Michael to be honored at 100th Corn Festival in September

This will be one for the books.

The last weekend in September brings the time-honored tradition of the Haxtun Corn Festival and the 2021 event promises to be bigger and better than ever to honor the event's 100th celebration.

Sept. 25, 2021 will commemorate Haxtun's 100th Corn Festival and organizers recently announced this year's theme and grand marshal selections.

Long-time Haxtun resident and business owner Marilyn Michael has been selected to serve as Grand Marshal for the 2021 event celebrating the theme, "Cheers to 100 years!"

Michael opened her flower store, The Country Rose, in downtow...