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Davenport CSD honors staff: organ donation recognized; new Heart of Excellence awards launched

Davenport Community School District · November 11, 2025
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Summary

The board recognized employee Shaney Ford for donating over 70% of her liver to her sister, honored Rudy Newkirk as Iowa Fine Arts Administrator of the Year, and unveiled a quarterly 'Heart of Excellence' staff-award program with four categories and a rubric-based selection process.

The Davenport Community School District meeting featured multiple staff recognitions: the board honored Shaney Ford for donating more than 70% of her liver to save her sister, presented an award to Rudy Newkirk as Iowa Fine Arts Administrator of the Year, and announced the district's new quarterly Heart of Excellence awards.

Superintendent Schneckleff introduced Shaney Ford's recognition and described Ford as an "organ…

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