The first year of Wild West Days was old school, with a cake walk and games that were rented from a carnival supply in Minneapolis. Businesses were totally supportive. A booklet was printed with the schedule of events and advertising for every business that donated to the cause. A button for Wild West Days was on sale for one dollar. There was a contest for Wild Bill and Calamity Jane. Also, a Miss Zimmerman was chosen. It was hard to believe the success accomplished by this small town. Through the years, the Lions Club helped create the park and huge building on the grounds where there used to be a rodeo, carnival, and demolition derby. Randy Johnson kept the ballpark games scheduled each summer. Along with that, he and Elsie Iliff kept the business meetings active and here we are today. Is it any different today? Nope, folks chip in to make the event happen each year.
