Farmers’ Mutual donates to Callaway Youth Expo

August 30, 2023 at 4:00 a.m.

by Anakin Bush

Submitted photo: Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company of Callaway County presents a $10,000 check to Callaway Youth Expo. The funds will be used to assist with construction of a new multipurpose building at the fairground. Pictured are CYE representatives Lydia Smithee, Jordan Walton, Alexis Walton, and Bryson Twillman; Gary Crawford, Farmers' Mutual board president; and Farmers' Mutual board of directors.

Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company of Callaway County recently donated $10,000 to Callaway Youth Expo (CYE) for renovations to the fairgrounds.

At the CYE meeting on Aug. 24, fundraising chair Kristen Benne announced the group had passed the initial fundraising goal of $150,000, according to a CYE release.

With the initial goal met, CYE is ready to proceed with demolition. The group has been raising funds to replace the concession stand at the fairgrounds with a new multipurpose building, according to a release. This building will house a meeting space, new bathrooms and a concession stand.

Construction on the project is scheduled to be finished by the 2024 CYE Fair on July 8-13. The 2023 fair was from July 11-15.

In May, Kingdom Telephone donated and installed a new sound system for the CYE's rodeo arena.