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Stories of Impact

Stories of generous people and hardworking organizations making an impact on their communities.

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County/Community

May 12, 2026
A Path Made Possible
How one scholarship helped turn ambition into impact When Shae TeGrotenhuis was in high school, she knew what she wanted...
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May 12, 2026
Child Care That Works
Where partnership meets purpose and local children get the start they deserve Across the Cedar Valley, access to child care...
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May 12, 2026
A Space Where Community Comes Alive
Sustaining arts and culture to inspire expression, expand opportunity, and strengthen communities On any given day, the Waterloo Center for...
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May 12, 2026
The Gates Are Open
New fairgrounds built on a legacy of a county’s pride and a belief in the next generation For 149 years,...
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May 12, 2026
Answering the Call, Together
Community safety depends on neighbors willing to serve and communities that stand with them In communities across Iowa, like Waucoma...
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May 12, 2026
Standing with Survivors
Helping individuals heal to create stability and strength for people and communities Across Northeast Iowa, Riverview Center answers some of...
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May 12, 2026
Belonging Makes More Possible
Expanding opportunity and access for refugee and immigrant youth in the Cedar Valley In middle school, Joana Lwin often served...
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May 12, 2026
Access to Justice is Access to Opportunity
Removing legal barriers to strengthen families, workforce participation, and rural communities For many Iowans, the most important legal challenges they...
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May 12, 2026
For the Community They Loved
A century of life becomes a lasting legacy for Black Hawk County. Dorothy  Brecunier lived through more than a century...
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