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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Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC), seven manufacturers, and Grow Quad Cities are forming a new chapter of the Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME), the first in Iowa. Grow Quad Cities Vice President of Business Retention, Expansion, and Workforce, Chris Caves, said Riverbend FAME’s focus is on a single occupation: manufacturing maintenance technicians. -
City officials have scheduled an in-person community session about the ERP on February 9th at the Moline Public Library, starting at 6 p.m. That is also the last day for residents to submit an online survey. -
The workshop series covers a variety of home repairs, with hands-on demonstrations and instructor-led discussions. Each session is sponsored by a local business. -
The Dubuque Museum of Art is hosting an event showcasing the works of Diné (Navajo) artist, Will Wilson, in conversation with 20th century photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952). -
The city of East Moline, like many municipalities across the country, is collaborating with homeowners in replacing lead pipes on their properties. -
The Davenport Public Library is continuing its annual formal wear giveaway this month. Marketing Coordinator Tessa Wallace says the library is accepting formal dresses, suits, dress pants, sports coats, belts, and ties. -
Rep. Croken will hold a community session on Saturday, January 24, at 10 a.m. at the St. Anthony Catholic Church Parish Hall in Davenport. Attendees can expect to hear ways to respond to being detained, understanding their rights and how to work together to minimize harm to the community. -
The Rock Island Public Library is holding a series of free events and activities for people, regardless of their residency and library card status, to escape the cold this January. -
The National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities is also forecasting colder temperatures coming this weekend with a chance of light snow. -
Iowa House Representative Gary Mohr eyes property tax reform, barring for-profit companies from using eminent domain, and tough on crime policies as his main priorities for the legislative term.
