Nonprofit
Iowa Pork Producers, Fareway donate $20K in ground pork to regional food banks
The Iowa Pork Producers Association, in partnership with Fareway Stores Inc., distributed more than 9,500 pounds of ground pork to six food banks this week, providing an estimated 38,000 servings of protein to families facing food insecurity. The $20,000 donation…
North Liberty Community Pantry continues capital campaign
The North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP) is inviting community members to contribute to the “Planting…
African American Museum of Iowa names new executive director
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) has named Jacqueline Hunter as its next executive…
Childcare Solutions Wage Enhancement Program prepares for future
Johnson County has been tackling one of the top three barriers to workforce participation within…
Catherine McAuley Center lays off nearly half its workforce in wake of federal refugee program cuts
The Trump administration’s decision to halt funding for refugee resettlement programs nationwide has led the…
Junior Achievement opens nominations for 26th annual Corridor Business Hall of Fame
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) has opened nominations for the 26th Annual Corridor Business…
Better Together 2030 Excellence in Action Awards honors impactful Johnson County leaders
A Johnson County community and economic vision plan that sprang from the ashes of the…
Johnson County Historic Poor Farm joins Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA), a member of the National Park Service National…
Cedar Rapids Rotary accepting applications for Grand Impact pitch competition
Cedar Rapids-area nonprofits are invited to apply for the fourth-annual Grand Impact, a pitch-style event…
Iowa City nonprofit Stories Project eyes downtown lot for storytelling museum
An Iowa City nonprofit is reviving a long-standing vision to create a destination to celebrate…
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy finds new home at former Cedar Rapids school building
Leaders of the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy had been searching for a place to consolidate…
Common Sense Institute Iowa taps Lisa Feuerbach as executive director
Common Sense Institute Iowa has a new executive director, the organization announced Friday. Lisa Feuerbach’s…
Anne Dugger named executive director of Catherine McAuley Center
A new executive director is at the helm of the Catherine McAuley Center. The board…
GCRCF approves more than $3 million in grants
The board of directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) have approved more…
Cedar Rapids NAACP announces leadership for 2025-2027
Cedar Rapids-based Branch 4013 of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)…
TrueNorth surpasses $1.3 million in 2024 community impact donations
TrueNorth Companies announced at its December all-colleague meeting that its 2024 philanthropic efforts exceeded $1.3…
