Nonprofit
Girls Who Code students showcase holiday light displays across NewBo
Middle and high school students will unveil interactive light displays they designed and coded through NewBoCo’s Girls Who Code program during a community celebration Nov. 22. The Holiday Light Display Showcase begins at 4:15 p.m. at CSPS Hall, 1103 3rd…
Mercy announces leadership change at Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Mercy Medical Center announced a leadership transition Tuesday at The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family…
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa marks 60 years
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is celebrating its 60th anniversary of providing hands-on learning programs…
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library earns international heritage preservation award
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library earned international recognition for preserving cultural identity…
Schickedanz resigns as Englert executive director; Huckfeldt named interim director
The Englert Theatre announced Thursday, Oct. 16 that Keegan Colletta Huckfeldt has been named interim…
NFIB survey: Small business optimism drops in September, remains above historical average
Small business optimism declined in September for the first time in three months, according to…
African American Museum of Iowa to open exhibit on Black farming history
The African American Museum of Iowa will open a new exhibit Oct. 17 exploring the…
Community Foundation of Johnson County to mark 25th anniversary with $250,000 in grants
The Community Foundation of Johnson County will celebrate its 25th anniversary Oct. 30 with an…
Waypoint campaign to establish apartments for residents without homes
As Waypoint Services works to transition the 30-year-old Madge Phillips Center from a shelter to…
Iowa City Downtown District seeks volunteers for new committees
The Iowa City Downtown District is forming four committees and task forces to guide its…
Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s Childcare Solutions Summit to tackle childcare, workforce challenges in Johnson County
Business leaders, HR professionals and community partners will gather Oct. 14 for the Childcare Solutions…
Iowa Children’s Museum to host first adults-only night
The Iowa Children’s Museum will host its first adults-only event Nov. 14, offering visitors 21…
Nearly 700 participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Cedar Rapids
Nearly 700 residents joined the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 20 at Kingston Yard,…
West Side Transport to host annual Warrior Wagon donation ceremony honoring veterans
Cedar Rapids trucking company West Side Transport will hold its annual Warrior Wagon Donation Ceremony…
Iowa Food Bank Association leader Linda Gorkow retiring after seven years
The Iowa Food Bank Association announced Tuesday that Executive Director Linda Gorkow will retire Nov.…
Alliant Energy Foundation raises record $550,000 to fight hunger in Iowa, Wisconsin
The Alliant Energy Foundation has raised $550,000 to support programs combating hunger and food insecurity…
