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City, Owensboro Times announce winners of snowplow naming contest
Summary
Owensboro and the Owensboro Times partnered for a community snowplow naming contest; winners included Snowin's World Times, The Old Slickery, Bergou, A Big Drifter, Winner Win and Edward Blizzardhands.
The City of Owensboro and the Owensboro Times revealed winners of a community snowplow naming contest during the Jan. 2025 commission meeting.
City Manager Nate Pagan described the Owensboro Times’ idea as a light‑touch community engagement effort following a winter weather event. John Kirkpatrick, assistant editor at the Owensboro Times, told the commission the contest sought names "that reflect our local landmarks, beloved businesses, and iconic names from our community." He said the steering aim was to choose names that were "more uniquely Owensboro."
A short video shown during the meeting announced the winners: Snowin's World Times; The Old Slickery; Bergou; A Big Drifter; Winner Win; and Edward Blizzardhands. City and Owensboro Times representatives thanked public works employees for their winter work and used the announcement to highlight the city’s snow response.
The naming contest was presented as community engagement rather than a service contract or procurement action. No policy changes or budget requests accompanied the announcement.
