Area fire departments are celebrating another successful Daytona 500 fundraiser at the Clinton Eagles lodge from this past week.

Clinton Fire Chief Jeff Hoke explains the annual event raised around $37,000. The Eagles host the annual event every year that involves community members from all over DeWitt County.

The money will be split between the Clinton, Kenney and Wapella Fire Departments. According to Chief Hoke, the Daytona Fundraiser is another source of revenue for their training facility on Cain Street.

Hoke thanks The Eagles and everyone that participates in the annual fundraiser to make it the success it is. He also thanks the community for continuing to support their efforts at the facility on Cain Street.