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Courtney Ball named Matthew 25 executive director
Courtney Ball has officially been named the executive director of Matthew 25, the organization announced Nov. 4 via social media. “Courtney’s leadership, heart for service, and deep understanding of our mission have already helped guide Matthew 25 through a season…
NewBo City Market hosting ‘Market by Moonlight’ farm-to-table dinner
NewBo City Market has announced that it will be hosting its first “Market by Moonlight”…
Von Maur family pledges $1 million to Ronald McDonald charities
The Von Maur family is donating $1 million to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of…
Champions of Nature: Indian Creek Nature Center celebrates 50 years of growth
John Myers, executive director of Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC) in Cedar Rapids, often contemplates…
Iowa City’s first fashion accelerator opening this year
If you don’t immediately equate Eastern Iowa to a premier fashion hub, you’re not alone.…
Matthew 25 co-founder rejoining nonprofit
After an eight-year hiatus from working at Matthew 25, co-founder Courtney Ball has rejoined the…
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival announces button design contest
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is reviving a tradition as they announce the return of…
Iowa Women’s Foundation Core Grant recipients announced, two in the Corridor
The Iowa Women’s Foundation has announced the six recipients of its Core Grant program, two…
Courage Ride raises $65K for sarcoma research at UIHC
Courage Ride, a local biking event that raises funds for sarcoma cancer research, presented a…
Iowa Women’s Foundation announces $3 million Legacy Fund
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is launching the public phase of a campaign that will…
United Way announces new ‘Unite to Inspire’ strategy
United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) shared its community-driven strategy for meeting Eastern Iowa’s…
IEDA awards $19M to preservation projects across Iowa
On Wednesday, Aug. 31, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $19 million in awards…
Linn County awards $200K in economic development funds
The Linn County Board of Supervisors awarded $200,000 in economic and community development funding to…
Cedar Rapids Community Foundation president & CEO retiring next year
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announced that its president &…
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs launches nonprofit leadership program
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has selected 11 Iowa arts, culture, history and humanities…
CSPS regains tax exempt status
New Bohemia District arts organization CSPS has been informed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…
