Submitted by PPD Chief, Bruce Franks
The 17th annual Dick Brown Fishing Derby was held Saturday, June 17th, in the Prophetstown State Park. 85 young people attended along with parents and grandparents on a sunny and warm day. Every child in attendance received some type of prize. This year marked the 49th year since the fishing derby was started back in 1975. The Prophetstown Police Dept. would like to thank the following businesses and people who donated to the derby:
Heritage Printing, Johnson Service Center, Todd’s Tire And Auto, City Of Prophetstown, Gold Star F.S.-Lyndon, Birkey’s, Casey’s, Prophet Strong, Cragel’s, Country Financial-Teresa Bielema, Farmer’s Mutual Insurance, Semper Fi Slots Farmer’s National Bank, Hometown Hardware, IMH, Shaw’s Market, Prophet Gear, Ashley “Nanners” Mcelvoy, Prophetstown Vet Clinic, Hinrich’s Plumbing, Prophet Mini-Mart, American Gear, Rock River Lumber and Grain, Rock Valley Physical Therapy, Royal Neighbors, Maes Collision & Custom Restoration, Vern’s Farm Systems, Ron Demay Family, Hanford-Schuneman Insurance, Swanson Trucking, Henkleman Excavating, 1st Gateway Credit Union, Ann’s Hair Salon.
A very special thank you goes out to all the volunteers who help keep the derby running smoothly. Lexi Lindskog, Jane Franks, and Tara Gibson. A special thank you goes out to Ron Swanson and the State Park staff.
On behalf of the Prophetstown Police Department, we would like to extend our gratitude and thanks to all of you.
2 Responses
Johnson Service Center donated a bicycle! Didn’t see that name on your Donation list.
Hi Pat, I will add it. Thanks for letting me know.
Dan