Queen Halee Rowland By Lorie Palmer “It has been an honor to represent the Idaho County
Fair. This has been an amazing experience. I’ve learned a lot this year
about leadership, time management, conflict resolution and cooperation,
service and community,” smiled Idaho County Fair Queen 2025 Halee
Rowland. “I can’t wait for the Idaho County Fair!”
Idaho County Free Press Rowland, 16, is the daughter of Brent and Tara Rowland of Cottonwood, and granddaughter of Cottonwood grandparents Dennis and Helen Rowland. She is sister to Chloe, 20, and Mikayla, 15. Rowland is a junior at Prairie High School where she plays softball, volleyball and basketball and is involved in Prairie League, Prairie FFA and Business Professionals of America. She is a member of the Cottonwood Saddliers and Livestock 4-H Club and is an Idaho 4-H State Teen Association Conference Steering Committee Northern District Representative. “One of my favorite experiences this year was when we went to the park for pictures. We were in our big poofy dresses, taking pictures on the playground, and a nearby birthday party noticed us,” Rowland recalled. “All the little kids ran over to say hi; it was so sweet! The little girls I babysat were there, and they made me feel pretty special!” “I’ve also really loved spending time working on our float. I really like our fair theme, so it’s been so fun to be creative and hands-on, and I’ve made many great memories in the process,” she added. “What’s made it even more fun is getting to spend time with the princesses and my family. We’ve spent a lot of time together, from late nights painting and decorating to fabricating and constructing. I especially enjoyed our dance parties and all the laughs!” Rowland babysits and is also employed by Cottonwood Livestock Auction. Following high school graduation, she plans to continue her education with the goal of attending law school. “I’m passionate about helping others and making a positive impact, and I believe a career in law will give me the opportunity to do that,” she stated. “Right now, I’m interested in agricultural law, and I’m excited to work hard, learn as much as I can, and one day use my knowledge to stand up for what’s right.” 1st Princess Kimberly Seaver 
She plans to become a social worker By Lorie Palmer “I especially had fun this past year when we went
dress shopping and hung out at the hotel and played games,” Idaho
County First Princess 2025 Kimberly Seaver said.
Idaho County Free Press The 16-year-old is dually enrolled at Grangeville High and iSucceed Virtual schools. She is the daughter of Matt and Kate Seaver of Grangeville and has two older brothers, Christian and Jeremiah. Seaver is interested in photography and is a member of the cheerleading squad at GHS, as well as singing in the GHS choir. In her spare time, she attends church and babysits. Following graduation, Seaver plans to further her education and study to become a social worker. When she was running for a royalty position last year, she said, “My strongest personal quality is that I’m social. Being social is an important quality: I believe that just by having a conversation, you can make a difference not just in your life, but also in that of the person you are talking to.” She also added, “The most important thing in my life is my family because they have been there for me in so many ways. I wouldn’t be here without them.” 2nd Princess Bailey Key  By Lorie Palmer “Do not be afraid to step out of your comfort
zone and run for fair royalty,” Idaho County Fair Second Princess 2025
Bailey Key said.
Idaho County Free Press Key, 17, is the daughter of Bill and Tabitha Key of Cottonwood and is a senior at Prairie High School. Grandmother Linda Kaschmitter lives in Cottonwood, and she is sister to Kenzie, 21, Taeler, 20, and Charlee, 11. “This experience has taught me so many things in life, such as learning how to be myself around new people I meet and learning communication skills,” Key said of her experience as royalty. “It has also brought me much closer to my community and surrounding communities,” she said. “It has brought so much joy and laughter into my life, and I have so many memories to cherish.” Key is a member of the Critters to Cakes 4-H Club. At school she has been active in cheerleading, softball, Prairie League and HOSA. She is employed at Beyond the Horizon Daycare. “My best experiences this year have included getting to know the other girls and changing into our dresses in the back of an ambulance,” she laughed. “Being able to go to every event possible and getting to spend time with the other girls has been great.” She added. “My favorite experience by far was decorating the float with Halee and Kimberly and seeing each girl’s talents come out, as well as getting to know their families.” Following graduation from high school, Key plans to attend the University of Montana and pursue her dream of becoming an EMT/LifeFlight nurse. | COTTONWOOD
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