The Heart of the Story: From Hawkeye to flying high in the sky

Our Quad Cities News is partnering with award-winning journalist Gary Metivier for The Heart of the Story. Each week, Gary showcases inspiring stories of everyday people doing cool stuff, enjoying their hobbies, and living life to the fullest. Stories that feature the best of the human condition.

He went from being an Iowa Hawkeye to serving his country high in the sky. Gary Metivier introduces us to Don Schutters in The Heart of the Story .

Gary Metivier has The Heart of the Story above and even more about their story and what happens next on YouTube . You can also listen to the extended versions on his podcast . The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier is available on all platforms — and now Our Quad Cities News .

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