06/05/2026
Saturday proved to be perfect weather for enjoying the Coy Public Library's annual Duck Derby. Community members of all ages bought numbered ducks in anticipation of the race commencing at 12:30. This year exactly 500 ducks were purchased which represented an increase of over 100 ducks purchased in 2025. These purchases generated $1955 before expenses and all proceeds will go directly to benefitting the library.
As the ducks were dumped into the creek and floated towards the finish line, cheers and encouragement were heard from the many enthusiastic spectators. The judges announced the winning ducks as they raced past the finish line.
The winners were as follows: 1st place was duck #316 bought by Marigold Morlack, 2nd place went to duck #460 bought by Grace Williamson, 3rd place was duck #263 bought by Randy Brenize, 4th place was duck #34 bought by Willow Papa, and 5th place was duck #464 bought by Chloe Papa. The cash prizes in descending order were $200, $100, $75, $50, and $25.
A HUGE shoutout to our local Scouts who collected each and every duck to ensure no ducks were left behind and that our creeks remain clean and liter free!
We would also like to thank Sean Cornell for cleaning and helping prepare the creek for the big race! We appreciate you!
