Dexter, Missouri - 2016 Miss Heartland Pageants were held on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Dexter High School Auditorium.

The Miss Heartland Pageants are a fundraiser for the Dexter High School choral department under the direction of educator Jamie Sepulvado.

The fourth pageant of the day was Petite Miss Heartland, seven, eight, and nine years of age.

2016 Petite Miss Heartland was awarded to Reese Carr.  First alternate was Chloe Brown and second alternate was Mauriona Menley.

Congratulations to all of the young ladies. Typically the girls will ride in the annual Stoddard County Fair Parade on Tuesday, September 20th.