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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 24, 2024

For More Information Contact:
Sharon Swehla
Tourism Director
660.665.2003

Winners of I Love Kirksville Photo Contest announced

(Kirksville, MO) - The Kirksville Tourism Department is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s I Love Kirksville Photo Contest.

There were 46 total entries, showcasing many great aspects of what Kirksville has to offer. We thank everyone who submitted an entry to the contest.

The grand prize winner was “Rainbow” by Susan Jacobs.

                                                              Jenna Jacobs, the daughter of Susan Jacobs, accepted the award on her mother's behalf. 

“Kayaking Forest Lake” by Brendon Wilson won the Natural Kirksville category. Amanda Athey’s “Youngstown Bridge at Harvest Time” and Franz Kinkhorst’s “Canada Goose” were honorable mentions.

                                                                                       Pictured left to right: Brendon Wilson and Franz Kinkhorst. 
                                                                                                       Amanda Athey receives her award. 

“Kids on the Farm” by Erin Grgurich won the My Hometown Kirksville category. “Truman at Dusk” by Stacey McHenry and “Thousand Hills Lake – Boat Dock” by Zachary Caraway were honorable mentions.

                                                                       Pictured left to right: Stacey McHenry, Erin Grgurich, and Zachary Caraway. 

“Culture Car” by Panayotis (Taki) Laberis won the Kirksville Culture category. “Kirksville Perspective” by Danielle Bopp and “Sun Shines on Adair Courthouse” by Sandra Williams were honorable mentions.

                                                                 Pictured left to right: Danielle Bopp, Panayotis (Taki) Laberis, and Sandra Williams.

Head to Facebook.com/VisitKVMO to see the winning photos. Also, stop by Gallery 104 to see all of these great photos on display. The exhibit will be open through Saturday, July 6.
 

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