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Smalley to Represent Johnston at Iowa State Fair Talent Show

Laura Smalley's vocal solo from "Thoroughly Modern Millie" won first place at the Johnston Green Days talent search competition.

Laura Smalley, 18, of Johnston, will represent the city in the Iowa State Fair Bill Riley Talent Search in August.

Smalley won the Johnston Green Days talent search last week with a vocal solo “Stars and the Moon” from the Johnston High School musical production “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” in which Smalley played Millie. 

A winner from the Sprout and Senior divisions at the Johnston event advance to the 56th Iowa State Fair Bill Riley Talent Search Competition in August from which a senior grand champion wins a scholarship.  Second through 5th place winners will win cash prizes.

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All photos are courtesy of Debra Heldt of Charter Bank, the show sponsor.


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