Nonprofit
Community Foundation of Johnson County celebrates 25th anniversary with awards, new legacy program
As community leaders and organizations gathered Oct. 30 to celebrate the Community Foundation of Johnson County’s 25th anniversary at the recently completed Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park in North Liberty, speakers said the new building was emblematic of the collective…
Dupaco Credit Union celebrating its new Coralville location with ribbon cutting
Dupaco Credit Union is celebrating its new Coralville branch with a ribbon cutting Thursday, July…
Mercy Medical Center awards $169,500 to local nonprofits
Mercy Medical Center has announced that, for the third consecutive year, it will award funds…
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…
Catherine McAuley Center celebrates 35th anniversary with several activities
The Catherine McAuley Center in Cedar Rapids is planning a series of events to celebrate…
Aegon Transamerica donation supports Girl Scouts outdoor programs
The Aegon Transamerica Foundation has provided a $35,000 donation to the Girl Scouts of Eastern…
Matthew 25 volunteers prepare for annual Transform Week
More than 325 volunteers will come together to help their neighbors June 24-28 as Matthew…
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…
EntreFEST: Andre Wright speaks on climate activism, empowering youth
Fashion activist Andre Wright rang in the third and final day of EntreFEST 2024 as…
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…
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…
Opinion: Top ten nonprofit myths
Nonprofit organizations are often misunderstood, creating unnecessary barriers for the sector’s growth and unique impact…
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…
NewBo City Market unveils $6 million capital campaign
The sun was shining in Cedar Rapids Saturday, May 11, as officials gathered outside NewBo…
Catherine McAuley Center hosts inaugural pickleball tournament fundraiser
The Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) is set to hold its first-ever pickleball tournament and fundraiser…
