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UI Health Care, HACAP partner to address food insecurity among cancer patients
University of Iowa Health Care’s Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center has distributed nearly 500 boxes of food to cancer patients since launching a partnership with HACAP in July. The program started after infusion suite nurses identified a need among their patients,…
Iowa Ceramics Center names new executive director
The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio has announced the appointment of Sarah Blais as…
Scott Wilson leaving Kernels to become NewBo City Market executive director
Scott Wilson is leaving the Cedar Rapids Kernels – where he’s worked for 19 years,…
History Center seeks community input through survey to shape future programs
The History Center is asking Linn County residents to complete a short survey to help…
Cedar Rapids Library Foundation completes $10 million campaign with $3.5 million gift
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has successfully closed its $10 million capital campaign following…
EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026
The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept.…
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity begins construction of new affordable home
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is starting construction on a new affordable home in Cedar…
HACAP CEO to retire after 18 years of leadership
Jane Drapeaux, CEO of Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc. (HACAP), will retire in December…
Indigenous-led nonprofit seeks to create ‘resilience and innovation hub’ in Iowa City
An Indigenous-led nonprofit organization focused on environmental and social justice issues, as well as the…
NewBo City Market named finalist for Levitt Foundation grant
NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids is among 100 finalists nationwide competing for a $120,000…
Iowa City Bike Library kicks off $1M campaign
The Iowa City Bike Library officially launched its $1 million Bikes Create Community campaign Thursday…
Hawkeye Downs Speedway to host dirt track events for 100th anniversary
Hawkeye Downs Speedway will return to its dirt track origins this fall with a series…
Cedar Rapids YMCA CEO to retire after three decades of service
Robert Carlson will retire as president and CEO of the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids…
New Eastern Iowa Health Care pharmacy grand opening represents latest expansion of its mission
The grand opening of the Eastern Iowa Health Center’s new pharmacy is about more than…
GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility
One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a…
United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties buys new office with estate gift
A $271,429 unrestricted gift from the estate of Delbert D. “Del” Disselhorst, a longtime University…
