July
Jason Brown and Adam Gregory jam on stage at the July 16 Zoo Brew.
Join Community State Bank at "Zoo Brew" in July!
(ANKENY, Iowa) – Community State Bank has recaptured its “wildly” successful partnership with the Blank Park Zoo as title sponsor of the 2008 Zoo Brew series.
Every Wednesday evening in July from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., the Zoo becomes a playground for adults 21 and over. Each Zoo Brew event features beer or wine sampling, live music and, of course, all of the Zoo’s animal exhibits until 8 p.m.
“Community State Bank is pleased to celebrate its fun, untamed spirit with the Blank Park Zoo. We support the Zoo’s cultural and educational mission and are proud to be a partner,” said Mark Degner, CSB President and CEO.
Zoo Brew admission is FREE for Zoo Members, guests with paid Zoo admission, or just $5 with a coupon available at all 10 Community State Banks in the metro area (while supplies last).
The lineup includes:
July 2 - The Great American Beer
Entertainment by: Swing Crew
July 9 - Beers of Europe
Entertainment by: Flipside
July 16 - Beers of Asia
Entertainment by: Adam Gregory
July 23 - The 3rd Annual Great Brew Off
Entertainment by: Monkey, Monkey, Monkey
July 30 - Zoo Brew Uncorked (wine sampling)
Entertainment by: Pianopalooza
Three Winners awarded $1,750 in United Way Golf Ball Drop
The United Way Ankeny Action Council awarded $1,750 to three winners in its second annual Golf Ball Drop. The event, sponsored by Community State Bank, was held during Ankeny SummerFest and raised more than $8,000.
For $10 each, United Way volunteers sold nearly 850 raffle tickets with corresponding golf ball numbers. On the last night of SummerFest, the balls were dropped from a giant fire truck aerial ladder; those closest to the target hole won.
Congratulations to first Place winner Bud Lawson, who received $1,000 for having the luckiest golf ball. Second place and $500 was awarded to Mike St. Clair. Gerry Almburg received third place and donated his $250 prize back to United Way.
Pictured in the awards photo above are (L-R): Judy Hines, United Way of Central Iowa, Regional Director, Ankeny; Mark Degner, President, Community State Bank, Golf Ball Drop Sponsor; Mel Weatherwax, United Way Ankeny Action Council; Mike St. Clair, second place winner of $500; Bud Lawson, first place winner of $1000; Gerry Almburg, third place winner of $250; Shawn Green, United Way of Central Iowa, Senior Vice President, Resource Development.
SummerFest Block Party - THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2008 SummerFest Block Party and helped make it our best yet! We served hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, ice cream bars and water to more than 1,800 guests during the three-hour bash. Adults enjoyed live music, while kids dived into the inflatables, face painting and sidewalk chalk art - the spin art frisbees were a HUGE hit! Thanks to our partners Fareway and Walgreens for helping make this event a success. See you next year!
CSB sponors Van & Bonnie Lemonade Stand on WHO Radio
On Friday, July 11, six-year-old Jeremy Romitti had his most profitable lemonade stand EVER - thanks to sponsor Community State Bank, hosts WHO Radio and Toyota of Des Moines, and lemonade donor Anderson Erickson Dairy.
A thirsty crowd gathered from 5 to 9 a.m. at Toyota of Des Moines to support Jeremy's Lemonade Stand, buying ice-cold AE lemonade donated by Anderson Erickson Dairy.
No doubt the on-air promotion helped. Jeremy and his family were joined by WHO Radio personalities Van & Bonnie, who broadcast the stand to their listening audience.
Proceeds will go toward Jeremy's college fund; CSB committed $1,500 in matching funds. Total proceeds tallied $3,045.10.
Jeremy's Lemonade Stand on WHO Radio
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