JIM BOWIE DAY ROYALTY- A popular holdover from the original Jim Bowie Days is the Little Mr. & Miss Silver Nugget contest. Youngsters are interviewed on stage and judges determine the winners. This year’s titles go to Waylon Fairless (5) and Anna Jo Hicks (6), both grandchildren of Paige and Johnny Hicks of Menard. Additional coverage of the weekend festivities will be included in next week’s newspaper. Chamber photo.

JIM BOWIE DAY ROYALTY- A popular holdover from the original Jim Bowie Days is the Little Mr. & Miss Silver Nugget contest. Youngsters are interviewed on stage and judges determine the winners. This year’s titles go to Waylon Fairless (5) and Anna Jo Hicks (6), both grandchildren of Paige and Johnny Hicks of Menard. Additional coverage of the weekend festivities will be included in next week’s newspaper. Chamber photo.

Thousands flock to low water park for annual River Rat Fest & Jim Bowie Cook-off

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The fifth annual River Rat Music Festival and Jim Bowie Day Cook-off were once again an incredible success for the Menard County Chamber of Commerce.

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Junior Danni Ruiz enters the 1-A Reg. II track meet as the top contender in the 400m, 800m. Although Danni is the reigning two-time state champion in both races, she faces increasing pressure from young talent across the state. This year Danni has been running the mile (1600m) and will compete in that event this weekend. Danni looks to finish her three events as the gold or silver medalist to advance to the state meet.

Junior Danni Ruiz enters the 1-A Reg. II track meet as the top contender in the 400m, 800m. Although Danni is the reigning two-time state champion in both races, she faces increasing pressure from young talent across the state. This year Danni has been running the mile (1600m) and will compete in that event this weekend. Danni looks to finish her three events as the gold or silver medalist to advance to the state meet.

MHS sends 13 to regional track & field meet this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Body Menard High School will send 13 track and field athletes to the 1-A Region II...
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Obituaries 

Jimmy E. Rogers

Jimmy E. Rogers

Jimmy E. Rogers

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Body Jimmy Edward Rogers, age 82, of Menard, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at the...
Edith Ann Nasr

Edith Ann Nasr

Edith Ann Nasr

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body Edith Ann Nasr, age 90, of Austin and formerly Menard, passed away on Sunday,...
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