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Dream City organizers celebrated the facility's renovation and expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility

One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a hub in Iowa City’s South District for supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs and youth. Now, that dream is a reality. Around 100 attendees gathered Aug. 24 at…

Seeds Apparel uses faith and fashion to help restore Cedar Rapids neighborhood

Seeds Apparel in Cedar Rapids is a faith-based business that dabbles in more than just…

Dream City to break ground on entrepreneurial hub renovation

Marking the start of its extensive upcoming renovation project, Iowa City nonprofit Dream City will…

Dream City, located at 611 Southgate Ave. in Iowa City.

Mercy Medical Center awards $169,500 to local nonprofits

Mercy Medical Center has announced that, for the third consecutive year, it will award funds…

Mercy Medical Center awards funds from its Health Equity Fund to Catholic Charities. CREDIT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

Coralville sells city property to Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity for $25,000

Last week, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity (IVHFH) finalized a real estate deal with the…

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity purchased 708 9th Ave. in Coralville for $25,000

Matthew 25 volunteers prepare for annual Transform Week

More than 325 volunteers will come together to help their neighbors June 24-28 as Matthew…

Matthew 25 Transform Week

Opinion: Top ten nonprofit myths

Nonprofit organizations are often misunderstood, creating unnecessary barriers for the sector’s growth and unique impact…

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Black excellence: The Academy celebrates 35 years of uplifting African American students

When Ruth White founded The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success, she didn’t think it…

The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success inspires students in elementary, middle and high school to reach for their academic goals. CREDIT THE ACADEMY SPS

NewBo City Market unveils $6 million capital campaign

The sun was shining in Cedar Rapids Saturday, May 11, as officials gathered outside NewBo…

Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks at the launch of NewBo City Market's Next Level Local capital campaign, Saturday, May 11. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Catherine McAuley Center hosts inaugural pickleball tournament fundraiser

The Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) is set to hold its first-ever pickleball tournament and fundraiser…

he Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) will host its inaugural pickleball tournament and fundraiser on Thursday, May 23r

Dupaco Foundation to award $250,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations

The Dupaco Foundation has announced the launch of its annual nonprofit grant program. The competitive…

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Johnson County Great Give Day to be held May 1

The second annual Johnson County Great Give Day, a collective day of advocacy and giving,…

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Marion hotel-motel grant applications now available

The City of Marion is now accepting hotel-motel grant applications from non-profit organizations for any…

City of Marion

Kingdom Community Center awarded $100K at third-annual Grand Impact luncheon

The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids announced Kingdom Community Center as the winner of a…

Founder and President Bart Woods and team member Ann Legree accept a $100,000 donation. They were presented with a check by 2023-2024 Cedar Rapids Rotary Club President Joe Lock.

Registration opens for 2024 Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer

Registration for the 34th annual Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer opens Monday,…

An inflatable pink ribbon was displayed at the Mercy’s Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer in October 2022. CREDIT MERCY CEDAR RAPIDS.

Orchestra Iowa names Eric Marshall CEO

Orchestra Iowa has announced Eric Marshall will join the organization as its new chief executive…

Eric Marshall