Telegraph Herald Executive Editor Amy Gilligan speaks during the 2024 Rising Star Awards Ceremony held at the Diamond Jo Casino. PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Telegraph Herald Executive Editor Amy Gilligan speaks during ceremony. PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Alex Dixon, president and CEO of Q Casino + Resort speaks. PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Alex Dixon, president and CEO of Q Casino + Resort speaks to the 2024 Rising Star Awards recipients during the award ceremony held at the Diamond Jo Casino. PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Alex Dixon, president and CEO of Q Casino + Resort speaks to the 2024 Rising Star Awards recipients during the award ceremony held at the Diamond Jo Casino. PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Alex Dixon, president and CEO of Q Casino + Resort speaks to the 2024 Rising Star Awards recipients during the award ceremony held at the Diamond Jo Casino. PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Alex Dixon, president and CEO of Q Casino + Resort speaks to the 2024 Rising Star Awards recipients during the award ceremony held at the Diamond Jo Casino. PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Alex Dixon, president and CEO of Q Casino + Resort honors the 2024 Rising Star Awards recipients during the award ceremony. PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Alex Dixon, president and CEO of Q Casino + Resort speaks to the 2024 Rising Star Awards recipients during the award ceremony held at the Diamond Jo Casino. PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Alex Dixon, president and CEO of Q Casino + Resort speaks to the 2024 Rising Star Awards recipients during the award ceremony held at the Diamond Jo Casino. PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

The 2024 Rising Star Awards Ceremony held at the Diamond Jo Casino on Sept. 18. PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Carissa Brown PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Ryan Butler PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Lauren Czeshinski PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Robert Daughters PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

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Ryan Koopmann PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Ryan Koopmann PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

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Brandon Lynch PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Callie Mescher-Fitzgerald PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Callie Mescher-Fitzgerald PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Jessie Schaefer PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Victoria Vail PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Jessie Schaefer PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

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Victoria Vail PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering

Sam Wooden PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kettering