Community may well form the foundation for success of Clearwater's Big Rodeo, sponsored by the local chamber of commerce.

On any night of the three-day event, held annually the last full weekend in June, more than 100 community members volunteer time to sling sloppy joes and nachos, fill beverage orders, take tickets, assist with mutton busting and open chutes to bring visitors from near and far a top-notch performance.

Hometown hospitality from locals, coupled with capital improvements at the rodeo grounds, garnered the Mid-States Rodeo Association 2021 Rodeo of the Year title, large purse...