Nonprofit

History Center seeks community input through survey to shape future programs
The History Center is asking Linn County residents to complete a short survey to help the organization better understand community awareness of its mission and offerings, as well as factors that encourage or discourage participation in its programs. The results…
Stephanie Hartson named president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa has named Stephanie Hartson…

North Liberty Community Pantry to break ground on new facility next week
The North Liberty Community Pantry will break ground on a new 10,500-square-foot facility at 350…

Escaped water buffalo comes home to Iowa Farm Sanctuary
After days on the run, a gunshot wound, national news coverage, and a viral story,…

International Paper awards $5,000 to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity
The International Paper Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity…

$1.3 million grant boosts NewBo City Market ‘Next Level Local’ campaign
The NewBo City Market has received its largest contribution to date for its “Next Level…

Housing Fund for Linn County wins $100,000 competition in Des Moines
The Housing Fund for Linn County, on behalf of the Alliance for Equitable Housing, won…

NewBoCo receives Wells Fargo grant to further impact of Kiva Iowa
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the…

North Liberty joins United Way’s joint funding effort
The city of North Liberty announced it will now participate in the United Way of…

Frontier Co-op celebrates social impact, global partnerships at ‘Doing Good, Works’ event
Iowa-based herb and spice company Frontier Co-op celebrated its commitment to social and environmental impact…

Neighborhood Centers expands with new Iowa City locations
The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) is moving forward with the renovation of two…

MBI-WORKS Request for Proposal open for Iowa schools and nonprofits
The 2024 Request for Proposal (RFP) from the MBI-WORKS Endowment Board is now open to…

AAMI Executive Director LaNisha Cassell to step down Oct. 7
The Board of Directors of the African American Museum of Iowa has announced that Executive…

City of Cedar Rapids, College Community announce Prairie Summit YMCA collaboration
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved a development agreement at its Aug. 27 meeting establishing…

GreatAmerica opens fall application period for Employee Advised Fund
GreatAmerica Financial Services announced Tuesday that its Employee Advised Fund fall application period will open…

Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival names Barnhart as new executive director
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival has announced that Brittany Barnhart will become the nonprofit’s new…
