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Can Shed Hiawatha Iowa

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 third quarter of 2025 through its “Containers for a Cause” program. The Cedar Rapids-based redemption center will direct proceeds from donated beverage containers to the…

Mercy Medical Center awards $169,500 to local nonprofits

Mercy Medical Center has announced that, for the third consecutive year, it will award funds…

Mercy Medical Center awards funds from its Health Equity Fund to Catholic Charities. CREDIT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

Miller steps down as executive director of The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia

Jim Miller has stepped down as executive director of The District: Czech Village and New…

Jim Miller The District

Catherine McAuley Center celebrates 35th anniversary with several activities

The Catherine McAuley Center in Cedar Rapids is planning a series of events to celebrate…

Catherine McAuley Center

Aegon Transamerica donation supports Girl Scouts outdoor programs

The Aegon Transamerica Foundation has provided a $35,000 donation to the Girl Scouts of Eastern…

Girl Scouts outdoor program

Matthew 25 volunteers prepare for annual Transform Week

More than 325 volunteers will come together to help their neighbors June 24-28 as Matthew…

Matthew 25 Transform Week

His Hands clinic nears 10,000 pairs of shoes in world-record collection effort

His Hands Free Clinic has received 9,725 pairs of shoes so far toward the clinic’s…

His Hands shoe drive collection

EntreFEST: Andre Wright speaks on climate activism, empowering youth

Fashion activist Andre Wright rang in the third and final day of EntreFEST 2024 as…

Andre Wright speaks at Entrefest 2024 at the Olympic Theater in Cedar Rapids on June 14, 2024.

Cedar Rapids med clinic aims to break world record for donated shoe collection

His Hands Free Clinic aims to break the world record for most pairs of shoes…

Iowa City Downtown District reflects on 2023, looks to future initiatives

Attracting thousands of visitors, improved placemaking, enhancing night-time safety measures and recruiting and retaining local…

Iowa City Downtown District's executive director, Betsy Potter, takes the podium at the Englert Theatre for the 2024 State of the Downtown, June 5.

United Way of East Central Iowa helps issue $2.6 million in tax refunds

United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) has helped issue millions in refunds to Iowa…

UWECI

Opinion: Top ten nonprofit myths

Nonprofit organizations are often misunderstood, creating unnecessary barriers for the sector’s growth and unique impact…

An aerial shot of the Brucemore Mansion estate. nonprofit estate

Black excellence: The Academy celebrates 35 years of uplifting African American students

When Ruth White founded The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success, she didn’t think it…

The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success inspires students in elementary, middle and high school to reach for their academic goals. CREDIT THE ACADEMY SPS

NewBo City Market unveils $6 million capital campaign

The sun was shining in Cedar Rapids Saturday, May 11, as officials gathered outside NewBo…

Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks at the launch of NewBo City Market's Next Level Local capital campaign, Saturday, May 11. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Catherine McAuley Center hosts inaugural pickleball tournament fundraiser

The Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) is set to hold its first-ever pickleball tournament and fundraiser…

he Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) will host its inaugural pickleball tournament and fundraiser on Thursday, May 23r

Iowa City awards nonprofit Dream City nearly $3 million in Inclusive Economic Development funding

Underrepresented entrepreneurs and business owners in Iowa City are getting a boost – a $2.9…

Dream City collaborators (l-r): Angie Jordan, executive director of South of 6 Iowa City Business District; Simeon Talley, founding partner of Community Development Strategies and project coordinator with Dream City; Tasha Lard, founder and CEO at M.O.G.U.L Consulting and owner of JD Beauty Supply; and Frederick Newell, founder and executive director of Dream City.