NewsSeptember 9, 2018
The SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Kassi Jackson, Tyler Graef
Kent Carlile, of Thompsonville, Illinois, bathes his brown Swiss cows at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Kent Carlile, of Thompsonville, Illinois, bathes his brown Swiss cows at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Lauren Cox, 8, holds her chicken "Dumplin'" before the start of the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Lauren Cox, 8, holds her chicken "Dumplin'" before the start of the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Fairgoers mingle before the start of the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Fairgoers mingle before the start of the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Bailey Aufdenberg, 7, smiles for a photo while holding her rabbit Lilly before the start of the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Bailey Aufdenberg, 7, smiles for a photo while holding her rabbit Lilly before the start of the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Lauren Cox, 8, laughs while answering questions as Kandy Peek emcees the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Lauren Cox, 8, laughs while answering questions as Kandy Peek emcees the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Fairgoers watch the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Fairgoers watch the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Eli Subramani, 5, adjusts the balloon tied to his bunny's toy bed during the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Eli Subramani, 5, adjusts the balloon tied to his bunny's toy bed during the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Lauren Cox, 8, adjusts the dress on her bunny Millie during the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Lauren Cox, 8, adjusts the dress on her bunny Millie during the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Fairgoers react to the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Fairgoers react to the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Cecil, dressed as Peter Rabbit, sits in his carrot car during the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Cecil, dressed as Peter Rabbit, sits in his carrot car during the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Mackenzie Bonham, 9, holds Dumplin' the chicken in between judging of the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Mackenzie Bonham, 9, holds Dumplin' the chicken in between judging of the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Fairgoers watch the draft horse judging at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Fairgoers watch the draft horse judging at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Elijah Standley, 6, claps during the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Elijah Standley, 6, claps during the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Denise Essner laughs as her kids Drew, 4, and Kinsey, 3, shy away into her shoulder after participating in the Children's Rooster Crowing Contest as their youngest brother Ty, 2, sucks on his pacifier at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Denise Essner laughs as her kids Drew, 4, and Kinsey, 3, shy away into her shoulder after participating in the Children's Rooster Crowing Contest as their youngest brother Ty, 2, sucks on his pacifier at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Ty Essner, 2, smiles for the camera after the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Ty Essner, 2, smiles for the camera after the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Dairy cows stand outside while awaiting judging at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Dairy cows stand outside while awaiting judging at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Zach Eftink, 11, pets his cow, Glitter, during the SEMO District Fair Sunday.
Zach Eftink, 11, pets his cow, Glitter, during the SEMO District Fair Sunday.
The family of John Niederkorn is seen during the national anthem, immediately following a moment of silence held for Niederkorn, who was a leading figure in the local demolition derby community before his death last November. 
In introducing the family, the derby announcer said Niederkorn hit hard and played by the rules, even if he knew just how far he could stretch them.
The family of John Niederkorn is seen during the national anthem, immediately following a moment of silence held for Niederkorn, who was a leading figure in the local demolition derby community before his death last November. In introducing the family, the derby announcer said Niederkorn hit hard and played by the rules, even if he knew just how far he could stretch them.
Drivers are seen before the start of the demolition derby Sunday.
Drivers are seen before the start of the demolition derby Sunday.
A driver and passenger, having bowed out of competition by breaking their stake (right) monitor the other cars through the rear window during the demolition derby Sunday.
A driver and passenger, having bowed out of competition by breaking their stake (right) monitor the other cars through the rear window during the demolition derby Sunday.
A driver looks for a way out of the ditch as another car closes in for a hit on his passenger side during the demolition derby Sunday.
A driver looks for a way out of the ditch as another car closes in for a hit on his passenger side during the demolition derby Sunday.
A driver rams another car, putting it out of commission, during the demolition derby Sunday.
A driver rams another car, putting it out of commission, during the demolition derby Sunday.
A young girl watches as a draft horse is guided into the Livestock Arena for judging at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
A young girl watches as a draft horse is guided into the Livestock Arena for judging at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Drivers react as another car hits them repeatedly during the demolition derby Sunday.
Drivers react as another car hits them repeatedly during the demolition derby Sunday.
Drivers are seen during the demolition derby Sunday.
Drivers are seen during the demolition derby Sunday.
Driver Seth Niederkorn is seen during the demolition derby Sunday.
Driver Seth Niederkorn is seen during the demolition derby Sunday.
Drivers are seen during the demolition derby Sunday.
Drivers are seen during the demolition derby Sunday.
Good-luck messages are seen written inside Matt Seiler's derby car before the demolition derby Sunday.
Good-luck messages are seen written inside Matt Seiler's derby car before the demolition derby Sunday.
Drivers wait in line for inspection before the SEMO District Fair demolition derby Sunday.
Drivers wait in line for inspection before the SEMO District Fair demolition derby Sunday.
Callen Jackson, 4, goofs around with his helmet before the SEMO District Fair demolition derby Sunday. Jackson, seen here with his toy car, would later compete in the kids-only power wheels demo derby in between the main events.
Callen Jackson, 4, goofs around with his helmet before the SEMO District Fair demolition derby Sunday. Jackson, seen here with his toy car, would later compete in the kids-only power wheels demo derby in between the main events.
Eric Mayberry watches his 2-year-old son, Holland, play on a tractor before the start of the demolition derby Sunday. Mayberry, as a member of the Egypt Mills Antique Tractor Club, has helped drag broken derby cars off the arena for the last decade.
Eric Mayberry watches his 2-year-old son, Holland, play on a tractor before the start of the demolition derby Sunday. Mayberry, as a member of the Egypt Mills Antique Tractor Club, has helped drag broken derby cars off the arena for the last decade.
A rainbow of scraped paint is seen on the leading edge of a once-white car after the SEMO District Fair demolition derby Sunday.
A rainbow of scraped paint is seen on the leading edge of a once-white car after the SEMO District Fair demolition derby Sunday.
Dierks Simmons, 11, right, dances while standing next to David Kluesner, center, as he holds the lead of Belgian draft horse Amanda, who took second place in the 2-year-old draft horse class at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Dierks Simmons, 11, right, dances while standing next to David Kluesner, center, as he holds the lead of Belgian draft horse Amanda, who took second place in the 2-year-old draft horse class at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Madison Landgraph, 10, waves at rabbits in their cages at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Madison Landgraph, 10, waves at rabbits in their cages at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Elijah Standley, 6, holds his rabbit Chip, dressed as Zoro, before the start of the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Elijah Standley, 6, holds his rabbit Chip, dressed as Zoro, before the start of the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Breanna Shands, 12, adjusts the dress on Hazel the rabbit before the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Breanna Shands, 12, adjusts the dress on Hazel the rabbit before the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Lauren Cox, 8, left, puts on glasses while her mom Kassi Cox reaches into her costume supplies while preparing for the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Lauren Cox, 8, left, puts on glasses while her mom Kassi Cox reaches into her costume supplies while preparing for the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Lauren Cox's costume accessories sit on a wagon before the start of the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Lauren Cox's costume accessories sit on a wagon before the start of the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
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