Nonprofit
The Grand Impact opens 2026 grant cycle, unveils redesigned website
The Grand Impact has opened its 2026 grant cycle, offering a $100,000 grant to one nonprofit organization serving the Cedar Rapids area. The application window runs through July 31. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving Greater Cedar Rapids are encouraged to submit…
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…
Five Seasons Lights draws more than 12,000 visitors to McGrath Amphitheatre
More than 12,000 visitors attended the 2025 Five Seasons Lights at McGrath Amphitheatre during its…
Iowa City Community School District, JA Eastern Iowa celebrate career readiness with JA Dream Accelerator
The Iowa City Community School District, along with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, celebrated a…
Cedar Rapids YMCA appoints Cari McCoy as new president and CEO
The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area has named Cari McCoy as its next…
Grinnell family works to bring pediatric palliative care and hospice center to Iowa
A Grinnell family is working to bring a pediatric palliative care and hospice facility to…
Heartland Forward chooses Greater IC for investment initiative
Greater Iowa City, Inc. has been selected by Heartland Forward’s Center for Investment Readiness, a…
Better Together 2030 to host fourth annual Excellence in Action Awards Jan. 29
Better Together 2030 will host its fourth annual Excellence in Action Awards Thursday, Jan. 29,…
North Liberty Community Pantry schedules Stone Soup Supper for Jan. 26
The North Liberty Community Pantry will host its 17th annual Stone Soup Supper from 5…
Iowa City opens grant applications for nonprofits working on affordable housing, public service projects
The City of Iowa City is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for projects…
