Nonprofit
Keep Iowa Beautiful launches refreshed brand identity
Keep Iowa Beautiful has unveiled a refreshed brand identity aimed at better unifying the statewide nonprofit’s programs and communicating its work across Iowa communities. The Des Moines-based organization, a Keep America Beautiful affiliate focused on community beautification and volunteer engagement,…
South of 6 Business District launches Grassroots Ambassador pilot program
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is launching a pilot program aimed at…
International Paper Foundation awards Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity $5,000 for construction internship
The International Paper Foundation has awarded Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity a $5,000 grant to…
TrueNorth to host Warrior Rising Business Shower for veteran entrepreneurs
TrueNorth will host a Warrior Rising Business Shower on Friday, March 6, bringing together veteran…
Central Furniture Rescue founder to step down at end of 2026
Susan Johnston, founder and executive director of Central Furniture Rescue, plans to step away from…
Iowa Donor Network names new board, advisory members
The Iowa Donor Network (IDN) has announced the appointment of four new members to its board of…
Dream City founder, executive director honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Frederick Newell, executive director and founder of Dream City, received the Lifetime Achievement Award Feb.…
NewBoCo to lead Iowa Aviation Technology Center development
NewBoCo will spearhead ecosystem development for the Iowa Aviation Technology Center, a regional initiative aimed…
Iowa Ceramics Center, Eastern Iowa Arts Academy announce collaborative programming
The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio and Eastern Iowa Arts Academy have formed a…
Katie Hallman departs as Theatre Cedar Rapids executive director
Katie Hallman has departed her role as executive director at Theatre Cedar Rapids, the organization…
Excellence in Action Awards recognize regional leadership, collaboration
The 2026 Excellence in Action Awards were held Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Hy-Vee Center…
Cedar Valley Humane Society to launch soft opening of new facility next month
The Cedar Valley Humane Society announced the soft opening of its new adoption facility, marking…
X Marks the Arts’ Free Week brings 50-plus free arts events to downtown Iowa City
X Marks the Arts has announced the schedule and lineup for Free Week 2026, Downtown…
Signage Program brings new visibility to two South of Six businesses
Two Iowa City businesses have received new exterior signage through a program funded by the…
VITA program offers free tax preparation in Johnson County through April 8
The Johnson County Social Services Department will provide free tax preparation services for qualifying low-…
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois CEO to retire
Diane Nelson, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, has…
