FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2025
Black Hawk County, IOWA – The inaugural “Name a BHC Snowplow Contest” winners had the opportunity to meet their newly named snowplows for the first time on Friday. (see photo below)
Each of the named snowplows has been assigned a specific route:
- Scoop Dogg will cover a 15-mile route (name submitted by Aaron Reinke)
- Alice Scooper will cover a 16-mile route (name submitted by Lori Klingfus)
- Darth Blader will cover a 17-mile route (name submitted by Annie Kappelman)
To view the routes assigned to the named snowplows, along with photos, visit the BHC website: https://blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/214/Road-Department
The Black Hawk County Road Department operates 16 plow trucks for paved roads and 9 motor graders for gravel roads. During snow and ice removal, regular operating hours are 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, drivers may be pulled from routes if visibility or road conditions become unsafe.
Winter Safety Reminder:
Whether a snowplow is named or unnamed, drivers should always exercise caution around these vehicles. Allow extra space, assume the driver cannot see you, and never pass a snowplow on the right.
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Name a Snowplow Contest Recap
The inaugural "Name a Snowplow" contest garnered an overwhelming response from the public, with 200 creative submissions and over 1,500 votes cast to select the winners from a list of 15 finalists. Contest Winners were announced in December. The full voting results are available on the Black Hawk County website.
Pictured L-R: Wayne Even - Road Maintenance Superintendent; Aaron Reinke -Scoop Dogg; Annie Kappelman - Darth Blader; Lori Klingfuss - Alice Scooper; Dale Schilling - Road Foreman. Other photos and video clips can be found in the Snowplow Media File linked here.