About this episode
Quarter Madness is set to ignite Kewanee with excitement on March 13th, 2026. The Rotary Club of Kewanee and Prairie Chicken Arts Festival are joining forces, hosting their signature auction night at the Elks Lodge. Jon Looney and Dianne Packee joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to reveal the big prize for the night from Martin Engineering. You can watch the video below on our YouTube channel. The Yeti cooler full of goodies will be the last item of the night and is valued at $1,500! Regional Media's COO, Darren Brown, surprised Jon and Dianne with a donation of tickets to the Chicago Bulls game on April 10, 2026, to add to the prize list. Watch below, listen live on-air, or listen to the podcast to hear about more of the amazing items up for grabs Friday night. If you’d like to donate or purchase paddles, please contact Dianne Packee at 309-312-0168.
Doors open at 5:45 PM, with bidding beginning at 6:30. Prizes include designer purses, power tools, gift cards, and themed baskets—all up for grabs with just a few quarters. Proceeds help fund community projects and the Prairie Chicken Arts Festival. Advance paddle sales are recommended, with Platinum options allowing even off-site play. Participants can choose from three different types of auction paddles: the Platinum paddle, ideal for those who want to bid from home and be notified if they win; the Gold paddle, which offers the best value and entry for every item at the in-person event; and the White paddle, available only onsite the night of Quarter Madness. Each person can buy up to two white paddles. Bidding involves placing quarters for each item, giving everyone a shot at fantastic prizes for just change. Platinum paddles, offering premium chances, are available for $60 until noon on March 13th. Gold paddles are set at $30 each. Purchases can be made online at kewaneerotary.com or in person at Sutton and Associates Real Estate and Country Financial Erin Spivey’s office. Gold and white paddles will also be available at the Elks Lodge, but supplies are limited. For updates, visit the Rotary Club of Kewanee Facebook page. A new feature this year is in-person-only prizes; depending on how it works, it may be a new permanent feature. Watch the Rotary Facebook page for the full list of prizes, which will show the prizes that are in-person only.
The bar will be open to purchase beverages, and participants are encouraged to bring food or order food to their table.
