Brady Johnson
News DirectorBrady is a 2021 Augustana College graduate majoring in Multimedia Journalism-Mass Communication and Political Science. Over the last eight years, he has reported in central Illinois at various media outlets, including The Peoria Journal Star, WCBU Peoria Public Radio, Advanced Media Partners, and WGLT Bloomington-Normal's Public Media.
When not in the newsroom, Brady watches movies, plays board games, hikes, and cares for his two cats, Jade and Jasper.
Is something missing from WVIK's local coverage? If so, inform Brady via email (bradyjohnson@wvik.org) or phone (309)-232-4024.
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Farm Action Fund is a network of small farmers, businesses, and processors across rural America. Their aim is to promote market opportunities for small operations to counter the massive influence of corporate agriculture companies. -
![[left to right] Guest curator Ferdaus Ahmad, curator of History and Anthropology Christina Kastell, and guest curator Asma Hussain.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c02da09/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2246+0+389/resize/280x156!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff7%2Fe9%2F60b169ba408885df4e0c5af4dd41%2Fputnam-group-photo-one.jpeg)
The project features seven residents sharing their perspectives and experiences of practicing Islam in America. Its curators hope the exhibition will draw attention to Muslim lives in the Quad Cities and expand participation over the next year. -
Unofficial election results for the 30 counties in the WVIK listening area with contested races. -
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is not seeking re-election. Republican Don Tracy, American Center Party candidate Whitfield Harrington Jr., and Democrat Juliana Stratton are vying for the open seat. WVIK spoke with two of the candidates. -
The Ottumwa Republican is running against Democrat Christina Bohannan for a third time. The Cook Political Report has ranked the race as "lean Democrat." -
![[Top left] Democrat Kevin Randle, Republican incumbent Jean Dickson, Democrat Stephen Doerscher. [Bottom left] Independent Wendy Walljasper, Republican Luana Stoltenberg, Republican incumbent John Maxwell, and Democrat Tim Carr.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d9ce78e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/896x499+0+1/resize/280x156!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F19%2F9d%2Fbafdf62b4e35b18d7f4e0408b189%2Fscott-county-board-of-supervisors-candidates.jpg)
Seven candidates, two seeking re-election, for three board seats. WVIK interviewed six of the seven candidates ahead of the November 3 elections. -
The Iowa City Democrat is running against Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks for a third time. The Cook Political Report has ranked the race as "lean Democrat." -
Incumbent Tony Knobbe announced earlier this year that he will not seek re-election. Democrat Samuel Samara and Republican Gregory Guy are vying for the open seat. -
Democrat incumbent Karen Kinney is not seeking re-election. Democrat Maggie Crouch and Republican Steven Rugh are vying for the open seat. -
Incumbent Rita Vargas is not seeking re-election. Democrat Toby Paone and Republican Mike Wulf are vying for the open seat.
![[left to right] Guest curator Ferdaus Ahmad, curator of History and Anthropology Christina Kastell, and guest curator Asma Hussain.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ba8bbb2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2246+0+389/resize/560x312!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff7%2Fe9%2F60b169ba408885df4e0c5af4dd41%2Fputnam-group-photo-one.jpeg)
![[Top left] Democrat Kevin Randle, Republican incumbent Jean Dickson, Democrat Stephen Doerscher. [Bottom left] Independent Wendy Walljasper, Republican Luana Stoltenberg, Republican incumbent John Maxwell, and Democrat Tim Carr.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe8209a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/896x499+0+1/resize/560x312!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F19%2F9d%2Fbafdf62b4e35b18d7f4e0408b189%2Fscott-county-board-of-supervisors-candidates.jpg)
