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Madeline Knoff, Iowa Donor Network

Iowa Donor Network manager earns national recognition for emerging leaders in donation field

A North Liberty-based organ procurement organization’s manager of hospital and partner relations has been named to a national list recognizing rising leaders in the donation and transplantation field. Madeline Knoff, MPH, of Iowa Donor Network, was selected for the Alliance…

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…

Teaching from a whiteboard

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…

The Siecks pose for a family photo at Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids in Minneapolis in 2021. (From left) Shanna, Izabella, Mason, Colton and Curtis Sieck. Ms. Sieck said it was the last photograph they took as a family before Mason died. CREDIT JOY BY JO PHOTOGRAPHY

North Liberty Community Pantry schedules Stone Soup Supper for Jan. 26

The North Liberty Community Pantry will host its 17th annual Stone Soup Supper from 5…

The sign for North Liberty Community Pantry's new facility, located at 350 W. Penn St.

Washington Economic Development Group taps Bimson as next executive director

The Washington Economic Development Group board of directors has selected Melanie Bimson to succeed Executive…

Melanie Bimson

Anonymous $2M gift enables Cedar Rapids senior center construction

An anonymous donor has contributed $2 million toward Horizons’ planned Center for Older Adults, bringing…

Horizons senior center Cedar Rapids

DVIP/RVAP Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services seeks holiday donations

DVIP/RVAP Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services’ annual Holiday Store will provide free gifts…

DVIP & RVAP logo

Benefit concert at Iowa City brewery to support Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity home repair program

Iowa City rock band HomeBrewed, in collaboration with Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity, will host…

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity logo

Girls Who Code students showcase holiday light displays across NewBo

Middle and high school students will unveil interactive light displays they designed and coded through…

Girls Who Code

UFG Foundation awards $212,500 to 25 nonprofit organizations

The UFG Foundation has awarded $212,500 to 25 nonprofit organizations across five states in its…

UFG Insurance

New leaders announced at Johnson County Agricultural Association’s annual meeting

The Johnson County Agricultural Association elected new leadership during its annual meeting this week. The…

Johnson County Agricultural Association logo

Junior Achievement honors four business leaders at Cedar Valley Hall of Fame ceremony

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa honored four business leaders at its 31st annual Cedar Valley…

(From left) Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa's 31st Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame awardees Wayne Magee, Eric P. Petersen, Max C. Klein and Bill J. Bradford.

Courtney Ball named Matthew 25 executive director

Courtney Ball has officially been named the executive director of Matthew 25, the organization announced…

Courtney Ball Matthew 25

Alzheimer’s Association expands caregiver support programs

To honor the nearly 12 million unpaid Alzheimer and dementia caregivers in the U.S. during…

Alzheimer's Association logo

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library earns international heritage preservation award

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library earned international recognition for preserving cultural identity…

(Third from right) Cecilia Rokusek, NCSML president and CEO, and Stefanie Kohn, curator, display their award at the Živa Award ceremony.

African American Museum of Iowa to open exhibit on Black farming history

The African American Museum of Iowa will open a new exhibit Oct. 17 exploring the…

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