PEORIA MAGAZINE December 2022

COVER PHOTO: The 2022 Women of Influence,

COVER STORIES 28 ‘An Unparalleled Dedication to Public Service’ — Linda Daley By Lisa Coon 32 ‘She Planted the Seed’ — Barb Drake By Terry Bibo 36 ‘She’s Just Getting Started’ — Lisa Gates By Linda Smith Brown 40 The Road Less Traveled — Pam Howe By Amy Talcott 44 Empowerment Through Art — Nikki Romain By Laurie Pillman

SPOTLIGHTS 20 Another Landmark Learning Opportunity - Preston Jackson By Phil Luciano 24 Get To Know The Planet 56 ‘But A Miniature Sleigh, And 10 Tiny Reindeer … By Phil Luciano 62 ‘Here I Am. Take Me’ By Bob Grimson

(L to R) Nikki Romain, Linda Daley, Pam Howe, Lisa Gates and Barb Drake Photo by Ron Johnson

Next Door - Renae Kerrigan By Steve Tarter

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