Locals take on Iola Rodeo

Although the Iola Rodeo typically draws riders from across the region, this year's two-day event had more than a few Allen County area riders looking to test their skills at Riverside Park.

July 28, 2025 - 3:33 PM

Cody Grace Barnett spurs on her horse during a turn in the barrel race Saturday night. Photo by Jimmy Potts / Iola Register

Multiple area riders earned a few dollars while placing at the Iola Rodeo.

Despite sweltering heat during both nights of the Iola Rodeo, Humboldt rider Dakota Slocum posted the only local first-place finish winning the ranch bronc contest after scoring an 84.

Charlee Snavely holds on during mutton busting.Photo by Jimmy Potts / Iola Register

Contest results as follows:

Bareback: 1. Gavin Gercone, 67 points

Open calf roping: 1. Cory Dummit, 10.4; 2. Gus Johnson, 11; 2. Wade Perry, 11.

Over-40 calf roping: 1. Dustin Jilke 10.1; 2. Gary Herrin, 10.9; 3. Jason Arndt 11.

Steer wrestling: Mike Bullard, 4.4; Tyler Mann 6.

Dakota Slocum of Humboldt holds on while taking first in the Ranch Bronc competition Saturday night.Photo by Jimmy Potts / Iola Register

Barrel racing: 1. Morgan Riley, 16.261; 2. Brynn Hensley, 16.309; 3. Angi Alliher 15.4111; 3. Lindsay Hughes, 16.419; 5. Shianna Huges, 16.449.

Breakaway roping: 1. Rachel Brownback, 3; 2. Sydney Herrin, 3.1; 3. Anna Miller, 3.7; 4. Karley Perry 4.9; 4. (tied) Kinley Taylor, 4.9.

Reid Barnett attempts to lasso a calf Sunday.Photo by Jimmy Potts / Iola Register

Team roping: 1. Carson and Zane Coffelt, 5.5; 2. Aaron Sorrell and Shane Jenkins, 5.6; 3. Derrick Peterson and Chad Kimbrough 6.2; 4. Wyatt Miller and Jake Laughlin, 6.8.

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