Press Releases
87th Dayton, Iowa Rodeo: A Labor Day weekend tradition since 1937
by Gretchen Kirchmann Dayton, Iowa’s population tumbles around 772 for 51 weeks of the year. On Labor Day weekend it all changes with over ten thousand people attending the PRCA rodeo celebration. The town is located in northern Iowa off Highway 175 and about 30 miles west of Interstate 35 at the Ellsworth, Iowa exit. …
Town population is 62 until rodeo weekend when thousands arrive
Over $44,000 in prizes for rodeo contestants plus belt buckles Omaha, Neb. (Aug. 5, 2024) – The Silver Sage Pro Rodeo Committee is turning their ProRodeo weekend, Camp with the Cowboys, into a souvenir weekend with multiple entertainment options and contests for all ages. New in 2024 is the “Beer for a Year” contest featuring…
Mitchell, South Dakota home to the Corn Palace Stampede unveils new venue in 2024
By Gretchen Kirchmann Omaha, Neb. (July 28, 2024) – The 53rd annual Corn Palace Stampede celebrated with their theme Cowboys in Paradise July 18-20, 2024. The Mitchell, South Dakota rodeo committee proudly introduced their new rodeo grounds, Stampede Park, to the community, rodeo fans, contestants and sponsors with tremendous hospitality. The venue is literally paradise…
Hawley, Minn. youth meet Bareback Rider Ty Breuer
Omaha, Neb. (June 12, 2024) – Ty Breuer from Mandan, North Dakota won the bareback riding at the 64th American Heroes PRCA Rodeo in Hawley, Minnesota on Saturday June 8, 2024. Breuer a 7x Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier and Badlands Circuit contestant rode his reride horse Barnes’ Bottle Cap for 81.5 points to win.…
Springfield, Neb. hosts Tangier Shrine PRCA Rodeo providing quality family entertainment
Omaha, Neb. (May 16, 2024) – A month before the 2024 College World Series (CWS) when baseball players and fans are pursuing the “the Road to Omaha”; rodeo contestants made the trek to the Sarpy County Fairgrounds near Omaha to compete in the inaugural Tangier Shrine PRCA Rodeo. Cowboys and cowgirls competed for $36,162 in…
Ultra Chic Boutique dress sale raises $16,120 for Nebraska Alzheimer’s Association
Omaha based dry cleaner Max I. Walker gives back in multiple ways by recycling formal gowns and selling them at an affordable price to raise funds for the Nebraska Alzheimer’s Association. During their 15th Annual Ultra Chic Boutique dress sale, they raised $16,120. The giving starts with the original dress owner donating their gown(s) to…
Industry professionals design ProRodeo logo for Buffalo, Minn.
Minnesota’s oldest ProRodeo celebrates 70th anniversary with a new logo Published Article Billings Gazette, Missoulian and 406sports. Omaha, Neb. (January 8, 2024) – Kirchmann Media Group (KMG) and Photography by Mary Peters created a one-of-a-kind logo for Minnesota’s oldest ProRodeo in Buffalo. The new logo features a bucking horse designed from photographs taken by Mary…
Barnes PRCA Rodeo bull wins go-round buckle in Las Vegas, 2023
Canadian earns over $39,000 riding Barnes PRCA Rodeo bull, Umm by: Gretchen Kirchmann/PRCA Las Vegas, Nevada (Dec. 17, 2023) – The second performance of the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) held in Las Vegas on Saturday December 9, 2023 shined the spotlight on Barnes PRCA Rodeo Company from Cherokee, Iowa. Their bull, #930 named…
Las Vegas lights shine on the Flying Arena Stars
Specialty Act featured at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will perform in Hawley, Minn. during the ProRodeo June 7-8, 2024 Trick Riding sisters coming to the American Heroes PRCA Rodeo this summer in Hawley, Minn. Las Vegas, Nevada (Dec. 12, 2023) From the Bright Lights of Las Vegas to the Northern Lights of Minnesota trick…
Steiner gives a Rock Star performance in bareback riding, Round 1 WNFR 2023
Bareback Rider Rocker Steiner captures the first go-round win of the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The 19-year-old from Weatherford, Texas is making his second trip to Las Vegas. Steiner won the Resistol Rookie of the Year in 2022. Kicking of the 10 go-rounds of competition he spurred Stace Smith Pro Rodeo’s Risky Business for…
