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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Iowa State University Sociology professor David Peters and undergraduate student researchers Emily Meyer and Emma Bartling published their study in the South Dakota Law Review. The study indicates that more than half of rural counties in the contiguous United States are experiencing private attorney shortages. The researchers discuss the impact and possible solutions for legal deserts. -
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine Director of Housing Initiatives Ron Monahan speaks with WVIK News about a new partnership between the foundation and Muscatine Center for Social Action. A grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust is funding this pilot program to help Jefferson Elementary School families find stable housing. -
Illinois Housing Development Authority awards Aledo ten years of tax credits to fund housing projectEconomic Growth Corporation President and CEO Brian Hollenback discusses the tax credits and what the century-old school redevelopment into housing will bring to the city of Aledo. -
The Scott County Humane Society is taking in 70 cats turned in by a local resident who can no longer care for them. Development Manager Celina Rippel told WVIK's Brady Johnson it's one of the non-profit's largest pet acquisitions from a single home -
Friends of the Milan Bottoms Chair Justin Booker and member Kelly McKay speak with WVIK News about their group's discussions with the city and developers, and concerns about developing next to wetlands. -
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.
