FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE HARVARD COMMUNITY RADIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Media Contact: Sarah Flashing Clow
Email: info@whiwharvardradio.com
Harvard, Illinois December 18, 2025—The newly formed Board of Directors of WHIW, Harvard Broadcasting, Inc. (101.3 FM Harvard Community Radio) wishes to extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Dave Gardner and Maria Gardner for their many years of dedicated service and leadership at WHIW 101.3, Harvard Community Radio.
Together, Dave and Maria Gardner have been pillars of WHIW, guiding the station through its recent years and helping maintain it as the vibrant community resource it is today. Their passion for community radio, dedication to local programming, and commitment to serving the Harvard area have inspired countless volunteers and listeners alike.
Dave Gardner played an instrumental role in WHIW’s presence in our community. His popular morning show and his role as the station manager and board president helped the all-volunteer station to continue its mission over the last decade. His tireless efforts on behalf of the station have left an indelible mark on our organization and the broader Harvard community.
Maria Gardner’s contributions, though not always in the public spotlight, have been equally vital to the station’s success and sustainability. Her support and involvement have been foundational to WHIW’s growth and operational excellence over the years.
As we celebrate WHIW’s decade of service to the community since going on the air in May 2010, we recognize that this milestone would not have been possible without the Gardners’ spirit and unwavering dedication.
The Board of Directors acknowledges that the Gardners’ legacy will continue to resonate through the airwaves of 101.3 FM and in the hearts of our community. We wish them both the very best in their future endeavors and extend our sincere thanks for their many years of service.
The station will continue its mission of community service from our studios at 300 W. Front Street, carrying forward the foundation that Dave and Maria Gardner helped build.
Harvard Community Radio Board of Directors
Sarah Flashing Clow, President
Michelle Faler, Vice President
Jay Jackson, Treasurer
Mike Broyer
Bill Clow (co-founder with Jay Schulz)
Gina Damiano
Erik Gustafson
Ron Hutchinson
Bill Jackson
Robert Yonkee