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Feed Iowa First launches Global Graze event to support emerging farmers

Feed Iowa First has announced the launch of Global Graze: Raising Funds for Local Farming, a new fundraising event aimed at supporting emerging farmers and strengthening local food systems in Linn County. Scheduled for Sept. 12 from 5–8 p.m. on…

Informatics launches Starfish Initiative to support local nonprofits with digital services

Digital marketing agency Informatics Inc. has launched a new program aimed at providing free and…

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Johnson County Board of Supervisors hears proposal for immigrant welcome center

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors heard a proposal for an immigrant welcome center on…

Audience members and presenters of the proposed immigrant welcome center pose with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors June 4, 2025.

GALLERY: New Boys & Girls Clubs Busse Unit officially opens its doors

It didn’t take long for local kids to begin enjoying the features of the Boys…

Boys & Girls Clubs 11 John Tursi

Junior Achievement announces 2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame honorees

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) has announced the 2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Business Hall of Fame award text

The next act: Theatre Cedar Rapids reimagines and honors its historic home

Theatre Cedar Rapids (TCR), Iowa’s largest nonprofit producing theatre, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.…

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Community Foundation approves nearly $5 million in grants

The board of directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved more than…

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Iowa City Downtown District plans to expand SSMID borders

The Iowa City Downtown District is looking to expand its Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)…

The new ICDD SSMID boundaries would extend north and south, encompassing UI Health Care's Downtown Campus on Market Street.

The Downtown Dish: Engaging young people with Tony Branch

On this episode, our hosts sit down with Tony Branch, youth engagement director of United…

Tony Branch, the Youth Engagement Director of United Action for Youth

Wellmark Foundation awards $5M grant to expand youth mental health services in rural Iowa schools

The Wellmark Foundation has announced a $5 million grant aimed at tackling the growing mental…

An empty classroom with an American flag hanging in the corner.

North Liberty Community Pantry to unveil new facility June 23

The North Liberty Community Pantry will open a new facility at 350 W. Penn St.…

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

Willis Dady Homeless Services wins $100,000 at Rotary Grand Impact Luncheon

Willis Dady Homeless Services received a $100,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids…

Willis Dady Wins Rotary Grand Impact 2025

Johnson County accepting applications for Economic Development, Quality of Life grants

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has opened applications for Economic Development and Quality of…

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Field to Family will operate NewBo Market grocery store

Field to Family has been selected to operate The Market Basket neighborhood grocery store at…

NewBo City Market expansion plan 1

FilmScene loses National Endowment for the Arts grant

Just three days after receiving the Governor’s Arts Award at the State Capitol, Iowa City-based…

Iowa City, Iowa - FilmScene, a non-profit cinema featuring independent and tought provoking films and events located at the Chauncey Building on January 2, 2020.

Mirrorbox Theatre to leave Ellis Boulevard space, looks ahead to next chapter

After seven years of producing contemporary and original theatre in Cedar Rapids, Mirrorbox Theatre will…

1200 Ellis Blvd. NW, Cedar Rapids mirrorbox