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West Side Transport to host annual Warrior Wagon donation ceremony honoring veterans

Cedar Rapids trucking company West Side Transport will hold its annual Warrior Wagon Donation Ceremony on Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. at the company’s headquarters, 11801 6th St. SW. The ceremony will honor U.S. military veterans and include a donation…

Community Foundation approves nearly $5 million in grants

The board of directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved more than…

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Iowa City Downtown District plans to expand SSMID borders

The Iowa City Downtown District is looking to expand its Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)…

The new ICDD SSMID boundaries would extend north and south, encompassing UI Health Care's Downtown Campus on Market Street.

The Downtown Dish: Engaging young people with Tony Branch

On this episode, our hosts sit down with Tony Branch, youth engagement director of United…

Tony Branch, the Youth Engagement Director of United Action for Youth

Wellmark Foundation awards $5M grant to expand youth mental health services in rural Iowa schools

The Wellmark Foundation has announced a $5 million grant aimed at tackling the growing mental…

An empty classroom with an American flag hanging in the corner.

North Liberty Community Pantry to unveil new facility June 23

The North Liberty Community Pantry will open a new facility at 350 W. Penn St.…

A rendering of the proposed North Liberty Community Pantry, located at 350 W. Penn St. The nonprofit will break ground Oct. 1.

Willis Dady Homeless Services wins $100,000 at Rotary Grand Impact Luncheon

Willis Dady Homeless Services received a $100,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids…

Willis Dady Wins Rotary Grand Impact 2025

Johnson County accepting applications for Economic Development, Quality of Life grants

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has opened applications for Economic Development and Quality of…

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Field to Family will operate NewBo Market grocery store

Field to Family has been selected to operate The Market Basket neighborhood grocery store at…

NewBo City Market expansion plan 1

FilmScene loses National Endowment for the Arts grant

Just three days after receiving the Governor’s Arts Award at the State Capitol, Iowa City-based…

Iowa City, Iowa - FilmScene, a non-profit cinema featuring independent and tought provoking films and events located at the Chauncey Building on January 2, 2020.

Mirrorbox Theatre to leave Ellis Boulevard space, looks ahead to next chapter

After seven years of producing contemporary and original theatre in Cedar Rapids, Mirrorbox Theatre will…

1200 Ellis Blvd. NW, Cedar Rapids mirrorbox

FilmScene honored with Governor’s Arts Award

Iowa City-based FilmScene, Iowa’s largest nonprofit cinema, is one of 10 organizations and individuals honored…

Iowa City, Iowa - FilmScene, a non-profit cinema featuring independent and tought provoking films and events located at the Chauncey Building on January 2, 2020.

ACT Appoints Alex Thome as chief product officer

ACT has named Alex Thome as its new chief product officer. In the role, Mr.…

ACT

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces summer 2025 grant cycle

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has announced its summer grant cycle for 2025 for…

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

Iowa Women’s Foundation accepting 2025 grant applications

The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Core Grants, which…

Iowa Women's Foundation

Field to Family’s online market returns weekly for the season

Field to Family will launch its 2025 weekly Online Market on Sunday, April 20, with…

Field to Family kicks off its Online Market season the week of Earth Day. Pictured: Online Market food drive in September 2023, hosted by CommUnity Crisis Services.