Community Leadership
Former Teen Trustee Reflects on Life Lessons Learned
Actor Tory Flack didn’t always know what she wanted to do with her life. During her junior year in high school in 2003 when she was involved in Teen Trust, she felt she was playing...
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Donor Stories
Rural Chemotherapy is Changing Lives in Howard County
Cancer has touched most Americans’ lives through the death of a loved one or watching someone they love fight to live. Cancer and its treatment take a tremendous toll on the patient and family. In...
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Donor Stories
Waterloo is Still Home for Thomas and Carline Phillips
Thomas and Dr. Carline Phillips haven’t lived in their hometown since 1966, but when asked where home is, they agree it’s Waterloo. Both were influenced by hardworking, generous parents, their church family, and those in...
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Donor Stories
Jorgensens Blaze a Path for Generosity in Benton County
Marlyn “Jorgy” Jorgensen went to Iowa State University to try to play a little football, but after an injury cut his athletic aspirations short, he thought he would shift his attention to other activities. It...
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Community Leadership
CFNEIA Continues Commitment to Racial Equity
Racism and inequity are far from new to our communities. Generation after generation of Blacks, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) have endured racism intentionally built into the systems meant to guide and protect communities....
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Grantmaking in Action
Waterloo Urban Farmers Market Adapts to Serve Community
A farmer’s market is about more than fruits and vegetables. DaQuan Campbell tells about a community within the larger community when he talks about the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market. DaQuan has been the market manager...
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Grantmaking in Action
Forest City Ambulance Service: Heroes When Seconds Count
Healthcare workers have always been heroes, but 2020 showed just how heroic, dedicated, and selfless they truly are. This group includes Emergency Medical Services, which, according to Dale Reyhons, are the most critical area of...
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Grantmaking in Action
Sunflower Child Development Center Innovates to Meet Need
Sunflower Child Development Center has been growing with Decorah and the surrounding community for 45 years, offering care for children six weeks to 12 years old. Now, the center is positioning itself to meet the...
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Grantmaking in Action
Cedar Valley Hospitality House Gives Hope to Homeless
According to Joni Hansen, between 300 and 400 homeless people live in Black Hawk County at any given time. It is a statistic many may not see, but Joni, executive director of Cedar Valley Hospitality...
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