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The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk Dance Team is ready to perform in Des Moines today during day two of the Iowa State Dance Championships. The Hawks placed third with their pom and jazz routines at the Stack the Stands competition at Cedar Rapids Prairie High School prior to Thanksgiving. Today in the state capital Mid-Prairie will have be on stage for both team and solo competitions. This year’s team includes Kelsi Harr, Madelyn Bender, Megan Lucas, Lilou Beachy, Grace Allred, Lizzy Cline, Alivia Poock, Paityn Jennings and Emma Hendricks. The Hawks are one of more than 240 squads that will compete at this year’s event.