Sponsors for the 2026 Kiwanis Corn Day
The last Kiwanis meeting before the highly anticipated Corn Days celebration focused on the businesses and individuals who sponsor the event.
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic (which canceled the 2020 Corn Day), this will be Carmi’s 97th Corn Day. Dr. Clint Taylor presented the sponsor recognition list in place of sponsorship committee head Nancy J. Winter and shared that 87 sponsors contributed a total of $56,450 this year. Taylor thanked Winter, along with Katelyne Wolff, Megan Newman, and the staff at Nancy J. Winter CPA, for helping all year with getting sponsors.
A special addition this year is an auction of a 1937 T Bucket donated by Troy Nelson of Nelson Pipe and Supply. The auction will go until three weeks after Corn Day. Be sure to check it out this weekend.
Twelve businesses participated in the Corporate sponsorships; those were $2,000 donations. Campbell Farms, City of Carmi, Dillman Services, First Bank, George Mitchell Drilling Co., Hucks Convenience Stores, Nancy J. Winter CPA, Nelson Pipe & Supply, Nutrien, People’s National Bank, Shepard Insurance, and WROY/WRUL.
$1,000 sponsorships (Platinum); 11 businesses participated. Botsch and Associates CPA, Dave Matheny Insurance Agency, Carmi Family Medical (Ferrell Hospital), First Mid Bank and Trust, Hamilton Memorial Hospital District, Hawthorne Title and Abstract, Meadow Springs Renewable Energy, Roark Trucking, The First National Bank of Allendale, Wabash General Hospital, and York Ridge Agency.
30 Gold sponsorships: AgExplore International, Andy Acord- Edward Jones, Banterra Bank, Burnt Prairie Fertilizer, CAVU, Cherry Street Automotive, Consolidated Grain and Barge, Dartt & Co, Eastern Services, Elastec, Gillard Hardware, Hale Body Shop, Hunsinger Trucking, Jordan Funeral Group, Joyner Therapy Services, Mal’s Bakehouse, Moreland McDonald’s, O’Daniel Trucking, Rice Motor Company, Rister Body Shop, SHELTER Insurance Kati Sturgal, Slay’s Carpet Care, Slay’s Restoration, Southeastern Illinois College, Synergy, Taylor Eye Care, Town & Country Real Estate, Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation, Warren Service Company, and Weber Construction.
20 Silver sponsorships: Car Corral Polaris, Carmi Dairy Queen, Carmi Family Dental, Citizen’s National Bank of Albion/Crossville, Cornerstone Wealth Services – Caleb Hughes, Cox Financial, HD Bean Jewelers, Hillyard Services & Lamont Farms, Legence Bank, Marshall Electric, Plum Street Pharmacy, Scates Gardens, Scates Valley, Seiler Heating and Air, Sydensticker Nobbe, Town & Country Barber Shop, U Store U Lock, W & W Truck and Trailer Sales, and Yesterday’s Drive-In.
Lastly, 14 Bronze sponsorships: Carmi Lumber Co, Escapes Travel and Cruises, Fisher Auto Parts (Blankenships), Gottzzs, Kyle Hosick Country Financial, Little Sprouts Learning Center, MisFit Fab Design and Decor, NFE Reality, R Energy, Rush Appliance, State Farm Insurance – James Cook, The Print Shop Graphics Group, The Property Shop, and Top Shelf Discounters.
Next week, Kiwanis will induct new officers during their Thursday meeting.