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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 NewBoCo’s Girls Who Code program during a community celebration Nov. 22. The Holiday Light Display Showcase begins at 4:15 p.m. at CSPS Hall, 1103 3rd…
Three finalists announced for Grand Impact pitch competition
The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids has announced that NewBoCo, Trees Forever, and Willis Dady…
Wright House of Fashion launches Iowa’s first graphic design apprenticeship program
Scroll through the list of apprenticeships on Iowa Workforce Development’s website and you’ll find a…
Matthew 25 to host free fine dining experience for community members March 28
Cedar Rapids nonprofit Matthew 25 is opening Groundswell Cafe on March 28 to local individuals…
Big Grove Brewery introduces micro-grant initiative with new lager
Big Grove Brewery has launched The Neighborhood Beer, a new lager tied to a micro-grant…
GreatAmerica accepting applications for Employee Advised Fund
GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation has opened the spring application period for its Employee Advised Fund…
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…
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…
GCRCF approves more than $3 million in grants
The board of directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) have approved more…
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…
CBJ Newsmakers: ACT’s foray into for-profit seeks to grow capabilities
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Iowa City organizations launch Underestimated Small Business Grants
Greater Iowa City, Inc., in partnership with the Community Foundation of Johnson County and South…
HACAP opens Northwest Neighborhood Resource Center in Cedar Rapids
The Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Northwest…
