Spectacular seeking $8,000 to meet fundraising goal

The 2024 Star Spangled Spectacular is still accepting donations as the fundraising committee enters its final week of its annual campaign in preparation for celebrating Independence Day and the 2024 theme: “Light up the Sky on the Fourth of July!”

With a goal of $40,000, co-chairs Josh Newhouse and Matt Brostad are still looking for almost $8,000 to meet their budget.

“We still have a few major donors who are working to get us their donations,” said Newhouse. “We have a great lineup of entertainment and activities this year, and we hope we meet our goal!”

For those interested in making a donation, checks can be made out to Star Spangled Spectacular and sent to:

Josh Newhouse, Fundraising Chair

PO Box 457

Storm Lake, IA 50588

Donations can also be made online at starspangledspectacular.net/donations.

Donors and categories June 17-23, 2024 include:

Liberty Bell Ringers ($350 and up): Hunzelman, Putzier & Company; Dairy Queen; Dan and Ronda Bacon; Dr. Kyle and Ashlee Glienke; Larson Oil & Distributing Company; and State Farm-Stacey Eddie.

Patriots ($150-$349): RAD Charitable Trust-Ron and Jewell Dierwechter; Goettsch Dispatch; Hugh Perry; Jim and Dorothy Lane; John and Joan Canty; Margaret Martinez; Mark and Ellen Smith; Paul Bengtson; and SunChaser Elite-Bill and Pat Fitzpatrick.

Skyrockets ($100-$149):  Dean and Josie Ellingson; Automotive Service Center; Brad Lewis; Duane and Donna Queen; Eloise Prichard; Family 1st Dental; Jason and Lisa Shepherd; Lalone Family; Marlene Massop; Marlin and Sherry Lode/Randy and Pat Merrill-In Memory of Don and Lois Biggins; Nat and Margo Kitzrow; and Sports Rehab & Professional Therapy Associates.

Firecrackers ($50 to $99):  Al and Kathi Buckingham; Benchmark Woodworks, Inc.; David and Heidi Manning; George and Marcia Schaller; Jared and Mel Brashears; Jeff and Jordan Jorgensen; Jeff Stark; Lee and Laurie Meylor; Marcus Lumber; Mark and Jane Hoffard; Nancy Sliefert; North Lake Truck Repair; Pat Cowan; Rob and Michelle Smith; Russ and Tracee Dierenfield; Scott and Kathy Schwaller; Shannon and Michele Kelly; Steve and Jane Culbertson; and The Touch Above Hair Design.

Sparklers (up to $49):  Al and Dianne White; Brad and Jorja Gibbins; Connie Salas; Dave and Audrey Peterson; Dave and Tiffany Stern; Dennis and Diane Julius; Dorothy Franzmeier; Doug and Coleen Imming; James and Fern Bjorklund; Jan Utter; Janet Halder; Khamlo and Houng Khounlo; Mark and Rita Fitzgerald; Phyllis Caradine; Steve and Therese Becker; Storm Lake I.O.O.F. Lodge #221; and one anonymous donor.

About the Star Spangled Spectacular

A favorite Northwest Iowa tradition, Storm Lake’s annual Star Spangled Spectacular celebrates Independence Day along the city’s beautiful shores. The family-friendly event is held July 3-4 and welcomes fresh entertainment and returning favorites such as The Big Parade, food and shopping vendors, a classic Car Cruise, the Ride-Run, fireworks, a Patriotic Ceremony, a Kiddie Parade, and more. Visit www.starspangledspectacular.net.