Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

RCA Chili Cook-Off big success

The Great Hall of Royal was filled with the delicious aromas of roasting chili and craft beer last Saturday evening as the Royal Community Action Committee hosted its inaugural chili cook-off and beer tasting event.

Over 80 people were in attendance to sample and cast their vote on an assortment of tantalizing chili and beer flavors, all while watching NCAA tournament games on numerous screens throughout the venue.

Taking home the inaugural Royal Chili Champion title over 16 competitors was Seth Skalicky in second place. Second place went to Dean Cuthrell.

Spencer's "The Iowa Project" reigned supreme and took the first place trophy in the Beer Tasting Competition, while Le Mars brewery "Wise i" won second place.

All proceeds from the event will go to Royal Community Action's many community projects.