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Gallery: DeKalb hosts their annual Corn Fest for residents and students

Totus Tuus Keely
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)
By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
Aug 27, 2025
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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)
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Totus Tuus Keely
Totus Tuus Keely, Editor in Chief

Totus Tuus Keely is a junior from Ottawa, Illinois, majoring in mechatronics engineering. He began as a photographer in the spring 2024 semester. Outside of his busy class schedule, Totus enjoys photographing sports and capturing the emotions of fans and players. He also enjoys performing in the World Music Program and the NIU Pep Band, as well as constantly expanding his musical taste.

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Corn Fest attendees line up for the free corn boil at Corn Fest on Saturday at Lincoln Highway, East of North 4th Street. Corn Fest took place on Lincoln Highway from 1st Street to 4th street and extended into 2nd and 3rd street to Oak Street. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Color Run attendees launch packets of dyed corn starch into the air for an NIU promotional photo and video before the start of the event on Saturday. NIU gifted three sets of tickets to the Corn Fest carnival before the start of the Color Run to the attendees with birthdays closest to the stated dates. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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