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A rendering of a future Centennial Park Center Stage at night.

North Liberty couple donate $100,000 to boost city’s Centennial Park development

Longtime residents and philanthropists Dave and Rita Roberts have donated $100,000 to North Liberty’s Centennial Park development. Their contribution supports the Next Stage campaign,...
Horizons senior center Cedar Rapids

Horizons proposes new senior center for Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids could have its first senior center since 2008, if a proposal from Horizons, A Family Service Alliance becomes reality. Mike Barnhart, Horizons president...
Olivet Neighborhood Mission building

HACAP acquires Olivet Mission property, expands community services

In a move aimed at bolstering community services, the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) has officially purchased the Olivet Neighborhood Mission property...
Young participants work with LEGO-based projects during a CoderDojo held at Wellington Heights Community Church in Cedar Rapids in February. Cedar Rapids-based NewBoCo has been offering a number of learning opportunities, including CoderDojos and Code 101s, in public spaces throughout the community in an effort to make them more accessible. CREDIT NEWBOCO

Collins Aerospace awards NewBoCo $100,000 grant to support STEM programs

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) announced on Tuesday that the organization has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Collins Aerospace, an RTX company.  According...
The Greater Iowa City, Inc. blue banner displays its new logo.

Greater Iowa City, Johnson County nonprofits launch new Board Leadership Program

Greater Iowa City, the Community Foundation of Johnson County, and United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties have collaborated on a new Board Leadership...

Dream City breaks ground on $3 million entrepreneurial hub renovations

With around 50 attendees gathered under a humid summer sky, Iowa City nonprofit Dream City hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Friday morning at 611 Southgate...

Multicultural Development Center of Iowa taps James Mims as associate director

The Multicultural Development Center of Iowa (MDC Iowa) has a new associate director at its helm. James Mims, a graduate of the Community Leadership Program...
Dream City, located at 611 Southgate Ave. in Iowa City.

Dream City to break ground on entrepreneurial hub renovation

Marking the start of its extensive upcoming renovation project, Iowa City nonprofit Dream City will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 2 at 611...
Iowa CITY SSMID to rebrand to as South of 6 Iowa City Business District. CREDIT ANGIE JORDAN

South of 6 Business District seeks new executive director

The South of 6 Business District of Iowa City has announced the search for a new leader following the resignation of former Executive Director...

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