MENDOTA- The board of directors of the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival announced Wednesday the Grand Marshall of the Sweet Corn Festival Parade. This year the person with honor will be Roberta Friedlein. She retired this year from the Mendota Chamber of Commerce after having served the city for 43 years. The parade kicks off Sunday at 1 PM on August 11th. This year marks the 72nd year of the Sweet Corn Festival in Mendota, which brings thousands into the community each summer.
