Another wildly successful Pink Pumpkin Auction to benefit the American Cancer Society is now history. The annual event held Thursday night (October 1st) was very well attended, and guests were very generous. This special edition Case-IH pedal tractor donated by Central Illinois Ag was among the night's biggest money makers. Both Collision Concepts and Lincoln Daily News offered to match the first $1,000 raised on the item, which Don Peasley purchased for $1,250. With the two matches, the item brought in a total of $3,250 for the ACS.

Auctioneers Ty and Cody Tucker did a phenomenal job working the crowd and drawing out those bids. Pictured, auctioneer Ty Tucker emphasizes that if anyone bids $1,000 for the special tractor the net take for the ACS will triple.

Several other big ticket items also sold well, including Chicago Bears game tickets that brought double their face value.

The Friends and Family Relay for Life team wishes to thank everyone who donated items and everyone who purchased them for their continued support of this annual fundraiser.

LDN will have additional coverage of the Pink Pumpkin Auction in future editions.

Photo by Nila Smith
 

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United Way of Logan County celebrates 65 years of strengthening our community in 2026

On October 2, 1961, a group of Logan County community leaders including Walter Musick, Emil O. Stahlhut, Charles A. Purseglove, John T. McCullough and Marjorie B. Fuller were listed as the incorporators of the newly formed and incorporated United Fund of Lincoln.

The United Fund became the United Way of Lincoln, and eventually the United Way of Logan County over the next 65 years. During this time, annual campaigns have raised and distributed millions of dollars, supporting non-profit organizations across the county, and helping thousands of Logan County residents live a better life.  

Read the full press release in today's edition of Lincoln Daily News.

Provided by Patti Schonauer
 

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Watson leads another game-winning drive, Szmyt hits 56-yard FG and Browns beat Steelers 27-24

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