The Independence BrewBQ has made our largest charity partner donation to date. The Jon Holland Impact Indee Fund received a $7,000 donation thanks to the support of our donor partners and the success of the 2017 Independence BrewBQ event. We would like to thank our volunteers for their hard work  and to those who joined us for what was a very memorable and fun day.

A portion of the donation came from the auction of a Fat Tire bicycle and a generous anonymous donor. “We were all honored to have known Jon Holland and work with him. He truly was a professional volunteer who cared deeply about our community,” said BrewBQ committee member Pete Gaumer. “The Fat Tire bicycle auction and an anonymous donor made it possible for us to gift our largest ever charity partner donation.” This donation will help to ensure that the Jon Holland Impact Indee Fund is a success long-term and pay homage to Jon’s legacy.

Bill Versluis (owner of Bill’s Pizza & Smokehouse) and Independence BrewBQ committee members (John Hougen, Jenny Yoder, Sara Sheeley, Terry Gaumer and Pete Gaumer. Not pictured Tim Westemeyer and Kathy Hulse.) pose with a Fat Tire bicycle which will be on display at the restaurant in Independence. Photo courtesy of Independence Bulletin Journal

The bicycle has found a permanent home at one of Jon’s favorite watering holes. Check it out at Bill’s Pizza & Smokehouse in Independence.

Donations for the Jon Holland Impact Indee Fund can be made with the Northeast Iowa Community Foundation. Click here for more information about the fund and how to make a donation.