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

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February 26, 2026
Local Community Foundations Grant Over $1 Million During Fall 2025 Grant Cycle
This fall, seven of our local community foundations invested more than $1 million in the communities they serve. From education...
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February 26, 2026
Giving Wisely: Q&A on IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
How retirees can support our region and benefit financially in 2026At the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, we’re passionate about...
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February 13, 2026
Thank you for 70 years of partnership
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) is celebrating a remarkable year of impact and a milestone anniversary. In 2025,...
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January 30, 2026
2026 Giving Guide: How New Tax Rules Affect Your Philanthropy
Happy 2026! As we settle into the new year, the IRS has updated several numbers that could change how you...
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December 15, 2025
Roman Kovarik Memorial Scholarship Fund Established to Honor Spillville Native and South Winneshiek Graduate
The Winneshiek County Community Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Roman Kovarik Memorial Scholarship Fund, created in...
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December 8, 2025
A key to client retention: Consider charitable planning
​​Retaining clients is a cornerstone of long-term business success, no matter the profession or industry. As the saying goes, keeping...
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November 24, 2025
A Confirmation of Potential
Samantha Herrera-Moreno, a sophomore nursing student at the University of Northern Iowa, is driven by a passion to help others....
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November 24, 2025
What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Charitable Giving
The “One Big Beautiful Bill”—signed into law on July 4, 2025—brings several significant updates that may affect charitable giving beginning...
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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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