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The History Center Cedar Rapids

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…

Stephanie Hartson has been named the new president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa.

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…

A rendering of the proposed North Liberty Community Pantry, located at 350 W. Penn St. The nonprofit will break ground Oct. 1.

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…

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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…

Housing Fund for Linn County

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…

NewBoCo

North Liberty joins United Way’s joint funding effort

The city of North Liberty announced it will now participate in the United Way of…

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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…

Frontier Co-op's CEO, Tony Bedard, addresses the audience at the Sept. 11 "Doing Good, Works" event in Cedar Rapids.

Neighborhood Centers expands with new Iowa City locations

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) is moving forward with the renovation of two…

The site of Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County's new Early Childhood Center at 1041 Arthur St. in Iowa City. Construction efforts on the building are currently underway.

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…

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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…

LaNisha Cassell

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…

Prairie Summit YMCA

GreatAmerica opens fall application period for Employee Advised Fund

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

GreatAmerica Financial Services

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…

Brittany Barnhart Freedom Festival