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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…

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 Downtown Dish: Engaging young people with Tony Branch
On this episode, our hosts sit down with Tony Branch, youth engagement director of United…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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

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…
