NewsSeptember 13, 2024

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Loretto Alexander (seated left) leads the Rosary at the start of the Immaculate Conception Riverfest  on Sept. 7 in New Madrid.
Loretto Alexander (seated left) leads the Rosary at the start of the Immaculate Conception Riverfest on Sept. 7 in New Madrid.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat
Nova Small keeps her eye on the chip as it slides down the plinko board during the Immaculate Conception Church's Riverfest on Sept. 7. The Riverfest is a benefit for the I.C. School in New Madrid.
Nova Small keeps her eye on the chip as it slides down the plinko board during the Immaculate Conception Church's Riverfest on Sept. 7. The Riverfest is a benefit for the I.C. School in New Madrid.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat
Rita Jackson holds her rosary beads as the Rosary is recited at the start of the Immaculate Conceeption Parish's annual Riverfest. The event benefits the Immaculate Conception School in New Madrid.
Rita Jackson holds her rosary beads as the Rosary is recited at the start of the Immaculate Conceeption Parish's annual Riverfest. The event benefits the Immaculate Conception School in New Madrid.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat
A youngster reacts as he scores a hole-in-one on the putt-putt golf course, one of the many games featured during the Sept. 7 Immaculate Conception Riverfest.
A youngster reacts as he scores a hole-in-one on the putt-putt golf course, one of the many games featured during the Sept. 7 Immaculate Conception Riverfest.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat
Nova Small keeps her eye on the chip as it slides down the plinko board during the Immaculate Conception Church's Riverfest on Sept. 7. The Riverfest is a benefit for the I.C. School in New Madrid.
Nova Small keeps her eye on the chip as it slides down the plinko board during the Immaculate Conception Church's Riverfest on Sept. 7. The Riverfest is a benefit for the I.C. School in New Madrid.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat
It was a waiting game when it came to cow pattie bingo during the Immaculate Conception Church's annual Riverfest.
It was a waiting game when it came to cow pattie bingo during the Immaculate Conception Church's annual Riverfest.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat
Youngsters consider their food options at one of the stands during the Sept. 7 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's Riverfest.
Youngsters consider their food options at one of the stands during the Sept. 7 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's Riverfest.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat
Hot dogs roll off the grill as hungry patrons line up at the food stands during Immaculate Conception's annual Riverfest. The event benefits the I.C. School which provides classes for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Hot dogs roll off the grill as hungry patrons line up at the food stands during Immaculate Conception's annual Riverfest. The event benefits the I.C. School which provides classes for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat
Students at Immaculate Conception School along with Allison Fowler, school principal, and Nick Hogan lead the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the Immaculate Conception Riverfest on Sept. 7.
Students at Immaculate Conception School along with Allison Fowler, school principal, and Nick Hogan lead the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the Immaculate Conception Riverfest on Sept. 7.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat
Nick Hogan sings the National Anthem as the annual Immaculate Conception Riverfest gets under way Sept. 7 in New Madrid.
Nick Hogan sings the National Anthem as the annual Immaculate Conception Riverfest gets under way Sept. 7 in New Madrid.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat
Loretto Alexander leads the Rosary at the start of the Immaculate Conception Riverfest  on Sept. 7 in New Madrid.
Loretto Alexander leads the Rosary at the start of the Immaculate Conception Riverfest on Sept. 7 in New Madrid.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat
Rita Jackson holds her rosary beads as the Rosary is recited at the start of the Immaculate Conceeption Parish's annual Riverfest. The event benefits the Immaculate Conception School in New Madrid.
Rita Jackson holds her rosary beads as the Rosary is recited at the start of the Immaculate Conceeption Parish's annual Riverfest. The event benefits the Immaculate Conception School in New Madrid.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat
A youngster reacts as he scores a hole-in-one on the putt-putt golf course, one of the many games featured during the Sept. 7 Immaculate Conception Riverfest.
A youngster reacts as he scores a hole-in-one on the putt-putt golf course, one of the many games featured during the Sept. 7 Immaculate Conception Riverfest.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

NEW MADRID, Mo. — The Immaculate Conception Parish hosted its annual Riverfest on Sept. 7 to benefit the I.C. School in New Madrid.

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