17 Jun 2026

Junior Achievement of the Heartland Names Amy Barth Chief Financial and Operating Officer

By Katie Sothmann

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 17, 2026) — Junior Achievement of the Heartland is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Barth as Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFO/COO). She will join the organization on June 22, bringing extensive experience in financial leadership, operations, and strategic planning.

30 Mar 2026

Jim Victor Memorial Junior Achievement Golf Classic Tees Off for Area Youth

By Katie Sothmann

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 30, 2026) — Junior Achievement of the Heartland invites the community to participate in the annual Jim Victor Memorial JA Golf Classic, set for Monday, May 4, at Crow Valley Golf Club in Davenport. Registration is now open for this signature fundraiser, which supports JA programs focused on financial literacy, work, and career readiness, and entrepreneurship in area schools, expanding economic mobility for the students we serve.

11 Oct 2022

GROW Clinton Donates $7,500 to Junior Achievement, Allowing More Students in Clinton County to Benefit from JA Learning Experiences

By Katie Sothmann

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 11, 2022) — Junior Achievement of the Heartland is partnering with GROW Clinton to provide JA learning experiences to K-12th-grade students. Thanks to this $7,500 donation from GROW Clinton, JA curriculum will impact almost 1,200 students in the Camanche, Clinton, and Fulton communities during the 2022-2023 school year. These programs are centered on financial literacy and help students gain a strong foundation for healthy money-management skills.

24 Feb 2022

Junior Achievement of the Heartland Searching for Volunteers to Teach Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and More to Students

By Katie Sothmann

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 24, 2022) — Junior Achievement of the Heartland is looking for volunteers to teach students about work and career readiness in K-12 classrooms. Dougal Nelson, President and CEO of JA of the Heartland, said they are looking for community members, parents or guardians, retired teachers, corporate partners and more to go into the classroom and share the JA lessons.

07 Feb 2022

Junior Achievement Worldwide Nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize; Junior Achievement of the Heartland Celebrates this Prestigious Honor

By Katie Sothmann

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 7, 2022) — We’re proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. Junior Achievement of the Heartland, a member of the global JA network, has been serving young people in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas for 66 years, equipping them with the skillset and mindset to create sustainable businesses, find meaningful employment, and build thriving communities.

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