Tag: community
Alliant Energy contributes nearly $9.3 million to communities in 2024
Alliant Energy, its charitable foundation, employees and retirees collectively contributed nearly $9.3 million and more than 80,000 volunteer hours to various causes and nonprofits...
Federal funding freeze uncertainty jeopardizes Linn County nonprofits, survey finds
After the recent federal funding freeze debacle, Linn County nonprofits have experienced significant uncertainty. As stated in a release from the Greater Cedar Rapids...
Johnson County awards $350,000 in Community Food and Farm grants
As announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to distribute funding to 17 Community Food and Farm Grant awardees...
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...
Alliant Energy’s Cedar Rapids community solar garden begins generating energy
The Cedar Rapids Community Solar garden is now generating renewable energy for the more than 300 Alliant Energy customers who subscribed to the utility’s...
Market After Dark announces new details
The 8th annual Market After Dark will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, with one of the largest footprints in the history of the event.Â
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North Liberty Community Pantry seeks new director
The North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP) board of directors is seeking a new executive director for the community organization, pantry officials announced May 18.
NLCP...
University Scooters to host UI Stead Family fundraiser
University Scooters, an Iowa City shop that services and sells mopeds, is hosting its second annual 24-hour Scoot Marathon to raise money for the...
King’s Material, Lion Bridge launch beer to support Habitat for Humanity
King’s Material and Lion Bridge Brewing launched a Special Edition Bridge Beer on Thursday, April 6, to support Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity.
King’s Material...