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Hometown Hero

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Hometown Hero

Megan Jones honored with Hometown Hero Award

Megan Jones honored with Hometown Hero award

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 11:19 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Megan Jones with the Hometown Hero award in appreciation of her service to the community.

Hometown Hero

Trish Hahn-White recognized with Hometown Hero Award

Trish Hahn-White honored with Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Sep. 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Trish Hahn-White with the Hometown Hero Award in appreciation of her service to her community.

Hometown Hero

Ann Zink wins Hometown Hero Award

Savanna’s Ann Zink honored with Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Aug. 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
SERVPRO and KWQC surprised Ann Zink with the Hometown Hero award in appreciation of her service to others in her community.

Hometown Hero

TV6 wants to recognize the unsung heroes, those who have a big impact on our community. This...

Fostering Crossroads founder Elise Ward wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Jun. 22, 2026 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
SERVPRO and KWQC surprised Elise Ward with the Hometown Hero award in recognition of her service to children in Scott County.

Hometown Hero

Becky Nightingale wins Hometown Hero Award

Orion teacher Becky Nightingale wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 11:56 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Becky Nightingale with the Hometown Hero Award in appreciation of her service to students and the community in Orion.

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Muscatine's Chelsea Harms wins Hometown Hero Award

Muscatine’s Chelsea Harms honored with Hometown Hero Award

Updated: May 4, 2026 at 11:29 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Chelsea Harms with the Hometown Hero award in appreciation of the many ways she serves others in her community.

Hometown Hero

Bill Orton honored with Hometown Hero Award

Bill Horton honored with Hometown Hero Award for service to hospital patients

Updated: Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:14 AM CDT
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Bill Orton with the Hometown Hero Award in recognition of his service to patients at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

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KWQC and SERVPRO recognized Lori Snow with the Hometown Hero Award

Lori Snow wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Mar. 3, 2026 at 12:14 AM CST
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO honored Lori Snow with the Hometown Hero Award in appreciation of her service to those in need through the God’s Will Giving Center in Morrison.

Hometown Hero

Johnna Collins recognized with Hometown Hero Award for service to homeless.

Hands of Hope founder Johnna Collins honored with Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Feb. 3, 2026 at 12:35 AM CST
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Johnna Collins with the Hometown Hero Award in appreciation of her service to the homeless.

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Amber Patch-Troxell wins Hometown Hero Award

Amber Patch-Troxell wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM CST
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By Joey Donia
SERVPRO and KWQC surprised Amber Patch-Troxell with the Hometown Hero Award in appreciation of her service to children in Kewanee.
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Debbie Dailing wins Hometown Hero Award

Debbie Dailing wins Hometown Hero in recognition of service to Toys for Tots

Updated: Nov. 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM CST
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Debbie Dailing with the Hometown Hero Award in appreciation of Dailing’s service to Toys for Tots.

Hometown Hero

Connie Allen wins Hometown Hero Award

Special Olympics coach Connie Allen wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Nov. 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM CST
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Connie Allen with the Hometown Hero Award in appreciation of her service to Special Olympians in the Quad Cities.

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Hazel Schroeder honored with Hometown Hero Award

Durant 4th grader honored with Hometown Hero Award after raising thousands for children’s hospital

Updated: Sep. 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
When she was seven years old, Hazel Schroeder spent two nights in the children’s hospital in Iowa City while fighting a kidney infection.

Sports

Keyvan Rudd wins Hometown Hero Award

Steamwheelers star Keyvan Rudd wins Hometown Hero Award for service to community

Updated: Sep. 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Quad City Steamwheelers star Keyvan Rudd with the Hometown Hero Award in recognition of his service to youth in the Quad Cities.

Hometown Hero

Herschel Smuck wins Hometown Hero Award

Herschel Smuck receives Hometown Hero award for service to Mediapolis

Updated: Aug. 4, 2025 at 11:28 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Herschel Smuck with the Hometown Hero Award in appreciation of his service to Mediapolis.

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Jen Mizer wins Hometown Hero Award

Buffalo’s Jen Mizer wins Hometown Hero Award for service to community

Updated: Jul. 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Jen Mizer with the Hometown Hero award in appreciation of her service to her community in Buffalo. Jen is usually the first person volunteering her time to help whenever someone is in need in her community.

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Sherrie Fischer honored with Hometown Hero Award

Special Olympics coach Sherrie Fischer honored with Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 11:52 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Special Olympics coach Sherrie Fischer with the Hometown Hero Award. Fischer has been involved with Special Olympics for 25 years.

