FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2024
Black Hawk County, IOWA - The Black Hawk County Road Department is launching a Name a Snowplow contest, allowing the community the opportunity to personalize three of the 22 snowplows in the county fleet.
The contest opens on November 11. Entries can be submitted via the Black Hawk County website through November 20. One entry per person. Public voting on the snowplow names opens on December 2. The winning names will be announced on December 17.
The three contest winners will receive an official “I Named a BHC Snowplow” t-shirt and have their choice of one of the following prizes:
- 4 VIP Tickets to Hartman Reserve Maple Syrup Festival
- Coupon for 4 Snowshoe Rentals at Hartman Reserve Nature Center.
- Weekend cabin stay at Hickory Hills Park to be redeemed in 2025.
A few important contest details:
- Contest entries are open to anyone over 18 years old.
- An adult may also submit a name on behalf of a child.
- Group submissions are allowed but must include a contact name.
- Submissions should be appropriate, and under 15 characters for the name to fit on the plow.
- If the same name is submitted multiple times, the first entry will be the one considered.
The full rules are listed on the submission form and the Black Hawk County website at: https://tinyurl.com/4dn5u9kz. Questions on contest rules can be directed to Gabbi DeWitt, Black Hawk County Marketing Coordinator, (319) 833-3071 or gdewitt@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov.