Nonprofit
Nearly 700 participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Cedar Rapids
Nearly 700 residents joined the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 20 at Kingston Yard, raising approximately $130,000 to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s care, support and research programs. The top fundraising team was To Honor Tom, led by Walk Committee…
Transamerica partners with Zach Johnson Foundation’s Kids on Course to launch ‘Saving for a Rainy Day’ contest
Transamerica and the Zach Johnson Foundation’s Kids on Course program have teamed up to launch…
United Way releases community roadmap to tackle regional needs
United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties has released the results of a year-long Community…
His Hands Free Clinic to unveil donor wall, welcome new executive director at June 27 open house
His Hands Free Clinic will host an open house on Friday, June 27, at 1…
North Liberty Community Pantry opens doors to new location
Eight months after breaking ground on a new $4 million facility, the North Liberty Community…
St. Pius X raises $21K to support Catherine McAuley Center
St. Pius X Catholic Church and its Social Justice Commission raised more than $21,000 in…
Grant for new Mays Island trees celebrated
The center section of Mays Island has stood for decades as a largely underutilized greenspace…
Matthew 25 founder Clint Twedt-Ball to step down after 19 years of leadership
After nearly two decades at the helm of Cedar Rapids nonprofit Matthew 25, Executive Director…
The Downtown Dish: The Ambassadors of Iowa City with Keyon Shelby and Betsy Potter
On this episode, Charlie is on a summer break so Anna is joined by special…
Johnson County sees steady tourism gains, with 5.1 million visitors in 2024
While most of the University of Iowa’s more than 30,000 students leave the area during…
Eastern Iowa business and civic leaders unite in D.C. for annual Fly-In
Business and civic leaders from across the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City corridor traveled to…
Informatics launches Starfish Initiative to support local nonprofits with digital services
Digital marketing agency Informatics Inc. has launched a new program aimed at providing free and…
Johnson County Board of Supervisors hears proposal for immigrant welcome center
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors heard a proposal for an immigrant welcome center on…
GALLERY: New Boys & Girls Clubs Busse Unit officially opens its doors
It didn’t take long for local kids to begin enjoying the features of the Boys…
Junior Achievement announces 2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame honorees
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) has announced the 2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame…
The next act: Theatre Cedar Rapids reimagines and honors its historic home
Theatre Cedar Rapids (TCR), Iowa’s largest nonprofit producing theatre, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.…
