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Tech for Good transforms used electronics into nonprofit funding

SmartphonesPLUS, in partnership with An Enduring Legacy, has announced the launch of Tech for Good, an initiative designed to transform used electronics into funding for nonprofit organizations. The program launches this month with Breakthrough T1D as its first featured nonprofit…

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…

African American Museum of Iowa

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…

Iowa City will be choosing a winning RFP in the upcoming months for 21 S. Linn St., pictured here in July 2024.

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…

Executive Director Heather Wagner is shown Jan. 16 at one of the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy's current buildings in northeast Cedar Rapids. CREDIT Cindy Hadish

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…

Common Sense Institute Iowa logo

GCRCF approves more than $3 million in grants

The board of directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) have approved more…

GCRCF

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…

Truenorth

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…

The entrance of ACT's campus, on the corner of ACT Place and Scott Boulevard, Iowa City.

Iowa City organizations launch Underestimated Small Business Grants

Greater Iowa City, Inc., in partnership with the Community Foundation of Johnson County and South…

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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…

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

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.