This Herky is presented in honor of Iowa’s most celebrated golfer, Drake alumni and die-hard Hawkeye fan. Zach Johnson is a 12-time PGA Tour winner, 2-time European winner. He is a 2-time MAJOR champion winning both the Masters and Open Championship. Zach was also a multiple time Ryder Cup member and served as the 2023 Ryder Cup Captain. Zach was born in Iowa City and grew up in nearby Cedar Rapids.
Jaycie Womack Spake is an Illustrator and Muralist based in the Midwest. She graduated from The Kansas City Art Institute with a BFA in Illustration. During her time at school, she discovered her love for seeing all the ways in which she can apply her art. Her recent projects have been some of her largest. One of those was for a non-for-profit in Camp Point, IL measuring 24 ft long and another in Palmyra, MO for Carter’s Coffee Bar measuring 30 ft tall. Lastly, her most favorite was the creation of a treehouse inspired mural for Quincy Children’s Museum in Quincy, IL which measured 16 ft. tall! Each project she has tackled has given her something new to navigate and she has taken those challenges head on and completed the project with confidence. Recently, Jaycie was awarded the “Young Professional of the Year” in her hometown. This award is for outstanding young people within the community. It was given to Jaycie specifically for her work within the arts community. Through Jaycie’s hard work and perseverance she has been able to take on her art business full time and is “ready for next” all the time.
Jaycie Womack Spake is an Illustrator and Muralist based in the Midwest. She graduated from The Kansas City Art Institute with a BFA in Illustration. During her time at school, she discovered her love for seeing all the ways in which she can apply her art. Her recent projects have been some of her largest. One of those was for a non-for-profit in Camp Point, IL measuring 24 ft long and another in Palmyra, MO for Carter’s Coffee Bar measuring 30 ft tall. Lastly, her most favorite was the creation of a treehouse inspired mural for Quincy Children’s Museum in Quincy, IL which measured 16 ft. tall! Each project she has tackled has given her something new to navigate and she has taken those challenges head on and completed the project with confidence. Recently, Jaycie was awarded the “Young Professional of the Year” in her hometown. This award is for outstanding young people within the community. It was given to Jaycie specifically for her work within the arts community. Through Jaycie’s hard work and perseverance she has been able to take on her art business full time and is “ready for next” all the time.
Iowa City Area Sports Commission
The Iowa City Area Sports Commission (ICASC) is a proactive organization dedicated to promoting sports tourism and fostering athletic development in the Iowa City area. By collaborating with local sports organizations, venues, the University of Iowa, and community leaders, ICASC works to attract and facilitate a diverse range of sporting events, tournaments, and competitions to the region. Through strategic marketing efforts and event management expertise, the commission aims to showcase the Iowa City area as a premier destination for sports enthusiasts, athletes, and spectators alike. Additionally, ICASC actively supports grassroots sports initiatives and youth development programs, contributing to the overall health and vitality of the community through sports participation and engagement. The organization is the founder and host of the Dan Gable Donnybrook High School Wrestling Tournament and the Soldier Salute Collegiate Wrestling Tournament. Together with its parent organization, Think Iowa City, the ICASC welcomes the world to Johnson County.
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