Sweet Corn Festival courts announced

WEST POINT - The 2023 Sweet Corn Festival Princess and Queen courts have been announced by the festival committee.
The princesses will be  crowned on Thursday August 10th at 6 p.m.
Each contestant has a money jar at the location of their choice— drop your spare change in to help the chance of her becoming the 2023 SCF Princess
Lexi Newman
Daughter of Eric and a Nancy Newman
Canister location: Sonny’s Super Market
Why do you want to be the 2023 Sweet Corn Festival Princess?
“I love eating sweet corn because it’s so good. The SCF is something our family looks forward to every year. My favorite part is buying new things from all the local stores. I would also like to be a real princess”
KateLynn Helenthal
Daughter of Lindsy Swindler and Bill Helenthal
Canister location: K & Co.
Why do you want to be the 2023 Sweet Corn Festival Princess?
“Because I love princesses”
Kynslee Heidbreder
Daughter of Amy Heidbreder and Josh Myers
Canister location: Green Bay Bar & Grill
Why do you want to be the 2023 Sweet Corn Festival Princess?
“I like being a princess and I like the Sweet Corn Festival”
Stella Meller
Daughter of Craig and Sara Meller
Canister location: Sub-Arena
Why do you want to be the 2023 Sweet Corn Festival Princess?
“Then I will be a real princess”
Eleanor Schmitt
Daughter of Ben and Ashley Schmitt
Canister location: Phil’s Pub
Why do you want to be the 2023 Sweet Corn Festival Princess?
“Because I love princesses and corn”
Scarlett Westermeyer
Daughter of Dalton and Schuyler Westermeyer
Canister location: Papa’s Bar & Grill
Why do you want to be the 2023 Sweet Corn Festival Princess?
“I want to be the SCF princess because I love the fair and want to be in the parade and it will make me happy”
Bella Beelman
Daughter of Darren and Heidi Hoenig
Canister location: Boonies Bar and Grill
Why do you want to be the 2023 Sweet Corn Festival Princess?
“I love supporting my community and love corn on the cob!”
Hudsyn Young
Daughter of Paige VanFleet and William Young
Canister location: Dana Bushong Jewelers
Why do you want to be the 2023 Sweet Corn Festival Princess?
“Because I’ve always wanted to be a princess! They are nice and beautiful”
Peightyn Johnson
Daughter of Kevin Johnson and Shelby Moss
Canister location: Charleston Board of Trade
Why do you want to be the 2023 Sweet Corn Festival Princess?
“I want to be the 2023 SCF Princess because sweet corn is one of my favorite foods and I love attending the SCF with my family”

The 2023 Sweet Corn Festival Queen will also be crowned at this year's festival. The public can meet the candidates at the Aug. 6 pancake breakfast or the Aug. 9 Shuckfest
Desiree Houston
Daughter of Pamela Beavers and Michael Houston
Keokuk High School
Hobbies include swimming, skating, crafting and coloring with her brothers!
Ellie Lake
Daughter of Trisha and Ryan Lake
Central Lee High School
Hobbies include playing sports, hanging out with friends and family
“As festival queen, I would have the privilege of leading and participating in the SCF activities, parades and making a positive impact on the lives of our community members. I would like to set a good example for the younger generations to be active in their community”
Teagan Snaadt
Daughter of Andy and Stacy Snaadt
Holy Trinity Catholic
Hobbies include showing goats, spending time with friend family, golfing and lifting!
“I would like to be the 2023 SCF Queen so I can help represent my community”
Jenna Hellman
Daughter of John and Sheryl Hellman
Holy Trinity Catholic
Hobbies include spending time with her family, learning more about the environment, spending time with friends and trying new things!
“I have grown up going to the SCF my whole life. From participating in the youth dance group, to watching some of my close friends received the honor of being the SCF Queen. I look back at my memories from my younger years and can only think of the joy and anticipation that comes with this time of year. The festival brings together friends and family and creates memories that will never be forgotten. There community that comes together during this time of year is inspiring and having the opportunity to be a part of it at its very center us an honor!”