Henderson, Knox, and Warren County Fair Queens to Compete for State Title

Share

The ‘Rockin’ It Forward’ 114th Annual Convention and Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant kicks off January 17th in Springfield. Among the 74 women competing for the state fair queen title are the county fair queens from Henderson, Knox, and Warren Counties.

Representing the Henderson County Fair is 19-year-old Lainey Mills of Gladstone. Mills is a sophomore at Western Illinois University studying Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality with a minor in Event Planning. Upon graduation, Mills hopes to be an event coordinator.

Representing the Knox County Fair is 18-year-old Emersyn Fleisher of Knoxville. Fleisher is currently studying Elementary Education with a minor in Nutrition.

Representing the Warren County Fair is 19-year-old McKinley Rexroat of Monmouth. Rexroat is a sophomore at Monmouth College studying Communication with a minor in Music. Upon graduation, Rexroat plans to pursue a career in sportscasting.

Spread the word

Secretary Rollins Announces “Great American Farmers Market” to Celebrate America 250 on National Mall

July 3, 2025

Van Adkisson Posthumously Awarded WHFB Ag Service Award

July 3, 2025

Corn Nears Tassling Going into July

July 2, 2025

Results from the Warren County 4-H General Show

July 2, 2025

Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Announces New Board Members

July 1, 2025

Stars, Stripes and Safe Bites

July 1, 2025

President and CEO of Galesburg Community Foundation Joshua Gibb

July 3, 2025 9:29 am

Retired Monmouth College History Professor Tom Best

July 3, 2025 9:24 am

West Central Illinois ROSC System of Care Coordinator Jeff McFadden

July 2, 2025 9:28 am

Monmouth Fire Department Assistant Chief Craig Cozadd

July 2, 2025 9:19 am

Monmouth Flying Club Members Trevor Davies and Brian Daw

July 2, 2025 9:12 am

Illinois’ 36th District State Senator Mike Halpin

July 1, 2025 9:40 am

Choose a Category

Listen to us LIVE

Continue Reading

Secretary Rollins Announces “Great American Farmers Market” to Celebrate America 250 on National Mall

In celebration with America 250, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be hosting the Great American Farmers Market on the National

Van Adkisson Posthumously Awarded WHFB Ag Service Award

The Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau has posthumously honored Van Adkisson with its Ag Service Award, recognizing his decades of dedication to agriculture, community leadership, and rural values. Adkisson graduated from Roseville

Corn Nears Tassling Going into July

With the growing season in full swing, West Central FS Certified Crop Specialist Brendan Marshall shares that farmers are expecting the corn crop to begin tasseling. “I’ve seen a handful

Results from the Warren County 4-H General Show

The Warren County 4-H General Show Fair was held on June 28, 2025, at the Warren County Farm Bureau Auditorium. The event showcased the creativity, dedication, and rich mix of

Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Announces New Board Members

The Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau recently held its annual meeting in June, where three long-serving board members reached their 10-year maximum tenure. Farm Bureau Manager Ashlynn Quinn announced the names of

Stars, Stripes and Safe Bites

As summer grilling season heats up, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reminds Americans to declare independence from foodborne illness this holiday season. “Summer

News & Sports

Events & More

Public File

Contact Us

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Prairie Media Communications is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.