Evan Denton

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Kunes Family Foundation to donate 200k meals

3 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Evan Denton

The lobby inside Kunes Nissan in Davenport looked a bit different Monday morning. “It means a lot to us giving back to the community,” said Austin Dougherty, a Kunes Auto Group sales manager. (Evan Denton, OurQuadCities.com)Kunes Auto Group staff members took part in boxing up food to give to local food banks. “(The Quad Cities) do it a lot to us, so it’s very impactful that we can give back when we have the opportunity to give back here,” Dougherty said.
Kunes Family Foundation to donate 200k meals across the Midwest

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Evan Denton

The lobby inside Kunes Nissan in Davenport looked a bit different Monday morning. “It means a lot to us giving back to the community,” said Austin Dougherty, a Kunes Auto Group sales manager. (Evan Denton, OurQuadCities.com)Kunes Auto Group staff members took part in boxing up food to give to local food banks. “(The Quad Cities) do it a lot to us, so it’s very impactful that we can give back when we have the opportunity to give back here,” Dougherty said.
Oh, baby! UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf nurse delivers babies for 20 years

6 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Evan Denton

UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf’s registered nurse Kate Murphy knew her calling was to work in a labor and delivery unit. “It’s my favorite thing when a new mom delivers a baby,” Murphy told Our Quad Cities News. “It’s so powerful. It never gets boring. It’s something unique and special every time.”“Mama Murph” (Evan Denton, OurQuadCities.com)Murphy has helped deliver babies at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf for more than 20 years.
Kewanee teacher surprised with Golden Apple Award

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Evan Denton

Kewanee High School educator Kindra Callahan positively impacts students and staff on a daily basis. “I have been impressed since the day I met (Callahan) a year ago. She is so compassionate and cares so deeply about every student here, and she has led our FFA program to phenomenal accomplishments this year,” said Amanda Tidwell, Kewanee High School’s principal. A leader in the classroom, Callahan puts her students first.
Kewanee teacher surprised with Golden Apple Award

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Evan Denton

Kewanee High School educator Kindra Callahan positively impacts students and staff on a daily basis. “I have been impressed since the day I met (Callahan) a year ago. She is so compassionate and cares so deeply about every student here, and she has led our FFA program to phenomenal accomplishments this year,” said Amanda Tidwell, Kewanee High School’s principal. A leader in the classroom, Callahan puts her students first.
Galesburg resident helps collect, donate 20,000 pairs of shoes

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Evan Denton

Penny Wagher has always been big on volunteering. “If you are at a point in your life where you have time or money, then I think it’s important to do it,” Wagher said. Three years ago, Wagher became a volunteer for Soles4souls, a nonprofit a group that works to provide shoes to less fortunate people both domestically and internationally. “We don’t think about it so much here in the United States because we have cars, buses, trains, planes, and bikes,” Wagher said.
Galesburg resident helps collect, donate 20,000 pairs of shoes

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Evan Denton

Penny Wagher has always been big on volunteering. “If you are at a point in your life where you have time or money, then I think it’s important to do it,” Wagher said. Three years ago, Wagher became a volunteer for Soles4souls, a nonprofit a group that works to provide shoes to less fortunate people both domestically and internationally. “We don’t think about it so much here in the United States because we have cars, buses, trains, planes, and bikes,” Wagher said.
How does President Trump’s executive order against NPR, PBS impact WVIK?

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Evan Denton

WVIK, 90.3 FM, has become a mainstay on the Quad Cities’ air waves. “We launched in 1980,” said Jared Johnson, WVIK’s general manager. Last week, though, WVIK’s future seemed a bit uncertain. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to stop federal funding to both NPR and PBS. In the executive statement, the president said neither entity presents a fair, accurate, or unbiased portrayal of current events. WVIK is an Illinois NPR member station. “We knew something was coming,” Johnson said.
How does President Trump’s executive order against NPR, PBS impact WVIK?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Evan Denton

WVIK, 90.3 FM, has become a mainstay on the Quad Cities’ air waves. WVIK is an Illinois NPR member station. “We launched in 1980,” said Jared Johnson, WVIK’s general manager. Last week, though, WVIK’s future seemed a bit uncertain. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to stop federal funding to both NPR and PBS. In the executive statement, the president said neither entity presents a fair, accurate, or unbiased portrayal of current events.
WIU celebrates early results of ‘Prepare for Illinois’ Future’ program

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Evan Denton

Western Illinois University is known as an opportunity institution that helps students increase their social mobility. Taking it a step further, Western Illinois University is the first school to become a part of the ‘Prepare for Illinois’ Future’ program. (Evan Denton, OurQuadCities.com)“It’s this access to affordable, high-quality test prep that can be the difference between that dream being realized, or that dream being deferred,” said State Sen. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island.