Friday, September 25, 2015


SIOUX CENTERFour passes to Disney World theme parks. Gift cards to restaurants. Tickets to sporting events. A handmade quilt. A Bible verse crafted out of iron.

A little bit of everything will be offered for the silent auction during Promise Community Health Center's seventh annual "An Evening of Promise" celebration and fundraiser at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Terrace View Event Center in Sioux Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

The event also will feature the entertainment of 88improv, an improvisational comedy troupe from Omaha; a dinner catered by Blue Mountain Culinary Emporium of Orange City, and presentation of the Addink Community Service Award. For more information, click here to read a preview story.

To purchase tickets online, visit promisecelebration.eventbrite.com. Otherwise, stop by Promise at 338 1st Ave. NW, call 712-722-1700 or email derrick@promisechc.org.

Here a sneak peak of products and services that will be auctioned off. Additional items will continued to be added as the event approaches:

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Two Iowa Hawkeyes Football Tickets

In what is shaping up to be a huge season for the Iowa Hawkeyes football team, you can be among the black-and-gold clad fans cheering in the stands for the last home game of this season. Two tickets for the Nov. 21 Hawkeye game vs. Purdue are calling your name!

Donor: Dr. Del and Binkie Lassen

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Blue Bunny Ice Cream Treats

Wells Blue Bunny has your ice cream cravings covered for a year with its Delicious Dozen coupon book. Treat yourself to a different flavor every month – or just have your favorite!

Donor: Wells Enterprise, Le Mars

Value: $96


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$100 Kum & Go Gift Card

You can’t go far without gasoline. Kum & Go has got you covered for your vehicle’s next fill-upor two or threewith a $100 gift card. Just swipe the card at the pump; it couldn’t get any more convenient than that!

Donor: Kum & Go

Value: $100

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Four Disney World Passes

Head off to sunny Orlando, Florida, and have a magical experience with your kids or grandkids that they will never, ever forget! Walt Disney World Co. has four One-Day Park Hopper passes to provide you admission to each of its theme parks: The Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Donor: Walt Disney World Company, Orlando, FL

Value: $496 ($124 each pass)

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Autographed Cordarrell Patterson Photo

We know there are a lot of Minnesota Vikings fans out there. Here’s an item you can add to your memorabilia collection: A signed 8.5x11 photo of wide receiver Cordarrell Patterson. The former first-round draft pick is playing in his third season.

Donor: Minnesota Vikings

Value: $25

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One-Night Stay at SpringHill Suites

If you’re looking to spend a couple days in Sioux Falls, retreat to the SpringHill Suites by Marriott. Enjoy a suite with a sofa sleeper and choice of a king bed or two queen beds.  Complimentary breakfast is included.

Donor: SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Sioux Falls

Value: $139

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Bible Verse Typography

Looking to decorate and inspire? Consider Iron Ingenuity’s new design, which quotes the Bible verse Micah 6:8. The 20-by-20-inch artwork is painted in Metallic Chestnut and will be an inspirational addition to any home.

Donor: Iron Ingenuity, Sioux Center

Value: $95

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Two “Dinner for 2” Certificates for Cedar Rock Grill

Looking for ideas for a date night? Make Cedar Rock Grill your destination. The fine dining restaurant is offering you four meals of your choice, including beverages!

Donor: Cedar Rock Grill Inc., Rock Valley

Value: $50

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$50 True Value Gift Certificate

M&H True Value hardware store always has that right tool for the job when you need it. Therefore, you might as well have a handy $50 gift card waiting for you in your wallet when you need that miscellaneous item. You know you will.

Donor: M&H True Value, Rock Valley

Value: $50

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Pizza Ranch Pizzas

“Saddle up the family and head out to Pizza Ranch.” Rock Valley Pizza Ranch has lunch or dinner covered for you with two free buffet certificates and two free large pizza certificates.

Donor: Pizza Ranch, Rock Valley

Value: $60

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Mini Family Session

Overdue for family photos or needing pictures for Christmas cards? This photography package from K. Lancaster Photography has you covered. Session will be at the location of your choice and will give you 25 professionally enhanced images and an online gallery to share with family and friends.

