Dubois County Chamber Awards Grant to Legendary Lanes for Child-Sized Shoes, Upgrades

The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce presented its fourth-quarter business grant to Legendary Lanes on January 14, 2026, awarding funds to support facility improvements and the purchase of child-sized bowling shoes. The investment aims to enhance the experience for families and young bowlers while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for all ages.

Owner Carrie Boerner emphasized Legendary Lanes’ continued community involvement, including partnerships with SIRS and local nursing homes to provide healthy, engaging activities. Legendary Lanes also supports local school teams and community organizations by hosting fundraising events and opportunities, strengthening the center’s role as a community hub and revenue source for nonprofits.

“Legendary Lanes is a great example of a business that truly gives back to its community,” said Angie Sanchez-Hostetter, Executive Director of the Dubois County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber said it is proud to support a locally owned business that provides safe, healthy entertainment while investing in improvements for the future.

Local business grants like this serve multiple economic functions. For Legendary Lanes, capital directed to facility upgrades and child-sized shoes can expand market access to families with young children, reduce maintenance downtime, and improve safety compliance. For the wider Dubois County economy, a well-maintained family entertainment venue helps attract local spending that might otherwise flow to regional malls or entertainment centers outside the county. Hosting school-team events and fundraisers also keeps charitable dollars circulating through local organizations.

The grant follows Legendary Lanes’ pattern of incremental investment in its property and programming. Those investments help shorten the replacement cycle for high-traffic equipment and can increase weekly lane utilization during off-peak hours when family leagues and youth programs operate. In practical terms, new child-sized shoes reduce barriers to entry for young bowlers, making drop-in play and youth programming more accessible and likely to draw repeat visits.

Chamber leaders encouraged residents to visit Legendary Lanes, bowl, and support the locally owned business as it implements the planned updates. For parents and community organizers, the improvements mean easier access to youth-friendly equipment and a safer environment for group activities.

What this means for readers is straightforward: Legendary Lanes will soon offer improved facilities and better gear for children, reinforcing its role as a local gathering place and fundraiser partner. Residents can expect a refreshed community venue that supports youth recreation and local organizations as the business completes its upgrades.