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Greg Reynolds wins Hometown Hero Award

Greg Reynolds honored with Hometown Hero Award for service to Bennett Community

Updated: May 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM CDT
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By Joey Donia
Greg Reynolds was honored by KWQC and SERVPRO with the Hometown Hero Award for his service to his community in Bennett, Iowa.

Hometown Hero

Martee Murgia wins Hometown Hero Award

Martee Murguia of Mediapolis wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Mar. 31, 2025 at 11:18 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO honored Martee Murguia with the Hometown Hero Award in appreciation of her service to the Mediapolis community through her restaurant, Apron Strings.

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Jeff & Dana VanAutreve honored with Hometown Hero Award

Jeff & Dana VanAutreve honored with Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Feb. 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM CST
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Jeff & Dana VanAutreve with the Hometown Hero award in appreciation of their service to teenagers in Princeton

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Sherry Evans wins Hometown Hero Award

Sherry Evans wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM CST
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By Joey Donia
TV6 and SERVPRO presented Sherry Evans with the Hometown Hero Award in appreciation of her service to the community with the Blessing Box in Blue Grass.

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Janet Lohmann wins Hometown Hero Award

Janet Lohmann wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Jan. 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM CST
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By Joey Donia
TV6 and SERVPRO surprised Janet Lohmann with the Hometown Hero Award

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Evelyn Day wins Hometown Hero Award

Evelyn Day wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Dec. 9, 2024 at 10:52 PM CST
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised Evelyn Day with the Hometown Hero Award in appreciation of Day’s service to the community. For seven years, she has provided items to those in need including home cooked meals.

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Maurie Nelson wins Hometown Hero Award

Maurie Nelson wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 12:23 AM CST
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By Joey Donia
TV6 and SERVPRO surprised Maurie Nelson with the Hometown Hero Award to recognize his service to the First Lutheran Church in Geneseo and Aisle of Flags to honor deceased veterans.

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Fay Wulf wins Hometown Hero Award

Fay Wulf wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 8:55 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
For nearly a quarter of a century, Fay Wulf has ran the Cedar County meals program in Durant providing food to dozens of people every week. In appreciation of her service to others, TV6 and SERVPRO presented Fay with the Hometown Hero Award.

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Angela Ehlers wins Hometown Hero Award.

4H Leader Angela Ehlers wins Hometown Hero Award for inspiring younger generations

Updated: Aug. 26, 2024 at 4:22 PM CDT
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By William Ingalls
In appreciation of his service to others, TV6 and SERVPRO honored Angie Ehlers with the Hometown Hero Award.

Hometown Hero

Lola VanDeWalle wins Hometown Hero Award

QC Veterans Outreach Center founder Lola VanDeWalle receives Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 12:37 AM CDT
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By Joey Donia
TV6 and SERVPRO surprised Lola VanDeWalle with the Hometown Hero Award

Hometown Hero

Grant Curtis honored with Hometown Hero Award

Grant Curtis honored with Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 1:44 AM CDT
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By Joey Donia
In appreciation of his service to others, TV6 and SERVPRO honored Grant Curtis with the Hometown Hero Award.

Hometown Hero

Erwin King wins Hometown Hero Award

Erwin King wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: May 27, 2024 at 11:17 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
Erwin King was honored by Servpro and TV6 as the Hometown Hero for his service to children in the Quad Cities.

Hometown Hero

Jessica Trowbridge wins Hometown Hero Award

Jessica Trowbridge wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Apr. 24, 2024 at 3:52 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
Jessica Trowbridge was presented with the Hometown Hero Award on behalf of TV6 and SERVPRO for her service to the community.

Hometown Hero

Esther Vogel wins Hometown Hero Award

Esther Vogel wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Mar. 26, 2024 at 12:15 AM CDT
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By Joey Donia
Esther Vogel was honored by TV6 and SERVPRO as the Hometown Hero for her service to Speak Out Against Suicide.

Hometown Hero

Belinda Rusch wins Hometown Hero Award

East Moline teacher Belinda Rusch wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Feb. 27, 2024 at 12:44 AM CST
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By Joey Donia
Glenview Middle School teacher Belinda Rusch was surprised by KWQC and SERVPRO with the Hometown Hero Award. Rusch was given the honor for her service to her students, fellow staff members and veterans.

Hometown Hero

Amy Rolling wins Hometown Hero Award

Easton Valley nurse Amy Rolling wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Jan. 31, 2024 at 6:28 PM CST
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By Joey Donia
Easton Valley nurse Amy Rolling was surprised with the Hometown Hero Award by SERVPRO and TV6.

