Three contestants step into spotlight

The next Miss Clearwater Rodeo will either be from Clearwater, Atkinson or Plainview.

Kaylee Thiele, of Clearwater; Aubrey Blackburn, of Atkinson; and Jozlyn Anderson, of Plainview, will begin the journey toward the 2025 crown, Friday, June 27, at 2 p.m.

Horsemanship competition will be held in the Gene Snodgrass Arena. Queen Coordinator Devon Baum said, "Horsemanship is a large part of obtaining and holding a rodeo queen title and holds a lot of weight with our judges."

Contestants will complete a horsemanship pattern, rail work, and a cattle-working collaboration, in addition to carrying the...