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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LivWell Partner Relations Director Erica Schroeder-Cerda speaks with WVIK News about the organization's services and its plans to assist the community after the Center for Active Seniors Inc. had to cut its Jane's Place Adult Day Services and community-based senior advocacy program due to budget shortfalls. -
YWCA Quad Cities Director of Marketing and Communications Jenna Panicucci discusses the resources and information offered at the fair to all mothers in the greater Quad Cities area. The BIPOC Maternal Health Fair is happening Saturday, June 14th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the YWCA located at 513 17th Street, Rock Island. -
District Chief Financial Officer Vince Gallo speaks with WVIK's Brady Johnson about the contract. -
Community Development Director Miles Brainard tells WVIK the A Hana Illowa developers will share the final design plans soon. -
Humane Society of Scott County Development Manager Celina Rippel says the shelter is currently housing 85 dogs, but they have only 71 kennels available. The Humane Society of Scott County is also waiving redemption fees for owners reclaiming lost pets. -
Alisha Espey, Director of Programs and Events for the Downtown Davenport Partnership, and Kyle Carter, Executive Director of the Downtown Davenport Partnership, provide updates on the Alternating Currents Festival, taking place from August 14th to 17th. The festival comprises over 200 events at more than 40 venues. Carter and Espey say there are still opportunities to sponsor stage events. -
Project of the Quad Cities Development Director, Tyler Mitchell, details the mural process and its importance, and discusses the current Trump administration's proposal to cut HIV prevention funding. -
Augustana Prison Education Program, or APEP, started in 2021 with a cohort of 10. Now, four years later, the next academic term could include 45 students. -
Natalie Linville-Mass, President of the Iowa-Illinois NDIA, discusses the upcoming symposium and a scholarship ceremony for seven students. -
The forum starts a new series entitled Civic Conversations, a collaboration between four Quad City advocacy organizations. The first forum is Friday, May 9th, at the Scott Community College Urban Campus, 101 West 3rd Street, Davenport.
