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Who Won Dad-Daughter Rivalry in Valley Junction Chili Cook-Off Contest?

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Roger Schemmel of West Des Moines won first place with his “Losers Say What Chili” in the Historic Valley Junction Foundation’s “Chillin’ in the Junction” chili cook-off contest.

Schemmel and his daughter, Susanne, had a friendly competition going. Susanne also entered the contest, along with 10 other contestants.

Read more: Full results and history of the contest.

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