Articles Tagged: IowaIdeas: Human and Social Services

It was “survival mode” for most not-for-profits across the state in 2020

Food insecurity increased during pandemic, putting a spotlight on underlying causes of hunger. Fortunately, Iowa food banks and other organizations have been able to fill the need.

Iowans Ideas: A guest column featuring the views of different Iowans

A holistic look at the needs and opportunities for youth, from early childhood to young adult. How can human service …

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity was a major issue for families across the state. Then the pandemic came …

Panelists include: Emily Walker Blomme, Foundation 2, James Lee III, Boys & Girls Club, Cedar Valley; Debbie Craig, Four Oaks. …

Carson King is the accidental fundraiser turned philanthropist. What started as a joke at ESPN’s “College Gameday” for the Iowa …

While all for the greater good, how can collaboration among nonprofits enhance mission, services, and overall success of clients served?  …

Elder abuse and neglect is likely underreported and can be challenging to prove for law enforcement. How common is elder …

A state ombudsman’s report into the death of Natalie Finn – who died of starvation while in the state’s foster …

Iowans’ Ideas are guest columns featuring the views of different Iowans. Sometimes it takes a crisis to change things up …

To keep cases moving for defendants and victims during the coronavirus pandemic, Iowa judges have been turning toward technology – …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Marilyn Jensen, 85, never thought she’d be swapping Saturday lunches with friends for morning chats with them …

Editor’s note: Iowans’ Ideas is a guest column featuring the views of different Iowans each edition of Iowa Ideas magazine. …

Editor’s note: Iowans’ Ideas is a guest column featuring the views of different Iowans each edition of Iowa Ideas magazine. …