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2000: Eldridge girl helps name Niabi Zoo elephant

Compiled by Erin M. Gentz
Posted 9/2/25

Sept. 6, 2000: Alan Shepard second-grader Kayla Kaasa won a contest to name the new elephant at the Niabi Zoo. She submitted the name “Sh-Bang.” The contest was conducted by KWQC’s Paula Sands, and Kaasa appeared on the show when the name was announced. She was the daughter of Gary and Megan Kaasa of Eldridge.

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