual resolution to temporarily... Read More.

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Kiwanis Announces Theme for 96th Annual Corn Day Celebration

Thursday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

Dust off those Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin records, start growing out your hair, dig out your bell bottoms, and start tie-dying your t shirts and hoodies. Carmi Kiwanis President Amanda Nelson says we have a theme for this year’s Corn Day festivities. With... Read More.

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In Our Johanna Era: Corn Queen and Court Visit Kiwanis

Open Line ON DEMAND – Corn Day Edition of First Thursdays with Mayor Bill Stendeback

Kiwanis Thanks Sponsors Who Helped Raise $62,000 Ahead of 2025 Corn Day

Open Line ON DEMAND – Corn Day Queen Candidates and Retiring Queen Katelyn Davis

Corn Day Week 2025 Here Is Important Info about Road Closures, Parking, Towing!

Final Preparations Underway for Corn Day 2025

Meet the Candidates for Corn Queen 2025 (and revisit the retiring king and queen)

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Kiwanis 2025 Corn Day Entertainment Announcement

Carmi Council Approves Corn Day Road Closure; Hires Assistant Animal Control

Kiwanis Announces Theme for 96th Annual Corn Day Celebration

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