Malta NRA Rodeo successful in second year

The 2nd Annual Malta NRA Rodeo is in the books and the event featured plenty of thrills, spills, and chills, despite the temps reaching the mid-nineties during the two-day event.

"I feel like it went well," said Jerey McEwen of the Trafton Park Arena Committee. "It went as well as it did last year. It wasn't as hot. It was just the right size rodeo. Just perfect."

McEwen said that he felt the crowd was entertained and he felt that the hard work had paid off.

Several local riders participated in the event, but only two Phillips County Barrel Racers placed. Kiera Simonson of Loring won the highe...