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Stories of Impact

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

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November 5, 2025
Dave and Shirley Sovereign Create Scholarship to Inspire Future Leaders
The Dave and Shirley Sovereign Family Scholarship Fund was established by Dave and Shirley Sovereign, lifelong residents of Howard County,...
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October 30, 2025
Year-End Giving Deadlines to Remember
As we approach the end of 2025, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is here to help you make the...
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October 20, 2025
Entertainer, Teacher, Musician, Friend Leaves Legacy of Care for Communities
“It started out really small and then people kept joining and he just loved it. He loved being around people....
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October 8, 2025
Our Strategic Plan: Making More Possible Across Our Region
At the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA), we believe stronger communities are built when everyone has access to the...
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August 12, 2025
Changes Coming to Endow Iowa in 2026
We’re pleased to share that, thanks to an outpouring of support, the Endow Iowa Tax Credit program will be available...
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July 17, 2025
Investing in Iowa’s Future Through Conservation: The Vision Behind the Friends of Black Hawk County Conservation Fund
At the heart of the Friends of Black Hawk County Conservation Fund is a simple but powerful idea: quality of...
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June 30, 2025
From Crisis to Community Impact: The story behind the Locke EMS Fund
The Dr. Kevin Locke EMS Provider Endowment Fund has been established with the Winneshiek County Community Foundation to support the...
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May 29, 2025
Client Conversations: Moving from a private foundation to a donor advised fund
The number of private foundations in the United States is nearing 150,000 with combined assets topping $1 trillion, so it’s...
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May 29, 2025
Tax Bill Poses Challenges and Opportunities for Charitable Giving
What Professional Advisors Need to Know The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a...
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