We created the Iowa Strong page in March to highlight the positive impact Iowans are making on their communities.
What started out as a page mainly focused on the positive stories coming out of the pandemic, transitioned into the inspiring and tireless work of so many in the aftermath of the devastating derecho.
Along with sharing the inspiring stories of Iowans helping Iowans, KWWL s Collin Dorsey created a cooking segment Cooking with Collin to provide some easy recipe ideas during the pandemic and our on-air talent did a weekly children s book reading for everyone stuck at home.
Here are some stories of amazing people helping their community this year.
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-Messenger photo by Elijah Decious
Lt. Donald McLaren’s children, Haylee (in red) and Kynlee (in white), and wife Lacee help pin a new badge on his uniform after his promotion from sergeant at the Fort Dodge Police Department. -Messenger photo by Elijah Decious
Capt. Dennis Quinn’s daughter, Selby Quinn, pins a new badge to his uniform at a ceremony Friday. -Messenger photo by Elijah Decious
Samantha Thompson pins a badge to her husband’s uniform at a ceremony Friday. Fort Dodge Police Department Sgt. Evan Thompson was promoted from detective after over five years of service at the department.