April 19, 2024

Fourth of July Parade winners announced

These are the individual winners for Osceola’s Fourth of July Parade.

Noncommercial floats

Judge’s choice: Osceola Lions Club

Best use of color: Church of God Prophecy

Humorous award: Red Hat — Glad Hatters

Originality award: Christ’sway Church

Theme award: Southern Iowa Garden Club

Heritage award: Clarke County Fair Board

Decorated pony

First place: Jessinda Davenport of Osceola

Second place: LG Racing — Heather Stearns of Woodburn

Third place: Murray Saddle Club

Horse hitch

First place: John Parmer of Osceola

Costume riders

First place: Tie between Morgan Wasson and Ashton Spidle, both of Osceola

Second place: Miler family of Osceola

Third place: Jacob Abma of Grand River