by Heid Huiskamp Collins | Dec 6, 2019 | Community Involvement, News
It was a cold, clear day in early December. I was bundled up against the chilly air with full-on long winter coat and toasty lined gloves. In front of the WQAD building in Moline, I stood with their news anchor, Katherine Bauer, and a uniformed marine to speak on... 
by Heid Huiskamp Collins | Nov 25, 2019 | Community Involvement, News
I am a long-time, proud member of the Rock Island Kiwanis Club and my favorite service project of the year is one held every November that we fondly call “Coats for Kids”. For the past 12 years, I have spearheaded this special day in which our club reaches out... 
by Heid Huiskamp Collins | Sep 20, 2019 | Community Involvement, For Women
We never accomplish great things all on our own. There is so much power in the contributions of others to each of our stories. Since I began my journey as a freshly-minted entrepreneur over two and a half years ago, I’ve been the grateful recipient of advice,... 
by Heid Huiskamp Collins | Jul 22, 2019 | News
Myiah, my 10-year-old mentee, comes from a family of 11 children. She lives with three adults, but none of them work outside the home. In her world, women don’t have careers. I’m trying to change that worldview. I talk frequently to Myiah about not if she’ll go to... 
by Heid Huiskamp Collins | Jun 11, 2019 | Community Involvement
As raising up “at-risk” children is one of my driving passions, the related issue of hunger is also near to my heart. The Riverbend Food Bank, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, is attempting to feed the over 120,000 people in our service area who are... 