USDA pulls back millions in promised local food investments
Iowa’s local food network is facing an uncertain future after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that anticipated funding for key farm-to-school and food...
Big Grove Brewery introduces micro-grant initiative with new lager
Big Grove Brewery has launched The Neighborhood Beer, a new lager tied to a micro-grant initiative aimed at funding small-scale community projects.
The initiative, managed...
GreatAmerica accepting applications for Employee Advised Fund
GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation has opened the spring application period for its Employee Advised Fund (EAF). Applications from area nonprofits will be accepted through...
Alliant Energy contributes nearly $9.3 million to communities in 2024
Alliant Energy, its charitable foundation, employees and retirees collectively contributed nearly $9.3 million and more than 80,000 volunteer hours to various causes and nonprofits...
Catherine McAuley Center’s third annual Immigration & Business Luncheon to be held March 6
The Catherine McAuley Center is celebrating the contributions of refugees and immigrants to the local business community and workforce at its third annual Immigration...
Cedar Rapids AniMeals becomes a Horizons program
AniMeals, a Cedar Rapids service often referred to as “Meals on Wheels for pets,” is joining forces with the Cedar Rapids Meals on Wheels...
$1.7 million in federal funds stalled, NewBo City Market delays expansion construction
With more than $1.7 million in federal funding paused, NewBo City Market has announced it will delay its planned expansion project, which was slated...