04/10/2026
The Kewanee Kiwanis Club held its Signature Service Project, Wednesday April 8th with the help of the community.
Over 100 sophomore and juniors from Kewanee High School and Wethersfield High School participated in 9 customized tours. Exploration of the Medical field, Education, Auto/Welding, Criminal Justice, Business, Trades, Creative Arts, and Continued Education.
We would like to thank the following businesses for hosting the students, sharing your profession and encouraging these young adults to follow their dreams.
Lincoln School Vet Clinic- Dr Baird
Kewanee Family Dentistry
Kewanee Physical Therapy- Jon DeBord
Henry County Health Department
OSF Saint Luke Hospital
Henry Stark Special Education
Henry County Juvenile Probation
Regional Office of education
Great Dane
Ed Morse
Black Hawk East Auto
Black Hawk East Welding
Kewanee Police Department
Kewanee Fire Department
Kewanee City Hall
Kewanee Water Department
Justin Raver Law Firm
Currents & Keys Realty - Justin Landwehr
Edward Jones -Jesse Humphrey
State Bank of Toulon - Kewanee Banking Center
Ringland Johnson/Wings Academy
Black Hawk College HCCPT
Oldeen Roofing
MSI construction
Downtown Eatery and Bakery
Paula’s Design
The Voice
Mike Perva - IT
Black Hawk East Campus
Thank you to Dr Marvin from Black Hawk College for the opening presentation with all the students
Thank you to Pizza Hut for the pizza lunch and making the delivery accommodations for us.
Thank you to all the Kiwanis members who either hosted a tour or chaperoned the students.
Thank you to the faculty staff who chaperoned.
And finally to the amazing planning committee who are busy people but find time to put thought into this day. The scheduling and arrangements made with all business.
Kiwanian Mrs. Amanda Tidwell and KHS for trusting us with your students, polling the students, providing busing and the bus schedules. You are simply the best.
Kiwanian Mrs Jessica Seiden and WHS for trusting us with your students, polling the students, providing busses and all the calls and appointments you set.
Kiwanian Sarah Cleveland from Black Hawk College. You are a great pick up for our group. We are so happy you are in our “K Family”. Your knowledge of this field has truly been a God send for us. Your connections in the community enhanced our event. You were a rock star in setting so many stops.
Kiwanian Angie Johnson, Executive Director of I-I District Kiwanis International for the vision of this event and efforts to keep it alive.
