Kluemke and Voss take top honors at memorial tractor pull

Second place - London Kampwerth took second place in the 14,000-pound class during the county tractor pull on Wednesday, July 15 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds.    Carlyle's Kyle Kluemke defended his 7,500-pound class championship at the Kevin's Clevis Classic on Wednesday, July 15, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds.
   Kevin's Clevis Classic is a tractor pull run in memory of Kevin Kampwerth, a longtime member and past president of the Clinton County Fair Board and a puller at the Clinton County Farmers Pull for more than 45 years. It is the second year the classic has been held.
   Kurt Voss from Bartelso won the 14,000-pound class.
Whitney Kampwerth Luebbers, Kevin's daughter, spoke about the importance of the event.
   "Today isn't just about remembering him, it's about celebrating the life he lived, the traditions he cherished, and the friendships he built over the years," Luebbers said. "He loved this fair and a good tractor pull, but more than anything, he loved the people and the sense of community they brought together."
   Luebbers said seeing everyone in the stands is a reminder that all of those things continue, and that's a legacy the family is grateful for.
"On behalf of my mom, LuAlice, and my husband, John, thank you to the Clinton County Fair Board and all of the volunteers who make this event possible," Luebbers said.
   Kluemke and Voss received plaques donated by Ryan Timmermann.Winning their divisions - Kyle Kluemke won the 7,500-pound class and Kurt Voss won the 14,000-pound class during the Kevin's Clevis Classic tractor pull. Pictured are, FROM LEFT, John Luebbers, Stephanie Kluemke, Conner LaTempt, Kyle Kluemke, Whitney Kampwerth Luebbers, Kurt Voss and LuAlice Kampwerth.
   "Thank you to everyone here for bringing your tractors, cheering in the stands, sharing stories and laughs, and keeping dad's spirit alive," Luebbers said. "If you knew dad, you knew he had an infectious smile. And there is no doubt he'd be grinning ear to ear seeing his arena full of tractors and friends tonight."
  Wyatt Reymond from Greenville was second in the 7,500 pound class. Chris Kluemke from Carlyle was third. Abby Detmer from Bartelso was fourth. Nicholas Huelsmann from Trenton was fifth.
   London Kampwerth from Beckemeyer was second in the 14,000 pound class. Kyle Detmer from Bartelso was third. Scott Diekemper from Carlyle was fourth.
   The county tractor pull was before the memorial tractor pull.
   Voss won the 7,000 pound and under class. Alex Jansen from Aviston was second. Blake Kleiboeker from Centralia was third. Kevin Varel from Beckemeyer was fourth. Kevin Voss from Carlyle was fifth. Johnny Hilmes from Carlyle was sixth and Craig Monken from Carlyle was seventh.
On the track - Nolan Hilmes competes in the 9,500 pound and under class during the county tractor pull.   Kurt Voss won the 8,000 pound and under class. Kyle Kluemke was second. Craig Monken from Centralia was third. John Luebbers from Carlyle was fourth. Jared Vonder Haar from Carlyle was fifth. Tyler Laux from Carlyle was sixth and Kevin Varel was seventh.
   Jeff Vonder Haar from Carlyle won the 9,500 pound and under class. Mike Ellison from Trenton was second. Braidon Herzing from Carlyle was third. Doug Jansen from Carlyle was fourth. Briggs Hilmes from Carlyle was fifth. Jason Detmer from Breese was sixth and Carl Vonder Haar from Carlyle was seventh.
   Tony Diekemper won the 11,000 pound and under class. Jeff Vonder Haar was second. Josh Diekemper from Carlyle was third. Varel was fourth. Karter Kampwerth from Carlyle was fifth. William Timmermann from Breese was sixth and Braun Hopkins from Carlyle was seventh.Pulling down the track - Trent Ratermann competes in the 13,000 pound and under class during the country tractor pull.
  Varel won the 13,000 pound and under class. Karter Kampwerth from Carlyle was second. Sam Fuhler from Pochahontas was third. Brandon Hilmes from Breese was fourth. Jayden Carrillon from Breese was fifth. Bob Hilmes from Carlyle was sixth and Dan Buss from Breese was seventh.
   Kurt Voss won the 14,500 pound and under class. Wade Hopkins from Carlyle was second. Brandon Hilmes was third. Dan Buss from Breese was fourth. Jared Vonder Haar was fifth. Luke Fuhler from Breese was sixth and Carrillon was seventh.