Matthew 25 co-founder rejoining nonprofit
After an eight-year hiatus from working at Matthew 25, co-founder Courtney Ball has rejoined the local nonprofit to lead the Community Building department, a...
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival announces button design contest
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is reviving a tradition as they announce the return of the button design contest.
Local artists or those aspiring to...
Iowa Women’s Foundation Core Grant recipients announced, two in the Corridor
The Iowa Women’s Foundation has announced the six recipients of its Core Grant program, two of which are located in the Corridor.
The $150,000 grant...
Courage Ride raises $65K for sarcoma research at UIHC
Courage Ride, a local biking event that raises funds for sarcoma cancer research, presented a check for $65,000 to the University of Iowa’s Sarcoma...
Iowa Women’s Foundation announces $3 million Legacy Fund
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is launching the public phase of a campaign that will raise $3 million dollars to establish a Legacy Fund....
United Way announces new ‘Unite to Inspire’ strategy
United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) shared its community-driven strategy for meeting Eastern Iowa’s greatest needs on Wednesday, Aug. 31.
During the press conference,...
IEDA awards $19M to preservation projects across Iowa
On Wednesday, Aug. 31, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $19 million in awards to help restore 13 historic buildings into new spaces...