Meet 25 Individuals Who Are Leaving Their Mark On Our Region Everyday heroes are all around us. Parents, emergency responders and teachers come quickly to mind. But what about the small-business owners, conservationists, philanthropists and quiet leaders among us? It’s easy to take for granted, but it’s important to recognize the many ways these heroes inspire us to dream more, ...
Committed to the Small Town There was a time when Dr. Hana Hinkle dreamed of living the big-city lifestyle and making a major contribution to the medical world. As fate has a way of doing, she got her dream, albeit in a way she hadn’t anticipated. Today, the Oregon, Ill., native is assistant dean for rural health professions and the ...