Journalist Jackie Schmillen helped kick off a year-long centennial celebration in 2021 of the birth of Donna Reed in this tribute.

Journalist, Jackie Schmillen, helped kick off a year-long centennial celebration of the birth of Donna Reed in this tribute.

Jackie Schmillen recently co-hosted a segment of Celebrate Iowa Gala during which she interviewed Broadway star Brandon Victor Dixon.

Jackie Schmillen, CW Iowa 23, and Michael Morain, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, will co-host the 2020 Celebrate Iowa Gala.