Donor: K. Lancaster Photography, Orange City

Value: $250

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Coffee Lovers Basket

Enjoy a coffee lover’s dream from The Old Factory Coffee Shop of Orange City!

Donor: Steve and Emily Mahr of The Old Factory Coffee Shop, Orange City

Value: $75

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$25 Applebee’s Certificates

“Bold Never Gets Old.” That’s the way Applebee’s wants you to go. It’s offering you $25 for your next meal when you’re in Sioux City or Sioux Falls.

Donor: Applebee’s, Sioux City or Sioux Falls

Value: $25

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Dordt College Rec Center Family Membership

Shoot hoops. Play racquetball. Ride the exercise bike. Walk the track. Lift weights. Take cuts in the batting cage. The Dordt College Recreation Center has got something for everyone in your family when it comes to recreation and wellness. For a full year!

Donor: Dordt College Recreation Center, Sioux Center

Value: $400

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Four Sioux City Explorers Tickets

The Sioux City Explorers baseball team tore up the American Association league with its record-breaking play in 2015. To be sure, your family should not miss out on the action at the ballpark next season. The Explorers have four reserved seat tickets to a 2016 home game at Lewis & Clark Park ready for you.

Donor: Sioux City Explorers

Value: $44

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Guest Coach for a Day

Here’s a unique opportunity with the Dordt College women’s volleyball team. Enjoy your title of “guest coach” and see all the action from the bench at the volleyball match with Coach Chad Hanson and the rest of the team for the Oct. 24 or 28 home matches! You and a guest will receive a Dordt College volleyball apparel item as well.
Donor: Dordt College, Sioux Center

Value: $50

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Leather Wallet

You boyfriend or husband always could use a new wallet to replace that tattered one in his pocket. Rust’s Western Shed is offering two of them.

Donor: Rust’s Western Shed, Le Mars

Value: $15 each

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$20 Sioux County Livestock Co. Gift Certificate

Craving steak? Pork chops? Sioux County Livestock Co. will make sure you are taken care of with a $20 gift certificate to its Sioux Center restaurant.

Donor: Sioux County Livestock Co., Sioux Center

Value: $20

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Four Washington Pavilion Combo Passes

“You’ll have so much fun you won’t realize how much learning.” Your kids or grandkids will absolutely love interactive hands-on exhibits at the Kirby Science Discovery Center. They’ll love cinema experience in the CineDome and the Visual Arts Center. The Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls has four combo admission passes for you!

Donor: Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Value: $56


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Decorative Cross

This decor item will be a wonderful gift or addition to your home. The colorful design is striking and inspiring.
Donor: Petals and Perks, Sioux Center

Value: $29

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Four Sioux City Musketeers Tickets

Enjoy some hard-hitting action on the ice. The Sioux City Musketeers are offering four hockey flex tickets for the 2015-16 season.

Donor: Sioux City Musketeers

Value: $60

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Handmade Quilt

This beautiful, full-size quilt was made with care and will provide you with warmth all through the winter.

Donor: First Reformed Church Care Quilters, Sioux Center

Value: $100

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One-Hour Massage Certificate

Let the professionals at Cypress Massage help you relieve tension and pain or just relax. Specialties include deep-tissue massage, shiatsu and reflexology. This is a perfect gift for a mom who deserves an hour of pure relaxation.

Donor: Cypress Massage, Sioux Center

Value: $65

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$50 Bob’s Drive Inn

You can’t go through Le Mars and not stop at Bob’s Drive Inn for those great hot dogs. Really you can’t! Bob’s is offering you $50 in certificates.

Donor: Bob’s Drive Inn, Le Mars

Value: $50

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$100 4 Brothers Bar & Grill Gift Card

If you want to go out and eat, why not go to one of the most popular establishments in northwest Iowa? 4 Brothers Bar and Grill of Le Mars is offering you a $100 gift card.

Donor: 4 Brothers Bar & Grill, Le Mars

Value: $100

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Four Great Plains Zoo Passes

Kids love zoos! Adults, too. Whether it’s the monkeys or the polar bear, everyone has his or her favorite animal. The Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History in Sioux Falls is offering you two adult tickets and two youth tickets.

