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Monday, June 17, 2013  Megan Ervin is preparing to give up her title to the next Miss Illinois, but first, she's looking back on what a life changing experience her pageant days have meant to her.

Monday, June 10, 2013  She is the 72nd woman to hold the title of Miss Iowa.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Adams County Fair has announced its line-up and star concert talent for 2013.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  Quincy crowned its newest royalty Saturday night.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The theme “Celebrating the Champion in Us All” has been chosen for this year's Dogwood Parade.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Miss Adams County Fair Montanna Neisen competed in the 2013 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen pageant Sunday.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  Win or lose, Ervin had a message for all of her supporters this last year.

Saturday, December 08, 2012  Super-heroes and fairy tale princesses taught Hannibal youth about healthy eating and community service.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The numbers are in and its good news for Illinois tourism. Adams, Pike and Hancock counties brought in a record $137 million for the 2011 year. Visitors spent 89 million dollars in Adams County alone.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Jacksonville High School's Homecoming Queen deemed one of top queens in the nation.

Sunday, July 15, 2012  Megan Ervin makes her first stop in Quincy since winning Miss Illinois.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Thousands of people are on their way to Nauvoo this week as the town kicks off its 8th annual Nauvoo Pageant. The pageant celebrates the legacy of the early Latter-Day Saints, or Morman faith.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  The Rushville native, crowned Miss Quincy back in March, won the title Saturday night at the Miss Illinois Pageant in Marion.

Sunday, June 10, 2012  The new Miss Iowa will be Mariah Cary.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Miss Pennsylvania USA steps down, claiming contest rigged; organizers cite transgender policy