Friday I headed back to the fair where I was able to carry the American Flag and run a queens run before the Cowgirl Queen Contest. Hannah competed in the senior section of the contest and was crowned an attendant. Congratulations to her, she did a wonderful job.
On Saturday Hannah and I showed in the Governors Steer Show. I was second in the ring behind Governor Culver. My steers name was Big Red. Boy was he big and didn’t like to stand still. I had a hard time slowing him down, but did manage with a smile on my face even though he stepped on my foot several times. I was so glad I had boots on and had the owner in the ring to help me. Otherwise the news headlines might have read “Rodeo Queen Plowed By Steer.”
I had a wonderful time and Big Red sold for over two grand. All the money raised goes to the Iowa Ronald McDonald Houses. This is near and dear to my heart as my sister and her husband spent over three months at the house in Des Moines when my nephew was in the Children’s Hospital.
Big Red and I at the auction.
I have a week off and then I will head out to Prairie Meadows and sign autographs at the horse races on Friday, August 27.
Until next time, “Whatever you do works at it with all of your heart as working for the Lord and not for men.” Col. 3:23
Another quote that really makes one stop and think is, “You can only love God as much as you love your enemy.”
God Bless You,
Jordanne
Hannah, Amanda and I before the rodeo performance. 
While in Sidney we visited local sponsors, stopped at nursing homes and had a several radio interviews. 
Iowa State University Queen, Alicia 
Amanda and I signing autographs at the Dodge Booth.
Tie Down Roper, Bill Huber with Amanda and I after the rodeo.
Zack and Gage 
We visited local sponsors and signed autographs before heading out to the rodeo grounds. Harry Vold provided us with horses and these horses have been doing this for years. I’ve always heard about the “fly bys” at Frontier Days and you better be ready when you let your horse go because there is no stopping them until the other end of the track! It was a lot of fun.
Dan Post boots is a large sponsor for some state queens, here we are with Greg Hensley.
My trip to Cheyenne wouldn’t have been arranged without all of the hard work by Arlene Kensinger and Ester Moore. They dedicate a large amount of time to schedule the state queens and treat us like royalty while we are there. I would also like to thank my mom, Joanne for driving out with me; I needed to be home to head off to Sidney on Monday night so she has been my chauffeur. The drive is about 10 hours and I couldn’t have made it on my own. Thanks mom!
Estes Park was beautiful; the town is located in the Rockies right on the continental divide. The rodeo committee and volunteers were the most appreciative people I have ever met, I can see why they have won Rodeo Committee of the Year a number of times. While in Estes Park I stayed with Jessi Kokjohn, the Miss Rodeo Iowa Pageant Director. Jessi and her fiancé, Erik, manage a riding stable and give trail rides through the mountains. 
Miss Rodeo Florida, Heather Hall, and I were able to stay an extra day and go on a trail ride!
We were very fortunate to meet a committee member who owns a recreational store and arranged a couple of excursions! We had no luck fly-fishing, but it was a great learning experience and as far as rock climbing, I was very successful and it was lots easier than I thought! 
The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo activities started the second week I was out there. We were able to assist committee members before the rodeo with a number of activities and help with the mutton busting each night during the performance. 
While in Colorado Springs we rode the train to the top of Pikes Peak, toured the Pro Rodeo Hall Fame and airforce base, helped with an Exceptional Rodeo and attended the Hall of Fame Inductees. 
Top of Pikes Peak
Miss Rodeo Missouri, Erin Watts and I helping with the Mutton Busting
On Sunday the Miss Rodeo American Seminar started and ran through Wednesday afternoon.
I stayed for the rodeo Thursday night and Hannah and I were able to help with the Mutton Busting and carry a flag in the grand entry.
Lee Polakoff, my Wrangler Rep. and me after the rodeo.
On Sunday afternoon I held an Exceptional Rodeo. Contestants were able to rope, barrel race, saddle bronc ride and ride one of my horses. It was so much fun and it couldn’t have been done without all of the volunteers. A big thank you to everyone that helped. 
I had a wonderful weekend at my hometown rodeo and I am so thankful to represent such a wonderful community!
I arrived in North Platte around noon on Sunday for the Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageant. There were 15 other state queens and Kelli Jackson, Miss Rodeo America was also there for the week. We had a very busy schedule throughout the week; it started Sunday night after the horsemanship competition. We had a BBQ with a live auction and then a “fun” rodeo. We made up teams of 5 and competed on stick horse’s doing multiple races. Due to the rain the floor was a little slick in the shelter house and a few of the queens had a crash! Hats and crowns flew everywhere, but thankfully all the girls were okay!
We kept very busy; we toured the Golden Spike and Buffalo Bills home and barn. We also stopped at sponsor businesses where we signed autographs. We were also able to help out with the Miss Rodeo Nebraska competition and model in the fashion show. On Wednesday night the rodeo started, Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2011 was crowned during the rodeo. Congratulations to Rebecca Grimm!
I left before the sun was up on Thursday to head to Bellevue. I arrived just in time for a radio interview and children’s activities.
Throughout the rodeo each night I carried Old Glory and the sponsor flags between events. I had a wonderful time and will have to admit I really didn’t mind the rain and mud on Friday night. The rodeo was postponed for 45 minutes due to the severe thunderstorms, but as soon as the rain slowed down we hit the ground running. 
I stayed at the Bellevue House Bed and Breakfast while I was there. The house was gorgeous! I got the suite on the third floor and was treated like royalty! I want to thank the owners of the bed and breakfast for their wonderful hospitality. 
We toured the town of Bellevue and drove to the top of the South Bluff and overlooked the town…it was beautiful! I was able to tour one of the first houses in Bellevue. I was able to see my first barge go through the locks on the Mississippi.
Thank you so the Bellevue Rodeo Committee, Three Hills Rodeo Inc., The Bellevue Bed and Breakfast and Stacy Bevan!
