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Dave Eckhardt of Rochelle founded From the Heart, an annual gala fundraiser that raised about $1 million for Rochelle-area nonprofits over 18 years.
Shaw Local
Thank You, Everyday Heroes
A tribute to everyday heroes
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Rochelle's Sarah Flanagan volunteers for numerous local causes, including the Hub City Senior Center, the Rochelle Rotary Club and the Rochelle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Kevin Zilm has been a member of Rochelle Lions Club for the past 19 years, serving as the club's president for much of that time.
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Dennis Swinton’s volunteer work has included the Rochelle Kiwanis Golden K Club, the Boy Scouts, the Rochelle Moose Lodge and the Masonic Lodge.
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Cal Jacobs's volunteer history has included the Rochelle Christian Food Pantry, the Rochelle Area Community Foundation, the Rochelle Free Summer Lunch Program and a recovery committee established following a 2015 EF4 tornado that hit the area.
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A first-year dispatcher already named Dispatcher of the Year. A veteran who enlisted at 17. A dental care provider going above and beyond for her community. Meet the Rochelle area's reader-nominated 2026 Everyday Heroes.