Russ Smith pulls a load with his trusty John Deere Photo courtesy of Courtney Shreve
Russ Smith chats with a driver Photo courtesy of Courtney Shreve
There are moments at the Pawnee County Fair that simply feel like home.
The rumble of an engine echoing across the fairgrounds. The smell of fresh dirt hanging in the summer air. Children perched on the fence, watching wide-eyed as tractors inch their way down the track. Grandparents pointing to a familiar driver and telling stories that begin with, “I remember when…” This year, the Pawnee County A…