NORTHWEST IOWA (Northwestiowanow) — Fundraising totals have been reported from communities participating in Friday’s 2026 Pony Express Ride.

Donations reported by location include:
Emmetsburg: $1,258.63
Whittemore: $553.63
Cylinder: $194.00
Ruthven: $309.00
Mallard: $180.00
Ayrshire: $177.44
Curlew: $250.00
Graettinger: $352.00
West Bend: $479.48
Sioux Rapids: $271.75
Peterson: $228.00
Rosse: $100.00
Royal: $660.00
Everly: $590.00

And Spencer raised $1,420.00, and $550 from the pony rides at Bomgaars.

Organizers also reported a preliminary total of $3,193.75 as fundraising numbers continue to be compiled.