Grant Organization: Lawler Firefighters AssociationProject: Vehicle Extrication ToolsEvery second counts for first responders, including the Lawler Fire Department. A grant from the Chickasaw County Community Foundation and community support made it possible for the Lawler...

Judy Syverson began working for Decorah Parks and Recreation in 1976. For 45-years, she has helped propel the Decorah Parks and Recreation Department to become one of the premier departments in the Midwest, being a...

As harvest season approaches, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa wants farmers to know about and consider the opportunity to benefit their local community through a gift of grain.Donating a gift of grain to the...

The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is sharing tips for how individuals can maximize their charitable giving tax advantages for 2021 before year end.The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) was enacted...

The inspiration behind Youth Art Team was a grassroots effort driven by creativity and connection. It all started with a group of kids interested in art who enjoyed hanging out together. Others noticed their interest...

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...

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...

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...

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...