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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 most recent funding cycle. The private foundation of commercial insurance carrier UFG Insurance distributed grants to organizations in Iowa, Arizona, California, Colorado and New Jersey,…

New South of 6 executive director harnesses the power of marketing

Maurice Davis has held many roles over the years.  The entrepreneur, author, National Guard veteran,…

Maurice A. Davis has been named the executive director of the South of 6 Iowa City Business District SSMID.

Dream City to host first entrepreneur pitch competition 

As stated in a news release from Dream City, the nonprofit invites the Iowa City…

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

Party at the Museum to celebrate nonprofit professionals

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host a Nonprofit Party at the Museum to…

African American Museum of Iowa

Cedar Rapids clock tower draws Czech, Slovak presidents for dedication, marks new tourism landmark

The presidents of both the Czech Republic and Slovakia helped dedicate what city leaders hope…

The Prague-style astronomical clock, or orloj, was unveiled Sept. 27 outside of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place in S.W. Cedar Rapids, at the entrance to Czech Village.

Stephanie Hartson named president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa has named Stephanie Hartson…

Stephanie Hartson has been named the new president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa.

North Liberty Community Pantry to break ground on new facility next week

The North Liberty Community Pantry will break ground on a new 10,500-square-foot facility at 350…

A rendering of the proposed North Liberty Community Pantry, located at 350 W. Penn St. The nonprofit will break ground Oct. 1.

Escaped water buffalo comes home to Iowa Farm Sanctuary

After days on the run, a gunshot wound, national news coverage, and a viral story,…

Neighborhood Centers expands with new Iowa City locations

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) is moving forward with the renovation of two…

The site of Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County's new Early Childhood Center at 1041 Arthur St. in Iowa City. Construction efforts on the building are currently underway.

Corda Credit Union donates $50K to NewBo City Market renovations

Corda Credit Union has donated $50,000 to NewBo City Market’s Next Level Local capital campaign,…

Corda Credit Union representatives present NewBo City Market Executive Director Julie Parisi with a check representing a $50,000 donation to the organization's Next Level Local capital campaign.

HACAP acquires Olivet Mission property, expands community services

In a move aimed at bolstering community services, the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc.…

Olivet Neighborhood Mission building

Collins Aerospace awards NewBoCo $100,000 grant to support STEM programs

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) announced on Tuesday that the organization has been awarded…

Young participants work with LEGO-based projects during a CoderDojo held at Wellington Heights Community Church in Cedar Rapids in February. Cedar Rapids-based NewBoCo has been offering a number of learning opportunities, including CoderDojos and Code 101s, in public spaces throughout the community in an effort to make them more accessible. CREDIT NEWBOCO

Greater Iowa City, Johnson County nonprofits launch new Board Leadership Program

Greater Iowa City, the Community Foundation of Johnson County, and United Way of Johnson &…

The Greater Iowa City, Inc. blue banner displays its new logo.

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