Foundation Golf Outing Raises over $28,000 for Digital Mammography

The Horn Memorial Hospital Foundation held its first annual golf outing on August 26th with proceeds benefiting the hospital's digital mammography fund raising project. The success of this first-year event exceeded the expectations of the Board by raising over $28,000 and putting digital mammography fund raising totals near $150,000. Sponsorships from hospital vendors and area businesses were phenomenal with 105 individuals/businesses contributing to this worthy cause.

The Foundation Board's continues to actively petition for digital mammography. The next item of business for the Foundation Board is the annual "Fall Festival" scheduled for Friday, November 4th at the Ida Grove Skate Palace. Entertainment for this year's event will be Odebolt's own, Kyle Husted, Founder and Artistic Director, of the Chicago Cabaret Project. Tickets for this event are available through Horn Memorial Hospital or by contacting any of the following Board Members: Barbara Votrobeck, Deb Einspahr, Kathy Edsen, Cyndi Rock-Raasch, Peter Goldsmith, Carrie Odgaard, Gaylen Reitz, Karen Salmon, Zolene Streck, Bonnie Teut, or Dale Ullrich. The Foundation Board would like to thank the community for their continued support. Click here for sponsors.


Wayne Nielsen of First State Bank presented a generous donation of $5,000 in support of digital mammography at the Golf Outing. This contribution was in addition to the $25,000 given earlier in the year. Golfing for the First State Team from left: Thad Diersen, Rob Youngren, Wayne Nielsen, & Preston Youngren.