(Le Mars) — The Plymouth County Fair crowned its royalty last evening during a (Le Mars) — The Plymouth County Fair crowned its royalty last evening during a ceremony held at the Pioneer Village stage. Emcee Dave Grosenheider of KLEM
radio announced the name of the new king.
Daniel Kessenich was selected as the 2017 Plymouth County Fair King. Kessenich is the son of Susy and Mark Kessenich. He will enter his senior year in high school this fall at Gehlen Catholic High School. Next was the announcement of
the Plymouth County Queen. 13 women competed for the title of Plymouth County Queen. Here again is Dave Grosenheider.
Schmitz is the 17 year old daughter of Patrick and Sheryl Schmitz. James Kellen was selected as “Mr. Personality”, and the two princes were Ote Albright and Jack Ruhland. The first runner-up was James Kellen. The title of “Miss Congeniality” was awarded to Sarah Benton, and as for the princesses, Mattie Tucker and Callie Henrich. The new queen, Kara Schmitz, explains why she had a desire to become the Plymouth County Fair queen.
Daniel Kessenich talks about what the title of Plymouth County Fair King will mean to him.
