IFYR contestant praises all involved in the rodeo

  • Tatum Roberts shared a photo of him and his horses with the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners. Photo provided
    Tatum Roberts shared a photo of him and his horses with the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners. Photo provided
  • IFYR Youth Directors at IPRA Finals 2025: Tatum, Sadie, Commissioner Melissa Dennis, A.W., Jasey, Kruz
    IFYR Youth Directors at IPRA Finals 2025: Tatum, Sadie, Commissioner Melissa Dennis, A.W., Jasey, Kruz
  • Tatum Roberts competes in steer wrestling in the 2025 IFYR. File photo
    Tatum Roberts competes in steer wrestling in the 2025 IFYR. File photo
  • IFYR Youth Directors sign posters at the Shawnee Public Library. File photo
    IFYR Youth Directors sign posters at the Shawnee Public Library. File photo

    Pottawatomie County Commissioners Melissa Dennis, Greg Rush, and Abby Thompson received a touching letter in recognition of their continued support for the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR). Contestant Tatum Roberts highlighted the lasting impact of the county’s investment in the event and the community’s welcoming spirit.

    Roberts expressed gratitude for the county’s role in supporting the IF…