Nonprofit

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity begins construction of new affordable home
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is starting construction on a new affordable home in Cedar Rapids, with support from a $35,000 grant from the Aegon Transamerica Foundation. Volunteers from Aegon and Transamerica will begin building wall panels Wednesday, Sept. 17…
Hawkeye Downs Speedway to host dirt track events for 100th anniversary
Hawkeye Downs Speedway will return to its dirt track origins this fall with a series…

Cedar Rapids YMCA CEO to retire after three decades of service
Robert Carlson will retire as president and CEO of the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids…

New Eastern Iowa Health Care pharmacy grand opening represents latest expansion of its mission
The grand opening of the Eastern Iowa Health Center’s new pharmacy is about more than…

GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility
One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a…

United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties buys new office with estate gift
A $271,429 unrestricted gift from the estate of Delbert D. “Del” Disselhorst, a longtime University…

Business retention, expansion survey helps Greater IC foster growth for Johnson County businesses
Regional economic development groups play an important role in promoting and providing resources for the…

ChildServe to open office in Davenport
ChildServe, a leading pediatric healthcare provider, recently announced the organization is expanding its reach in…

Free dental clinic coming to Coralville Sept. 19-20
The Iowa Mission of Mercy will hold its 16th annual free dental clinic Sept. 19–20…

Wings2Water recognizes Nitrate Watch initiative for public water testing effort
The Nitrate Watch program, which provides free nitrate test kits to the public, has been…

Eastern Iowa Health Center opens new Cedar Rapids pharmacy
The Eastern Iowa Health Center will celebrate the opening of its new pharmacy with a…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa launches new financial literacy program
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa has been selected as one of the few JA locations…

Can Shed selects Kids First Law Center as third quarter nonprofit partner
Can Shed has named Kids First Law Center as its featured nonprofit partner for the…

Big Grove Brewing to host Neighborhood Block Party weekend, boost community grants
Big Grove Brewing will host its annual Neighborhood Block Party weekend Aug. 15-17 at all…

Brucemore to mark 100 years of Grant Wood Sleeping Porch
Historic Cedar Rapids landmark Brucemore will celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of its most…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s Klein recipient of national Rising Star award
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s vice president of education, Nate Klein, has been named a…
