Iron County Little League honors top Dina Mia fundraiser sellers
Ayla Mylchreest led Iron County Little League’s Dina Mia fundraiser, which helps pay for gear, field upkeep and league fees.
Iron County Little League used this year’s Dina Mia fundraiser to do more than hand out bragging rights. The league recognized Ayla Mylchreest as the top seller, with Elijah Devowe in second and Chaselynn and Ellianna Olson in third, putting names to the effort that helps keep youth baseball and softball running in Iron County.
The fundraiser feeds directly into the basics that make a season possible. League proceeds are used to buy new equipment, maintain the playing fields and cover league and chartering fees, costs that do not disappear when the first pitch is thrown. In a small county, those expenses fall on families, volunteers and local fundraisers as much as they do on the program itself.
Iron County Little League’s 2026 registration is now open for children ages 4 to 15. The league says baseball and softball seasons run from April through June, and it is offering co-ed tee ball for ages 4 to 7 this year, giving younger players an entry point into the program before they move into older divisions.
The Dina Mia fundraiser has become a regular part of that setup. The league has used it in past seasons for the same purpose, including gear and field updates, and it has become one of the clearest examples of how local youth sports in Iron County depend on repeated community support rather than registration fees alone.
Dina Mia Kitchens, the Iron River company behind the fundraiser, says its fundraising program is structured so organizations can make about a 50% profit over cost. The company says it has operated in Iron River since 1970 and employs 20 area residents, keeping the fundraiser tied to local jobs as well as local ballfields.
Recognition of the top sellers gives the campaign a public face and rewards the children who put in the work. It also reinforces the idea that Iron County Little League is built on more than games and standings. The season depends on the hands that sell, the volunteers who help and the community that keeps the fields ready for the next round of play.
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