The annual Duck Race is a fun way to get involved in your community and support the Columbus Area United Way.
Here's how it works:
- Purchase duck race tickets.
- Show up on August 8th for Race Day, or wait for your phone call to hear if you've won!
- Have a great time, maybe win some prizes, and make an impact on your community!
Congratulations to our 2025 winners!
FIRST PRIZE $10,000 cash- Winner is: Gordon Heins
Donated by: Bank of the Valley, Behlen Mfg. Co., Pinnacle Bank and Toyota
2nd Prize Winner is: Bob Hoppe
Dream Vacation.
Value: $5,000 - a travel voucher with Columbus Tour & Travel for a vacation of your choice
Donated by: BD and Vishay
3rd Prize Winner is: Leanne Cumming
Two e-Bikes
Value: $2,000
Donated by: D.A Davidson
4th Prize Winner is: Chad Gonka
Groceries for a year
Value: $1,800 ($150/month)
Donated by: HyVee and Valmont
5th Prize Winner is: Keri Hobza
Diamond Necklace
Value: $1,550
Donated by: Grace Jewelry
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6th Prize Winner is: John Obrist
Utilities for a Year
Value: $1,500 in paid utilities
Donated by: Cornerstone Bank and ACC Entertainment
7th Prize Winner is: Kevin Coan
$1,000 Visa Gift Card
Donated by: Columbus Bank & Trust
8th Prize Winner is: Allan Motycka
$1,000 Phillips 66 gas gift card
Donated by Shelby Lumber
9th Prize Winner is: Matthew Pieper
Blackstone Griddle Package
Value: $782
Sponsored by: Edgewater Insurance
10th Prize Winner is: Nolan Semek
Protein Package – gift card to Buresh Meats
Value: $500
Sponsored by: Nebraska Realty
13 Lucky Duck Winners:
Tracy Long
Deb Engler
Jeff Johnson
Todd Dahl
Karen Vanicek
Shara Swanson
Michelle Merry
Daniel Basutto
Debbie Roeber
Tricia Faust
Gary Palensky
Sharon Hartman
Jazmin Lopez Garcia