Colts Receive $10,000 Grant From Dubuque Racing Association

When the Dubuque Racing Association announced their grant awards to local nonprofit organizations this year, the Colts Youth Organization was pleased to learn it received $10,000. In the past few years, the Colts received grants from the DRA that assisted with the purchase of a used semi tractor for Colt Cadets, a new refrigeration unit for the Colts kitchen trailer, and A/V technology for our remodeled conference room.

Since 1987, the Colts have received grants from the DRA totaling over $400,000 for new instruments, uniforms, vehicles and trailers, computers, and building improvements. This year the grant money was used to enhance elctronics equipment, specifically for the purchase of our new Allen & Heath Digital Mixer.The enhancements made a clear difference in the quality of the Colts 2023 production,Where The Heart Is. And certainly contributed to the Colts achieving the highest score in their history at the 2023 Drum Corps International World Championships. Thank you to the DRA for continuing to support the vision of the Colts Youth Organization and our mission to "use music & excellence to teach other about success in life."

Pictured top (from left to right): Kathy Buhr, Director of Strategic Philanthropy & Schmitt Island Development; Wendy Runde, General Manager of Diamond Jo Casino; Polly Hauser, Colts Board Vice President; and Alex Dixon, CEO of Q Casino and DRA.

Pictured bottom: Colts audio team work on setting up the new Allen & Heath Digital Mixer in an Innovative Percussion sound cart in Spring Training during the 2023 season.

ABOUT THE DRA

The DRA, through its gaming and entertainment facilities provides for social, economic and community betterment and lessens the burden of Dubuque city and area government, while contributing to the growth and viability of Dubuque area tourism. The organization has been a vital part of the community since its inception in 1985 and is operated by a volunteer board comprised of 21 directors who work together to guide operations of Q Casino. The DRA holds the license for casino-gaming operations of Q Casino and is also the co-licensee for the Diamond Jo Casino, both of which are located in Dubuque. For more information on DRA and its community-minded mission, visit the DRA website.

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