John Teagarden, Journal contributor

An official with the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association will help mark the Linn County Rodeo's 75 anniversary on Saturday night. (Journal file photo) By John Teagarden Journal contributor Steve Knowles, director of rodeo administration for the Colorado Springs-based Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PCRA), will be attending the Linn County Fair & Rodeo on Saturday, August 8 to present a 75th anniversary plaque fair officials. “We were pleasantly surprised when we received the notice...

Redfield, Kansas-based rodeo announcer Troy Goodridge has seen demand for his announcing climb over the past few years. He has been announcer at the Mound City rodeo since 2010. (Submitted photo) By John Teagarden Journal contributor MOUND CITY – Longtime rodeo fans recognize his voice as soon as he picks up the mic in the announcer's booth above the chutes at the Mound City fairgrounds. Troy Goodridge has led the crowds through the rodeo program here since 2010. Whether he's announcing the...

Colten Ulmer, who will be appearing at the Linn County Rodeo on Friday and Saturday Nights, Aug. 7 – 8, is a fresh face on the PRCA circuit. However he has already picked up several Clown of the Year awards. (Submitted photo) By John Teagarden Journal contributor MOUND CITY – There will be a new clown in town for the Linn County Fair's Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) rodeo Friday and Saturday, August 7 – 8. Colten Ulmer, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, will “Bring The Energy” each night...