HAWARDEN, Iowa (KTIV) - There was much to see and do around Center Park Saturday August 30th during Big Sioux River Days in Hawarden, Iowa, including a vendor fair, water fights and a benefit for a local woman fighting cancer.

Alpha Golf Carts held a benefit for Ashley Pinkelman to help raise funds to continue her treatment for stage-four colon cancer.

Pinkelman said she began feeling ill in November 2024 and she was diagnosed with colon cancer in March of 2025.

She said she appreciates the love and support from the community.

“It means everything to me,” said Pinkelman. “I mean you know people care about you, but you don’t know how much until stuff like this happens, and I’ll be forever grateful for everybody.”

The benefit included bounce houses, a freewill donation meal and a raffle

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