02 Nov 2022

Ascentra Hosts Community Food Drive to Benefit Davenport’s TMBC at the Lincoln Center

By Jennifer Naeve

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 2, 2022) — Ascentra Credit Union has partnered with TMBC at the Lincoln Center to host a community food drive (November 1–15) and food collection event on November 9 that will provide food for community members surrounding the center who visit and use the growing businesses and programs in the building.

02 Nov 2022

Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces a New Executive Director

By Reo Menning

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 2, 2022) — The Keep Iowa Beautiful Board of Directors has appointed Andrew J Frantz as the new Executive Director of Keep Iowa Beautiful. He began his duties on November 1, 2022.

01 Nov 2022

Moline Foundation Announces $279,750 in Fall Grant Awards

By The Moline Foundation

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2022) — The Moline Foundation Board approved $279,750 in grant-funding for 31 area non-profit organizations. The Moline Foundation accepted applications for capital and program expenses.

28 Oct 2022

1000 Friends of Iowa Taking Nominations for 2022 Best Development Awards

By Natalie Mahoney

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 28, 2022) — 1000 Friends of Iowa, a statewide non-profit organization focused on promoting responsible land use and sustainability, has opened the nomination period for its Best Development Awards Program. 

28 Oct 2022

The Moline Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications

By Susan Zelnio

MOLILNE, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2022) — The Moline Foundation announces more than $61,000 in Fall 2023 Scholarships.

26 Oct 2022

With New Endowment Fund, Davenport Junior Theatre Looks to Preserve Its Legacy

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 26, 2022) — Not every kid who takes a class, does a camp, or joins a production at Davenport Junior Theatre finds themselves pursuing a career in the performing arts — but that’s not the theater’s mission.

25 Oct 2022

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Raises $1.35M in Iowa to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

By Lauren Livingston

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 25, 2022) — Over 5,000 Iowans across the state raised money over the past ten months through bake sales, Facebook fundraisers and more for Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together with local sponsors, walkers helped raise $1.35 million so far to help fund the care, support, and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.

21 Oct 2022

Ascentra/Visa Partnership Generates $100K for Local Community Foundations

By Jennifer Naeve

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 21, 2022) — In 2022 Ascentra, through its partnership with Visa® was presented with a unique opportunity to redirect incentive funds to local organizations as part of Visa’s Community Investment Program.

20 Oct 2022

November 19 “Life Is Beautiful” Concert and Art Auction Back in Person; NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley Mental Health Programs to Benefit

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 14, 2022) — Organizers of this year’s “Life is Beautiful” concert and silent art auction are hosting the event on Saturday, November 19, 2-11PM, at the Raccoon Motel, 315 E 2nd St, Davenport.

The live silent art auction is 2-9PM, with music 3:30-11PM. There will be a free-will offering for concert admission. The art auction is organized by local artist Carolyn Krueger and features artwork from area artists.

19 Oct 2022

Iowa Women’s Foundation Core Grant Recipients Announced

By Emily Kestel

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (October 19, 2022) — The Iowa Women’s Foundation has announced the six recipients of its Core Grant program. The $150,000 grant program funds organizations across the state that address one of the barriers to women’s economic self-sufficiency that the Iowa Women’s Foundation has identified, which are child-care, housing, employment, education and training, mentorship, and transportation.

Each organization will receive $25,000.

The recipients are:

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