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As a community, we have all been left feeling the effects of the pandemic and 2020 derecho storm. Whether you …

State and local agencies report an increase in demand for heating and energy assistance in recent years, and they’re bracing for what are expected to be the highest heating costs households have seen in 25 years.

As Cedar Rapids nonprofits and homeless residents prepare for winter, some advocates fear the situation will get worse before it gets better.

Seven agencies in Linn and Johnson counties have received $1.3 million in state and federal funding for programs that house and help homeless individuals. The Iowa Finance Authority last week

The county-hosted panel discussion on Thursday highlighted the kind of work that would better prepare the community and its residents for future disasters. In particular, panelists said immigrant and refugee populations, elderly residents and smaller communities are the most vulnerable.

Panel discussion, Q&A set for 6 p.m. Thursday at CSPS

This year’s season will be the last at the Fillmore Building

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host a virtual Community Learning Series event exploring the link between disaster recovery and equity issues.

Negative mental health outcomes in the aftermath of a natural disaster are common, and the emotional and psychological toll can linger for years. Recovery can begin once they start to rebuild -- but what happens if you’re unable to start rebuilding?

‘Fortunately,’ agency says, most had insurance that covered high wind damage