MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 22, 2023) — As your local community foundations, we wanted to make sure you were aware of this special grant opportunity for organizations in the creative sector.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will distribute a historic $50 million in Illinois Creative Recovery Grants to assist arts and culture nonprofits, as well as a businesses and sole proprietors, that have struggled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 21, 2023) — Ask any librarian about the topic of “book banning” and you will get a reaction. Within minutes, you’ll hear a passionate response about how their purpose is to “find and provide resources that our patrons seek, without judgment.” Librarians have been doing this work for centuries, but many libraries across the country are now facing threats, unfair criticism, and lawsuits for enacting the basic tenets of the profession.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 21, 2023) — As spring arrives and thoughts turn to warming temps and outdoor activities, ImpactLife is thanking donors who come to give blood by offering a twenty-can cooler tote or the donor’s choice of an electronic gift card. The “Nothing’s Cooler Than Saving Lives” donor promotion is now underway and will run through Sunday, April 30.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 21, 2023) — The University of Iowa Roy J and Lucille A Carver College of Medicine had 152 senior medical students participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) in 2023.