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Rempe Family Defends Title at McPherson Jigsaw Jamboree

Reigning champions finished their puzzle in 62 minutes at Saturday's event hosted at McPherson College

Greg Loving

23 Mar 2026 • 2 min read

The Rempe family poses with their completed puzzle after winning the Jigsaw Jamboree at McPherson College on Saturday. The reigning champions finished in 62 minutes. (Photo courtesy McPherson Public Library)

MCPHERSON, Kan. — The Rempe family claimed the top spot for the second consecutive year at the McPherson Public Library's Jigsaw Jamboree on Saturday, completing their puzzle in 62 minutes to hold off eight other teams at McPherson College. The event doubled as a donation drive for the McPherson College Caring Closet, with participating teams bringing items to support students in need. Organizers said they hope to make the competition an annual tradition after drawing nine teams to this year's event.

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