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!
Race Day is August 8th, 11 am at the Pawnee Plunge. Don't miss your chance to win some amazing prizes from our generous local donors!
Duck race tickets can be purchased between now and August 8th at
- Financial Institutions
- Chamber of Commerce
- United Way Office
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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
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