Rhoda to be in 20 Stars for LIFE

Michael Rhoda of Chenoa will be representing McLean County Agriculture at the Great Plains LIFE Foundation’s annual 20 Stars for LIFE to be held on Thursday evening, July 17th, at the Parke Regency Hotel in Bloomington.

The event is open to the public and tickets may be purchased online or from any of the stars. Admission includes a buffet from Outback Steakhouse, beverages, and dancing. Rhoda is a current assistant vice president and farm manager at First Mid Ag Services in Bloomington.

In addition to Mr. Rhoda, the 2025 Galaxy of Stars includes: Ashley Brownfield – RE/MAX Rising, Adam Campbell – Heartland Community College, Tom Chiodo – Illinois State University, Ray Crotts - Livingston/McLean Building & Trades, Wesley Donovan – Jason’s Deli, Jamie Ganschow – McLean County Bar Association, James Gaston – Jazz UpFront, Anthony Grant – McLean County Government, Fire Chief Mick Humer – Town of Normal, Ben Jeffreys – Arthur J. Gallagher: Insurance Risk Managers, Christina Mables – McLean County Unit School District #5, Mitch Neally – McLean County Athletic Directors, Brian O’Kraski – Regional Office of Education #17, Jason Pascal – Great Plains Laborers’ District Council, Megan Schilkoski – The Picklr, Eric Stegemann – Unit Five Education Association,       Allyssa Svob – Bloomington School District #87, Dylan Toth – Bloomington Education Association, and Asst. Police Chief Chad Wamsley – City of Bloomington.

Major sponsors for the evening are: Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique, Lamar Advertising, LiUNA Midwest Region, Office Depot, Outback Steakhouse, Parke Regency Hotel, The Pantagraph, Tony Jones Media, and Vrooman Mansion.

All Proceeds will benefit the “Stay 4” Project©; a local initiative designed to address the high school drop-out crisis and help low-income students that demonstrate the ability to succeed, yet are at risk for dropping out.

For more information, go to www.stay4.org or call (309) 828-3406.