Donor: Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls

Value: $32

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Gourmet Baked Goodies Basket

Mouthwatering. Delicious. Gourmet. This assortment of baked goods is sure to please at any party.

Donor: Sit Back and Snack, Sioux Center

Value: $50

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$25 Shell Sioux-Per Center Gift Card

Here’s another one of those practical items that everyone needs: Shell Sioux-Per Center has a $25 gift card for you to use at the gasoline pumps or in the convenience store.

Donor: Shell Sioux-per Center, Sioux Center

Value: $25

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Pumpkin Spice Gift Set

The flavor of fall pumpkin spice. Enjoy this pumpkin spice latte mix with a fall-inspired mug.

Donor: Kae Van Engen,Tastefully Simple, Sioux Center

Value: $25

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Royal Tan Certificate

Don’t be that pale person on the beach when you take your winter vacation! Royal Tan Salon of Sioux Center is offering a One Superior Pass gift certificate for 30 days of unlimited tanning.

Donor: Royal Tan Salon, Sioux Center

Value: $59

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$50 Neal Chase Gift Certificate

No matter the size of your home project, this one is ideal for you. Neal Chase Lumber Co. is offering a $50 gift certificate for any of its locations in Sioux Center, Sheldon, Orange City, Primghar, Alton or Hospers.

Donor: Neal Chase Lumber Co.

Value: $50

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$50 Alcester Steakhouse Certificates

“Tender, juicy steaks grilled to perfection, succulent seafood and so much more!” Your mouth is watering already. Alcester Steakhouse in South Dakota is offering you two, $25 gift certificates.

Donor: Alcester Steakhouse

Value: $50

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Zumba Fitness Punch Cards

Zumba lets you dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it. Get two 10-class punch cards to Zumba with instructor Susy Romero.

Donor: Susy Romero, Sioux Center

Value: $200

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Co-op Propane Tank Fills

The grillers out there need this one! Cooperative Gas & Oil Co. of Sioux Center, Ireton and Boyden has three certificates for 20-pound liquefied petroleum gas cylinder fills ready for you.

Donor: Cooperative Gas & Oil Co., Sioux Center

Value: $51

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Hy-Vee Nesco Real Tea Tea Maker

Enjoy a perfect freshly brewed cup of tea with this easy-to-use tea maker. You can use loose leaf or bagged tea. This is a great gift for a tea lover.   

Donor: Hy-Vee, Sioux Center

Value: $32.99

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2014 Green Bay Packers Football

Perfect for any Green Bay Packers fan. This football is printed with the signatures of all the players and coaching staff from the 2014 season, including head coach Mike McCarthy, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and linebacker Clay Matthews.

Donor: Green Bay Packers

Value: $75

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Grand Falls Resort Package

Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort wants you to “Live it Up!” The Vegas-style resort near Larchwood is offering a one-night, weekday stay in its luxurious hotel and two complimentary lunch buffet certificates – a perfect northwest Iowa staycation.

Donor: Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort, Larchwood

Value: $200

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Holiday Inn Express Suite

Do you have friends coming to visit? Or, do you just want to get awaybut not too far away for a night? Holiday Inn Express in Sioux Center is offering a one-night stay in a deluxe suite of your choice.

Donor: Holiday Inn Express, Sioux Center

Value: $159.99

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Five MJ’s Car Washes

That vehicle just keeps getting dirty. No problem. MJ’s Sinclair has a card with five ultimate car washes prepared for you.

Donor: MJ’s Sinclair, Sioux Center

Value: $50

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Extra Soft Sweatshirt Blanket

Stay warm with this extra soft blanket. It’s big and cozy, just like your favorite sweatshirt.  

Donor: Epic Home Realty

Value: $35

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Inflatable Rental Certificate

Not much makes a bunch of kids happier than bouncing around in an inflatable, so you could make it the party of all parties. Rent-All of Sioux Center will make that happen for you with its certificate for a free inflatable rental for a day.

Donor: Rent-All Inc., Sioux Center

Value: $110

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EconoLodge Room

Do you have company visiting? Give them a gift certificate for a one-night stay at the EconoLodge in Sioux Center.

