Sac City Chamber Celebrates Community at Annual Meeting and Awards

The local business group recognized individuals and companies that promoted the town's vitality in 2025.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Sac City Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and awards ceremony this past weekend, honoring individuals and businesses that contributed to the community's progress and growth in 2025. The chamber highlighted several milestones, including welcoming five new businesses, remodeling or relocating several existing ones, awarding over $36,000 through a local initiative, and investing $41,000 back into the community around the holidays.

Why it matters

The annual chamber meeting and awards showcase the economic and community development efforts in Sac City, a small Iowa town. The recognition of local businesses, volunteers, and civic leaders helps foster a sense of pride and momentum in the community as it continues to evolve.

The details

At the event, the Chamber of Commerce presented several awards, including Business of the Year to Indian Lanes and the Ross family for reviving the local bowling alley. Other honorees included the 2025 Sac City Superstar Doug Shull and Volunteers of the Year Tom and Steph Crabb, who were recognized for their contributions to chamber events and initiatives. The chamber also highlighted the town's creative artwork projects, such as four new murals and a competition to paint 75 manhole covers that gained national attention.

  • The Sac City Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and awards ceremony this past weekend (February 22-23, 2026).
  • In 2025, the chamber welcomed five new businesses, remodeled or relocated several current businesses, awarded over $36,000 through a local initiative, and invested $41,000 back into the community around Christmas time.

The players

Crystal Hanrahan

The executive director of the Sac City Chamber of Commerce.

Doug Shull

The 2025 Sac City Superstar, recognized by the chamber for his contributions to the community.

Tom and Steph Crabb

The Volunteers of the Year, recognized by the chamber for their work at events and promotions.

Indian Lanes

The Business of the Year, recognized for the Ross family's efforts to revive the local bowling alley.

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What they’re saying

“None of this could have been possible without all the help from the community, especially city officials, the 2025 Sac City Superstar Doug Shull and Volunteers of the Year, Tom and Steph Crabb, who continuously went above and beyond to help out at all the events and promotions through the Chamber.”

— Crystal Hanrahan, Executive Director, Sac City Chamber of Commerce (1380kcim.com)

“Sac City displayed such momentum during 2025, moving forward with such visible progress that she is proud of everything accomplished and looks forward to 2026 and seeing what this year will have to offer.”

— Crystal Hanrahan, Executive Director, Sac City Chamber of Commerce (1380kcim.com)

What’s next

The chamber plans to continue its efforts to support local businesses and community initiatives in Sac City throughout 2026.

The takeaway

The Sac City Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting and awards ceremony highlight the collaborative efforts of local businesses, volunteers, and civic leaders to drive economic and community development in this small Iowa town. Their work in 2025 showcased Sac City's momentum and progress, setting the stage for continued growth and vitality in the years ahead.