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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…
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa helps workers recover lost wages
Rita, a longtime employee of the now-closed Short’s Burger and Shine in Iowa City, sought…
Kirkwood to move NewBo City Market classes to main campus
Kirkwood Community College will relocate Kirkwood Culinary Kitchen operations and classes following the end of…
Matthew 25 opens Cultivate Hope Corner Store in Cedar Rapids
Curtis Odom was happy to buy bacon and a dozen eggs during a quick stop…
Your people matter
As we enter the third year of pandemic life, no one would say that things…
Local nonprofits share their struggles, progress
In-person tutoring services are returning to pre-pandemic levels at the Catherine McAuley Center (CMC), which…
Volunteering pivots to meet new realities
According to a recent AmeriCorps report, “Volunteering in America,” Iowa ranks fourth in the nation…
Website is critical to tell your story
By Anna Patty | Guest Column The past 12 months have abundantly clarified the importance…
CR partnering with DM nonprofit on workforce program
Izaah Knox. CREDIT DM BUSINESS RECORD By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The city of Cedar…
Finding the sweet spot when giving back
By Anna Patty / Guest Column I spent more than a decade working for nonprofits before going…
The importance of balanced leadership
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Column Nonprofit leadership requires a healthy partnership between the board and…
Q&A: Karl Cassell
Karl Cassell President and CEO, Horizons, A Family Service Alliance By Adam Moore [email protected] Cedar…
Your board’s program responsibilities
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial One of the most challenging responsibilities of a nonprofit…
Making your fundraising event a success
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial It seems that spring brings us an even greater…
Do your board meetings need a makeover?
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Outside of the few wonkish people who really enjoy…
The power of advocacy
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Nonprofit organizations play important roles in communities as experts…