Missouri Valley's 151st Fireman's Ball Set for Feb. 21

Event will recognize volunteers, celebrate accomplishments

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Missouri Valley Fire Department is hosting its 151st annual Fireman's Ball on February 21, 2026. The event will feature a live auction, silent auction, raffle, and a dinner catered by Loess Moose. The purpose of the ball is to bridge the connection between the volunteer fire department and the community members they serve, as well as to honor the department's members with awards such as firefighter of the year, EMT of the year, and rookie of the year.

Why it matters

The Fireman's Ball is an important annual event that celebrates the Missouri Valley Fire Department's service to the community. It helps to strengthen the bond between the firefighters and the residents they protect, while also recognizing the hard work and dedication of the department's volunteers.

The details

The Fireman's Ball will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Rand Community Center. The event is free to attend, but the Loess Moose-catered dinner costs $20 per person. Raffle tickets are $10 each, with prizes including an Anderson AR, a $500 package from Pitt Family Farms, and a spa package from The WOW Center. In the past year, the fire department has welcomed a new ambulance and is set to open a new fire hall in the coming weeks, which will help the department store all of its equipment in one place.

  • The 151st Fireman's Ball will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • Last September, the fire department welcomed a new ambulance to its facilities.
  • The new fire hall is set to be finished in the next few weeks.

The players

Angel Smiley

Fire Chief of the Missouri Valley Fire Department.

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What they’re saying

“Some of these people in the department have lived here their whole lives, but they may not know everybody in town.”

— Angel Smiley, Fire Chief (Missouri Valley Times-Reporter)

“We just want to thank everybody for the donations, support, and everything that involves the fire department and the ball coming up.”

— Angel Smiley, Fire Chief (Missouri Valley Times-Reporter)

What’s next

The new fire hall is set to be finished in the next few weeks, which will help the Missouri Valley Fire Department store all of its equipment in one place.

The takeaway

The Fireman's Ball is an important annual event that celebrates the Missouri Valley Fire Department's service to the community and helps to strengthen the bond between the firefighters and the residents they protect. The department's recent accomplishments, such as the new ambulance and upcoming fire hall, demonstrate their commitment to providing the best possible service to the people of Missouri Valley.