Wake Up Tri-Counties Dr. Johnson Talks Kewanee Schools Foundation ”Great Gatsby” Fundraiser

Dr. Jeffrey Johnson joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss the upcoming "Great Gatsby" fundraiser for the Kewanee Schools Foundation. The Kewanee Schools Foundation invites all to ‘An Evening with The Great Gatsby’ on April 12, 2025, at the Midland Golf Club. This event commemorates 35 years of dedication to the Kewanee Community Unit School District. With a roaring 1920s theme, the gathering aims to raise $25,000 for an Outdoor Fitness Court at Kewanee High School and bolster the Foundation’s Unrestricted Fund. Tickets are available starting at $60 before March 31st and $65 after March 31st, offering an opportunity to support educational initiatives while enjoying a night of elegance and nostalgia. Exciting news from the Kewanee Schools Foundation as they gear up to disburse over $150,000 in scholarships for the class of 2025. Find out more about their scholarships here.

For more details or to contribute, visit their website or Facebook page, call the foundation at 309-856-8702, or their office at 1001 N. Main Street, Kewanee, IL 61443.

For more information or to register for the event, please contact foundation assistant Mindi Goard at mgoard@ksf229.org or 309-856-8702. Online registration and donations may also be made on the Foundation’s website at www.kewaneeschoolsfoundation.org.