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Platte Center demo derby turns 50

Platte Center demo derby turns 50
Water fun. Platte Center Rural Fire Department turned on the water Sunday afternoon for kids to cool off. Platte Center is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July celebration Friday. Democrat photo

Since he was 14 Jesse Barber has been part of Platte Center demo derby.

The event is turning 50 this year, and he’s helping organize it.

Derby drivers start their engines at 2 p.m. Friday, July 4, as part of Platte Center’s annual Fourth of July celebration that draws hundreds to town.

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