Corn is bathed in butter during the The Chuck Siebrasse Corn Boil on Saturday for Corn Fest. The Corn Boil began at 11 a.m. and lasted until the corn ran out. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: DeKalb hosts their annual Corn Fest for residents and students
By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
August 27, 2025
Marcos and Natalia Becerra, children of DeKalb residents Martha and Cosme, pretend to drive a John Deere combine harvester on North Third Street during Corn Fest on Sunday. The John Deere combine harvester, the “StalkMaster,” is one of many types of combine harvesters used to harvest corn. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
Totus Tuus Keely is a junior mechatronics engineering major at NIU. He began as a photographer in the spring 2024 semester. Outside of his busy class schedule, he enjoys photographing sports and capturing the emotions of fans and players. He was able to travel and photograph the historic football win against No. 5 Notre Dame in 2024. Along with photography, he enjoys performing in the World Music Program and the NIU Pep Band, as well as constantly expanding his musical taste.
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