Kristie Fortmann-Doser is retiring in December after 32 years leading the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, which last year merged with the Rape Victim Advocacy Program. Colleagues say her legacy will be defined by empathy, collaboration and dedication.
‘Forrest Gump’ actor’s foundation aims to serve veterans, including by helping build ‘a place to go when the PTSD hits’
A new station coming in 2026 will give EMTs at Center Point Regional Ambulance Service some needed breathing room.
Matthew 25 co-founder Courtney Ball has been tapped to take the nonprofit “into the future.”
This fall, Public Space One will present a new multi-site installation art project, “Iowa Art Field,” directed by Nicholas Cladis, curated by Cladis and Sugimoto Hiroshi, and in partnership with the City of Iowa City and Johnson County. The project will be on display Oct. 30 to Nov. 8.
Summer of the Arts is bringing the boogie back to town with its second annual Disco Ball, a funky fundraiser celebrating the community and supporting free arts programming throughout the year on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Featuring Eastern Iowa women who have experienced powerful paths of achievement for themselves, their families and their communities.
Kendra Weston realized while serving on the board of directors of the Cedar Rapids' LGBTQ Youth Center that there was a great need for legal services and support for the LGBTQ+ community in Eastern Iowa and beyond. They founded Lavender Legal, the only LGBTQ+ legal nonprofit in the state.
Proceeds from sponsorships will benefit Mission of Hope Cedar Rapids, a nonprofit that offers clothing, food and recovery services to those in need, in addition to Green Square Meals, the only evening meal program in Cedar Rapids.
This new fall tradition raises money for Together We Achieve, a nonprofit working to end food insecurity across Eastern Iowa.
When Jaye Kennedy became the CEO of Waypoint Services in 2013, it felt like she was taking on the job that she’d been building toward her entire professional career. Twelve years later, Kennedy is passing the torch.
Amid government funding cuts and hyper partisan politics, Iowa leaders in nonprofit and social service organizations say they must remain true to their missions. They made those comments during panel discussions that were part of The Gazette’s annual Iowa Ideas conference on Thursday.
Former Cedar Rapids Kernels general manager Scott Wilson will be the next leader of NewBo City Market.
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