Jan Touney
For president, students inform, drive, shape St. Ambrose
St. Ambrose University President Amy Novak relates a recent encounter with a group of football players as she walked through the Davenport campus.
“I said,...
SAL leader helps children, families, individuals thrive
For Marcy Mendenhall, it’s all about the “kiddos.”
Little did she realize when she accepted a position as a nanny in 1989, that it would...
Friendship Manor opens doors to early renovation work
The largest capital improvement project in the 46-year history of Rock Island’s Friendship Manor is expected to be completed this fall.
But the public can...
Advocates urge families to discuss, explore senior living options early
Seniors have many options when it comes to deciding where to live in their retirement years.
Health, finances, lifestyle interests and family concerns all figure...
Business model redesign
In a business steeped in years of family tradition, Todd Malcolm is proving himself to be very much a man of the future.
It’s been...
Kavensky shined light on ovarian cancer
Jodie Shagrin Kavensky set out 16 years ago to raise awareness of ovarian cancer, a disease that claimed the lives of her mother and...
Cancer survivor continues awareness efforts through NormaLeah
Allison Kilfoy has experienced firsthand the mission of the NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative and its powerful networking and support.
She’s ready to lead the Rock...
Groundbreaking scout leader takes inspiration from others
To hear Diane T. Nelson tell it, SHE is the person who is influenced and inspired every day. By thousands of people.
To start with,...
Argrow House founder ‘walks humbly and loves justice’
Her accomplishments are many, ranging from global mission work to finding a path for healing for women in trauma, developing a bath products business...