Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-A-Thon Fundraiser

The 32nd annual Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-A-Thon was held on May 6, 2026. There were 556 students who participated and donations totaled $91,758.64, a new record!

As sponsors, United Bank of Iowa and OABCIG Dollars for Scholars would like to thank all the students, teachers, and community volunteers for their help with the event and all the friends, family and community for their generous donations and continued supported of this event.

PRIZE WINNERS

BIKES:

Bikes (donated by Jennifer Hopkins): Luca Renze and Jaycee Burk

Bike (donated by Christensen Van Houten Funeral Services): Charity Miesner

Bikes (donated by Ida Grove Ambulance): Tristan Greenwald and Emmett Hasbrouck

Bike (donated by Denison Wal-Mart): Jerzy Byers

DONATION FROM FURTHEST DISTANCE -- $10 Cash: Kane & Nile Boger, donation from New Zealand

MOST DONATIONS -- $10 Cash: Stella Chesney with a total of $765

T-SHIRT DESIGN WINNER -- $50: Payton Lampman

Community Donations:

Ida County Sheriff's Department

Ida Grove Food Pride

Culligan Water

Ida Bowl

Ida Grove Kiwanis

Matt Grell, sound system

Cubby's in Odebolt

Cenex Pizza

City of Ida Grove

Gomaco

Ida Grove Farm Bureau

Landus

Over the past 31 years, this event has donated $1,327,698.06 to OABCIG Dollars for Scholars.