Nonprofit
Wings2Water awards $30,000 in water quality grants for 2026
Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit focused on water quality improvement and education, has named seven organizations as its 2026 grant recipients, distributing a total of $30,000 across projects in Iowa and beyond. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all grant recipients…
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…
Washington Economic Development Group taps Bimson as next executive director
The Washington Economic Development Group board of directors has selected Melanie Bimson to succeed Executive…
Anonymous $2M gift enables Cedar Rapids senior center construction
An anonymous donor has contributed $2 million toward Horizons’ planned Center for Older Adults, bringing…
DVIP/RVAP Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services seeks holiday donations
DVIP/RVAP Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services’ annual Holiday Store will provide free gifts…
Iowa City-area Realtors raise funds for Salvation Army at annual Ring Day
The Iowa City Area Association of Realtors held its annual Realtor Ring Day on Dec.…
Benefit concert at Iowa City brewery to support Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity home repair program
Iowa City rock band HomeBrewed, in collaboration with Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity, will host…
UScellular donates $5,000 in equipment to Boys & Girls Clubs
UScellular donated $5,000 worth of electronics, furniture, art supplies, sports equipment and games to Boys…
Iowa Finance Authority awards $12M for regional housing trust fund programs
Regional housing organizations across Iowa will receive $12.2 million in state grants to address affordable…
