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Pictured from left to right: McKinzie Ostertag, Donna-Marie Fields, Bella Hoehn, Elizabeth Allen
CROWNED FROM KANSAS
WRITTEN BY JULIE BURTON / PHOTOS BY JAMI MARSHALL
Kansas is a beautiful state. The sunrises and sunsets are some of the best in America. The acres upon acres of gently rolling hills of farmland are a sight, and they also feed a good portion of the world. And, well, they don’t call Kansas The Sunflower State for nothing. The land is beautiful and so are the people. In its first year as a rebranded company, the Nation of States pageant is about redefining beauty and showcasing women of all ages, shapes, and sizes while sharing the motto Embracing, Educating, Empowering and Engaging Women.
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OCTOBER 2020
Women from across the United States, representing their states and heritage, traveled to Omaha, Nebraska, last August to compete for the Nation of States and Nations International crowns. The state of Kansas took home several big titles! These four women from Kansas
competed in five categories: personal interview, swimsuit/athletic wear, evening gown, unconventional dress challenge, and social media/community involvement. Their goal was to spread a little more Kansas beauty.
