Nonprofit
Iowa workforce program partners with eastern Iowa employers to keep young workers in state
A Des Moines-based nonprofit is working to keep Iowa’s youth workforce in-state through a combination of year-round career programming and employer partnerships — including an annual conference that drew hundreds of high school students last week. Iowa Jobs for America’s…
South of 6 Iowa City Business District appoints Maurice Davis as executive director
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District has announced the appointment of Maurice A.…
North Liberty Community Pantry breaks ground on new $4 million facility
The North Liberty Community Pantry broke ground on its new facility at 350 W. Penn…
Iowa food banks struggle amid SNAP cuts; Grow: Johnson County steps in to supply fresh produce
Iowa food banks continue to grapple with unprecedented demand, driven in part by cuts to…
Cedar Rapids clock tower draws Czech, Slovak presidents for dedication, marks new tourism landmark
The presidents of both the Czech Republic and Slovakia helped dedicate what city leaders hope…
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…
