They overcame obstacles, odds and sometimes grief to achieve personal triumph. Click the headline links below to see more coverage of these local stories of achievement.
S.O.A.R. Scholarship awards: The Sedona Group and WQAD News 8 team up to award scholarships to deserving high school students who exemplify what S.O.A.R. stands for: Strength, Opportunity, Achievement and Resolve.
Iowa man recovers from paralysis: Russ Evans’ participation in a clinical trial may have been what led to his miraculous recovery from spinal injury/paralysis.
Lost Grove Lake finally opens: After more than 25 years of planning and construction, tourists finally got to enjoy Lost Grove Lake.
Aussies take over QC waters: The Australian Water Ski Show Team traveled to the Quad Cities to use the Backwater Gamblers show site as training grounds for the World Water Ski Show Tournament.
Dreams come true at Field of Dreams: Kevin Costner paid tribute to the film’s 25th anniversary by visiting the real Field of Dreams where some fans had their dreams come true.
