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Wings2Water awards $30,000 in water quality grants for 2026
Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit focused on water quality improvement and education, has named seven organizations as its 2026 grant recipients, distributing a total of $30,000 across projects in Iowa and beyond. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all grant recipients…
Iowa workforce program partners with eastern Iowa employers to keep young workers in state
A Des Moines-based nonprofit is working to keep Iowa’s youth workforce in-state through a combination…
Brucemorchestra to return in 2026 after community rallies to fund beloved concert
Orchestra Iowa has confirmed that its popular outdoor concert series, Brucemorchestra, will return after a…
South of 6 Business District launches Grassroots Ambassador pilot program
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is launching a pilot program aimed at…
International Paper Foundation awards Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity $5,000 for construction internship
The International Paper Foundation has awarded Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity a $5,000 grant to…
Central Furniture Rescue founder to step down at end of 2026
Susan Johnston, founder and executive director of Central Furniture Rescue, plans to step away from…
Iowa Donor Network names new board, advisory members
The Iowa Donor Network (IDN) has announced the appointment of four new members to its board of…
Dream City founder, executive director honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Frederick Newell, executive director and founder of Dream City, received the Lifetime Achievement Award Feb.…
NewBoCo to lead Iowa Aviation Technology Center development
NewBoCo will spearhead ecosystem development for the Iowa Aviation Technology Center, a regional initiative aimed…
Iowa Ceramics Center, Eastern Iowa Arts Academy announce collaborative programming
The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio and Eastern Iowa Arts Academy have formed a…
Cedar Valley Humane Society to launch soft opening of new facility next month
The Cedar Valley Humane Society announced the soft opening of its new adoption facility, marking…
X Marks the Arts’ Free Week brings 50-plus free arts events to downtown Iowa City
X Marks the Arts has announced the schedule and lineup for Free Week 2026, Downtown…
Iowa City Community School District, JA Eastern Iowa celebrate career readiness with JA Dream Accelerator
The Iowa City Community School District, along with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, celebrated a…
Cedar Rapids YMCA appoints Cari McCoy as new president and CEO
The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area has named Cari McCoy as its next…
It’s time to trust nonprofits to know their needs
Earlier in my career, I managed a nonprofit arts organization, a professional vocal group. In…
Grinnell family works to bring pediatric palliative care and hospice center to Iowa
A Grinnell family is working to bring a pediatric palliative care and hospice facility to…
