CORALVILLE, IOWA (October 22, 2026) — The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) awarded $400,000 in grant funding to fifteen organizations working across Iowa to remove barriers to economic prosperity for women and girls.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 15, 2026) — The Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation has awarded $120,000 to support creative arts across Mercer County, Illinois. The funding includes fourteen project grants helping local organizations bring arts experiences to students, residents, and visitors throughout the county.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 12, 2026) — Bettendorf High School Student Council is turning gently used clothing and household items into an opportunity to give back through Bulldogs Bins, a donation drive and community resale event benefiting the Student Hunger Drive.

Community members are encouraged to clean out their closets, donate gently used items, and shop for great deals while supporting local families facing food insecurity.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 12, 2026) — 1000 Friends of Iowa, a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to responsible land-use and sustainability, is accepting nominations for its 2026 Best Development Awards Program.

The annual awards program recognizes Iowa projects and programs that demonstrate thoughtful planning and reflect the connections between buildings, land, natural resources, development, and quality of life.