13 Nov 2026

Give Back This Holiday Season at Modern Woodmen’s November 18 Food Drive

By Hallie Porter

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 13, 2026) — Modern Woodmen of America will help stock local pantry shelves this holiday season with a food drive benefiting River Bend Food Bank 5-7PM, Wednesday, November 18, at its Rock Island headquarters. The event coincides with the city’s Deck the Downtowns kick-off and tree-lighting, and community members can stop by before or after the festivities.

21 Aug 2026

Modern Woodmen Board Selects Shea Doyle as Next President and CEO

By Hallie Porter

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2027) — The board of directors of Modern Woodmen of America has selected Shea Doyle as the organization's next president and chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2027.

08 Dec 2025

Local Modern Woodmen Members Partner with Wreaths Across America

By Hallie Porter

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2025) — Modern Woodmen of America is partnering with Wreaths Across America for a nationwide day of remembrance on December 13, 11AM, at Rock Island Arsenal. A fraternal financial services organization with members across the country, Modern Woodmen is supporting this initiative to honor deceased veterans through a $500,000 contribution toward:

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