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Nearly 700 participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Cedar Rapids
Nearly 700 residents joined the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 20 at Kingston Yard, raising approximately $130,000 to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s care, support and research programs. The top fundraising team was To Honor Tom, led by Walk Committee…
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)…
Area Substance Abuse Council names new executive director
The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Stephanie Boesenberg…
Aetna donates $25K to Iowa Women’s Foundation to support child care solutions collaborative
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF), a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of Iowa’s…
Two Corridor centers launch national suicide prevention lifeline
CommUnity Crisis Services and Foundation2 are implementing a national suicide prevention lifeline starting July 16.…
Iowa Care Community CEO retires
The board of directors for Iowa Care Community announced Wednesday, June 29, that Chief Executive…
American Heart Association announces $9.3 million in grants
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association announced a statewide commitment of $7.5 million…