We are about a week away from the start of the 2026 Logan County Fair. As a new fair begins, the reigns of the 2025 Fair Royalty will come to an end and crowns will be passed. Congratulations to 2025 Miss Logan County Fair Queen Julia Collins, Junior Miss Courtney Cecil and Little Miss Vayda Farmer.

2026 will see a new set of young women vying to represent Logan County. Be sure to view our slideshows of this year's contestants in today's edition of Lincoln Daily News.

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Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day

The sun beams down on a lifeguard while she watches over a beach at Lake Harriet during an extreme heat warning, Monday, July 13, 2026, in Minneapolis.                                                            
                                      
(AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)         [click on picture for larger image] 

July 27 is National Love is Kind Day. It was founded to honor survivors of domestic abuse, celebrate freedom from toxic relationships, and promote kindness and respect in all human connections.

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Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider

Letitia Wright, from left, Winston Duke, Ryan Coogler, David Jonsson, and Kevin Feige attend a panel for Marvel Studios during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in San Diego.                                                  
                                
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Corey Heim executes daring pass on final restart and holds on for historic Brickyard 400 victory

Corey Heim heads into the first turn during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, July 26, 2026.                              
                                  
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)                         [click on picture for larger image]