May 11, 2025
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Fourth of July photo package

Seven-year-old Sidney McDonald, right, of Creston throws candy to children aboard a Stalker Chevrolet float during the "Star-Spangled Celebration" Fourth of July parade Monday morning in uptown Creston. Also pictured, facing from left, are Taylor McDonald, 15, and Trisha McDonald of Creston. (CNA photo)

Seven-year-old Sidney McDonald, right, of Creston throws candy to children aboard a Stalker Chevrolet float during the "Star-Spangled Celebration" Fourth of July parade Monday morning in uptown Creston. Also pictured, facing from left, are Taylor McDonald, 15, and Trisha McDonald of Creston. (CNA photo)

Five-year-old Bobby Hiatt of Creston makes circles with a sparkler before the Fourth of July fireworks show at McKinley Park in Creston Monday evening. Bobby underwent neurosurgery for Chiari malformation one week ago, and his mother, Amy Thompson, said he is recovering more quickly than expected. While he is still weaning off pain medications and can't yet look down or run around, Bobby is doing better each day. Also pictured, left, is 6-year-old Olivia Hurlbert-Harris of Creston. (CNA photo)

A patriotic firework with red, white and blue lights up the sky above McKinley Lake in Creston Monday evening during the Fourth of July fireworks show. For video from the firework show, visit crestonnews.com. (CNA photo)

Paul Queck of Peru drives his John Deere in the 6500 II division of the tractor pull Monday at McKinley Park. The tractor pull hosted drivers from all over, and there were a variety of divisions to show off the many types of tractors. Queck was the winner of his division with a pull of 219.6 feet. (CNA photo)

Colt Key, 6, left, and Keaton Street, 13, both of Creston ride in a car of a train pulled by a four-wheeler during the 10,000 Crestonians Fourth of July parade themed "Star-Spangled Celebration" Monday morning in uptown Creston. (CNA photo)

Union County Saddle Club Queen Alexis Ruthedge rides a horse during the 10,000 Crestonians Fourth of July parade themed "Star-Spangled Celebration" Monday morning in uptown Creston. Ruthedge won first place in the youth saddle horse category. (CNA photo)

Brittney Rink, 13, of Creston performs a contemporary dance to "The Garden" at the 4th of July talent show in McKinley Park. (CNA photo)

James Ross of Creston, No. 19, rides his decorated bicycle during the 10,000 Crestonians Fourth of July parade themed "Star-Spangled Celebration" Monday morning in uptown Creston. In the bicycle category, James was one of four winners for the best decorated bikes, and each winner received a free bike. The other winners were Merrick Wieland, Caden Briner and Abby Jamison. (CNA photo)

Eleven-year-old Kate Woods of Creston salutes the crowd at the 4th of July talent show Monday during her Acro Dance performance to "New York, New York." (CNA photo)

Southwestern Community College student Madison Skarda, the 2015 Union County Fair queen, waves to the crowd as she rides on a float in the "Star-Spangled Celebration" Fourth of July parade Monday morning in uptown Creston. (CNA photo)

Two fireworks overlay each other during the Fourth of July fireworks show Monday above McKinley Lake in Creston. (CNA photo)

A firework explodes in the sky above McKinley Lake in Creston Monday evening. (CNA photo)