Watermelon, music, cars, cheers and family fun

     Montezuma American Legion Commander Ron Hensel hands an area youngster a fresh cup of sliced watermelon on a hot and steamy Thursday, Aug. 24 at the Montezuma Booster Bash on the Poweshiek County Courthouse Square while Legion member Uwe Meyer slices watermelon.

      Deep River’s Tyler Richton performs solo at the Aug. 24 Montezuma Booster Bash. Tyler and the High Bank Boys are a popular country band. The band has recorded three albums.

      A youngster enjoys the bouncy slide at the Montezuma Booster Bash on Thursday, Aug. 24. The popular summer gathering is held the fourth Thursday in June, July and August.

     Three area youngsters enjoy watermelon sold by the Montezuma American Legion Post 169 during the Montezuma Booster Bash on Thursday, Aug. 24.

      A number of classic automobiles were on display at the Aug. 24 Montezuma Booster Bash. The community event is held the fourth Thursday in June, July and August.

     Members of the Montezuma Cheerleading team perform a routine at the Aug. 24 Montezuma Booster Bash.

     Mick Gabel, right, of Montezuma visits with a friend at the Monte Boosters Bash on a hot and steamy Thursday, Aug. 24.