and diarist Richard Estes (born 1932), artist Frederick Dilley Glidden (pen name Luke Short), Western writer, known for Ramrod (1947) and Blood on the Moon (1948) Bill Goffrier, guitarist for The Embarrassment Belden Hill (1864-1934), MLB third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles Em Lindbeck (1934-2008), MLB outfielder for the Detroit Tigers, mayor of Kewanee Glenn McDonald (born 1952), NBA small forward / shooting guard for the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks Amber McReynolds (born 1979), chief executive of the National Vote at Home Institute and member of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service, was raised in Kewanee. Albinus Nance (1848-1911), 4th governor of Nebraska, was raised in Kewanee Dennis Nelson, professional football player Sod Ryan (1905-1964), NFL tackle for the Chicago Bears Lindsay Stalzer (born 1984), professional volleyball player, was raised in Kewanee. Marjabelle Young Stewart (1924–2007), writer and expert on etiquette, moved to Kewanee in 1965 and resided there until her 2007 death. Teresa Sullivan (born 1949), President of the University of Virginia (2010–2018), was raised in Kewanee. Dale Whittaker, fifth President of the University of Central Florida Transportation The Kewanee Amtrak station serves trains on the Carl Sandburg and Illinois Zephyr daily. The current station was completed April 13, 2012. References External links City of Kewanee Cities in Illinois Cities in Henry County, Illinois Populated places established in 1854 1854 establishments in Illinois