Viking Stampede Rodeo Begins Thursday, Lasts Through Saturday

Marshall, Mo. (Sept. 18, 2024)-  The Missouri Valley College rodeo programs are set to host the annual Viking Stampede Rodeo this week at the Saline County Fairgrounds in Marshall, Mo. This is the only home event of the year for the Viking rodeo teams and marks the beginning of the 2024-25 rodeo competition season.  All Missouri Valley College students, faculty and staff have free admission to each night of the rodeo.

The Viking Stampede Rodeo brings in all the programs that compete in the Ozark Region.  The region is comprised of teams from Missouri, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky and Arkansas.  Last season, the men's rodeo team captured an eighth-straight Ozark Region championship, and the women's team placed fifth in the region.

The men's team returns one All-American this season.  Sophomore Kooper Heimburg (San Tan Valley, Ariz.) was an All-American in bareback riding, placing fifth at the 2023 College National Finals Rodeo.  Last season, the men's team placed at No. 13 in the CNFR standings.

The 2024 Viking Stampede Rodeo takes place Thursday through Saturday at 7:00 p.m., nightly at the Saline County Fairgrounds. Admission is free for all Missouri Valley College students, faculty and staff.  Prices for the general public each night are $10 for adults, $5 for children, and kids five and under are free.  Those in attendance are asked to bring blankets or lawn chairs.

About Missouri Valley College

Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. MVC offers over 40 academic programs, study abroad program, honors program, extracurricular activities, and 13 sports. The most popular majors include education and business, and some new majors are ag-business, nursing, graphic design, and health information systems (associate degree). Above all, Valley is committed to student success. For more information, call (660) 831-4000 or visit www.moval.edu.