Hometown Hero

Lynne Flores wins Hometown Hero Award

Lynne Flores wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Dec. 26, 2023 at 11:14 PM CST
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By Joey Donia
Lynne Flores works as a supervisor here at Impact Blood Center in Davenport and always goes above and beyond. Every year, she organizes a blood drive to benefit Fosters Voice, a suicide awareness non profit.

Hometown Hero

Leslie Kilgannon wins Hometown Hero Award

Leslie Gilgannon wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 11:18 PM CST
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By Joey Donia
Leslie Kilgannon is a devoted advocate for the homeless and for affordable housing in the Quad Cities.

Hometown Hero

Paul Jones was recognized as a Hometown Hero by TV6 and SERVPRO

Paul Jones wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 8:59 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
In appreciation of Paul’s service to others, KWQC and SERVPRO surprised him with the Hometown Hero Award.

Hometown Hero

Walker Kelly is the Hometown Hero

Walker Kelly wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 at 12:29 AM CDT
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By Joey Donia
Walker Kelly, the Program Director at VNA Community Services in Galesburg was surprised with the Hometown Hero Award in appreciation of his service to senior citizens.

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TV6 and Servpro surprised Christy Desmit with the Hometown Hero Award in recognition for her...

Christy Desmit wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 12:57 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
TV6 and Servpro surprised Christy Desmit with the Hometown Hero Award in recognition for her service to the Kewanee community through using her passion for yoga to serve others.

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Caroline Bredekamp wins Hometown Hero Award

Caroline Bredekamp wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:50 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
TV6 and Servpro surprised Caroline Bredekamp with the Hometown Hero Award in recognition for her service to the Preston community through committee work and grant writing.

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Brittany Costello wins Hometown Hero Awa

Brittany Costello wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 11:00 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
TV6 and SERVPRO surprised Brittany Costello with the Hometown Hero Award in appreciation of her service to the environment.

Hometown Hero

Joyce Stoddard , TV6 Hometown Hero

Joyce Stoddard, quilting for veterans, wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: May 22, 2023 at 9:37 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
Joyce Stoddard, quilting for veterans, wins Hometown Hero Award.

Hometown Hero

Abigail Johnson wins Hometown Hero Award

Davenport North’s Abigail Johnson wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 9:12 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
Abigail Johnson is the founder of Veterans Tech Support, a nonprofit providing educational technology resources to veterans. In appreciation of her service to veterans, TV6 and SERVPRO surprised Abigail with the Hometown Hero Award.

Hometown Hero

Amber Metzger won the Hometown Hero Award

Amber Metzger wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:13 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
TV6 and SERVPRO presented Amber Metzger with the Hometown Hero Award.

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Alley Cat Boxing Club founder Jeff Perez is the Hometown Hero

Alley Cat Boxing Club founder Jeff Perez wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 12:11 AM CST
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By Joey Donia
Alley Cat Boxing Club founder Jeff Perez wins Hometown Hero Award

Hometown Hero

Don Briggs is the Hometown Hero Award Winner

Fruitland volunteer firefighter Don Briggs wins Hometown Hero Award after 45 years of service

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 1:25 AM CST
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By Joey Donia
After 45 years of service as a volunteer for the Fruitland Fire Department, Don Briggs is retiring. In recognition of his years of service, Don was selected as the Hometown Hero Award winner on behalf of SERVPRO and TV6.

Hometown Hero

Laundy of Love founder Jim Sammons is a Hometown Hero

Jim Sammons wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 1:54 AM CST
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By Joey Donia
Laundry of Love founder Jim Sammons was surprised by TV6 and SERVPRO with the Hometown Hero Award.

Hometown Hero

Kinna Hodges is the Hometown Hero

Kinna Hodges honored with Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 11:07 PM CST
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By Joey Donia
Kinna Hodges was honored with the Hometown Hero Award from ServPro and TV6 for her service to the community. Hodges is the founder of Kinna’s House of Love, a non-profit serving the Quad Cities in many ways including assisting single homeless women.

Hometown Hero

Berni Carmack was surprised with the Hometown Hero from TV6 and SERVPRO.

Berni Carmack wins Hometown Hero award

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 3:59 PM CST
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By KWQC Staff
Berni Carmack was surprised with the Hometown Hero from TV6 and SERVPRO.

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Liz Estilow wins Hometown Hero award

Liz Estilow wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 11:33 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
Liz Estilow was surprised with the Hometown Hero from TV6 and SERVPRO.

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John Taylor wins Hometown Hero Award

John Taylor wins Hometown Hero Award

Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 10:09 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
KWQC and SERVPRO surprised John Taylor at his home in Cambridge with the Hometown Hero Award
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