Nonprofit
Brucemorchestra to return in 2026 after community rallies to fund beloved concert
Orchestra Iowa has confirmed that its popular outdoor concert series, Brucemorchestra, will return after a multi-year hiatus — and a community fundraising push made it happen. The 103-year-old organization announced it has reached the $50,000 minimum fundraising goal needed to…
Groundswell Café celebrates five years of pay-it-forward meals
When a meal is rung up at Groundswell Café, 201 third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids,…
NewBo City Market eyes $3 million expansion project
A $3 million expansion project is in the works for the NewBo City Market in…
Community Foundation celebrating nonprofit professionals
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host an event on Thursday, Sept. 14, to…
Iowa Nonprofit Alliance launches in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Nonprofit Alliance (INA) is launching in Cedar Rapids. The INA hopes to teach…
Wright House of Fashion to host free workshop with Def Jam designer
Wright House of Fashion will host a free youth workshop focused on art, collage, fashion,…
Coralville nonprofit director faces potential sanctions
The executive director of a Coralville nonprofit organization that helps immigrants and refugees is facing…
Mercy’s Health Equity Fund awards eight local nonprofits
Mercy Medical Center has announced that it will be awarding funds from its Health Equity…
NewBo City Market hosting ‘Market by Moonlight’ farm-to-table dinner
NewBo City Market has announced that it will be hosting its first “Market by Moonlight”…
Von Maur family pledges $1 million to Ronald McDonald charities
The Von Maur family is donating $1 million to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of…
Champions of Nature: Indian Creek Nature Center celebrates 50 years of growth
John Myers, executive director of Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC) in Cedar Rapids, often contemplates…
Iowa Nonprofit Alliance celebrating launch in Iowa City
The newly formed Iowa Nonprofit Alliance (INA) is celebrating its official launch with regional events…
ISETA to host solar event for houses of worship, nonprofits
The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is hosting the Going Solar: Houses of Worship…
Johnson County awards Food and Farm grants to farms, nonprofits
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently voted to distribute funding to nine Community Food…
Iowa City’s first fashion accelerator opening this year
If you don’t immediately equate Eastern Iowa to a premier fashion hub, you’re not alone.…
Matthew 25 co-founder rejoining nonprofit
After an eight-year hiatus from working at Matthew 25, co-founder Courtney Ball has rejoined the…