Donor: EconoLodge, Sioux Center

Value: $95

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Almond Patties for a Year

Enjoy these flaky Dutch treats all year long. Casey’s Bakery is giving a gift certificate for a package of almond patties each month for a year.

Donor: Casey’s Bakery, Sioux Center

Value: $85

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Two Pizza Ranch Buffets

Pizzas, chicken, potatoes, vegetables, salads, dessert. You will not go away hungry. Sioux Center Pizza Ranch is offering two adult buffet certificates.

Donor: Sioux Center Pizza Ranch

Value: $20

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Custom Stroller Blanket

Pick your fabric design, and Roelofs of Sioux Center with create a 30-by-30-inch stroller blanket. Made with ultra-soft Minky fabric, this blanket fits over a stroller or car seat to keep your baby warm. Perfect for a baby shower gift!

Donor: Roelofs, Sioux Center
Value: $30

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$20 Center Sports Gift Certificate

Show your school pride or buy the athletic gear you need! Center Sports in the Sioux Center Centre Mall has a $20 gift certificate for you to use for whatever you need or want in the store.

Donor: Center Sports, Sioux Center

Value: $20

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Autographed Matt Szczur Photo

This one is for the Chicago Cubs fans: An autographed photo of outfielder Matt Szczur.

Donor: Chicago Cubs

Value: $25

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$25 Scheels Gift Card

Get your sporting goods at Scheels with this $25 gift card. This is a great gift for the guy who loves sports, hunting or camping.

Donor: Scheels

Value: $25

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Granite City Certificates

You’ll want these in hand when you head next to Sioux Falls. Granite City Food & Brewery has two complimentary brunch certificates and two complimentary flatbread certificates.

Donor: Granite City Food & Brewery, Sioux Falls

Value: $50

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Modern Floral Prints

Add style to your home with this set of modern floral prints. This artwork will dress up any wall.

Donor: Furniture Mart, Sioux Center

Value: $450

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Two NWC Basketball Season Passes

Attention Red Raider fans! Don’t miss any of the action on the hardwood. The Northwestern College is offering you two men’s and women’s basketball 2015-16 season passes.

Donor: Northwestern College Athletic Department, Orange City

Value: $250 ($125 each)

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Four Sioux Falls Stampede Tickets

Go see some fast and hard-hitting hockey action during the 2015-16 seasons as the Sioux Falls Stampede aims to defend its United States Hockey League Clark Cup championship. The club has four tickets in the Grey Level ready to be redeemed.

Donor: Sioux Falls Stampede

Value: $80

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Sterling Silver Pendant

Simply stunning. This sterling silver pendant would be a great stocking stuffer or gift for a loved one.

Donor: Pat’s Jewelry Centre, Sioux Center

Value: $65

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Manicure and Pedicure Gift Certificate

Allow yourself some pampering. Le Mars Beauty College is offering you a gift certificate for a manicure and pedicure.

Donor: Le Mars Beauty College

Value: $50

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A Purple Affair Gift Set

This stylish bag has fashion and beauty essentialsa purple scarf, wallet, nail polish and hair products.  

Donor: Renae’s Salon & Spa, Sioux Center

Value: $60

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Four Kansas City Royals Tickets

Hey, Major League Baseball fans! The Kansas City Royals has a certificate ready for four Hy-Vee View level seats to a game in May or June of 2016 in beautiful Kauffman Stadium. The certificate is valid for most Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday games.

Donor: Kansas City Royals

Value: $68

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Dinner and Show for Two

Take your loved one on an outing that they won’t forget! Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in the Twin Cities has a pass for you to book a dinner and a show to any main stage production on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening over the next 18 months.

Donor: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen, MN

Value: $175

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Redbox Movie Rentals

Are you a movie lover? If so, you’ll like this one. Twenty one-day DVD rental codes for any Redbox location will keep your movie viewing habits fueled for quite some time.

Donor: Redbox

Value: $30

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Six Youth Day Passes for All Seasons Center

Need a great activity for a group of kids? Take them to the All Seasons Center Aquatic Center for a fun afternoon of swimming or ice skating. Perfect for a birthday party as well.  

Donor: All Seasons Center, Sioux Center



Value: $24



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