After a strong storm rolled through the area a couple of years ago causing significant tree damage, the City of Williamsburg found that access to resources to assist with the clean-up was difficult. In partnership...

By Laurie Everhardt, Director of DevelopmentDuring March, the spotlight on women, our achievements, and unfortunately gender inequality in society, is in full force. Even with recent increased attention, disparities continue nationally and locally. Here in Black Hawk County, women...

Grant Organization: Northeast Iowa Area Agency on AgingProject: Winneshiek County Congregate Home Delivered Meals ProgramIndividuals age 60 and older are able to receive nutritious meals in Winneshiek County through the Northeast Iowa Area Agency on...

Grant Organization: Tama County Conservation BoardProject: Otter Creek Lake Restoration - Phase 1The Tama County Conservation Board is in the midst of a three-phase project to improve water quality, wildlife habitat, and availability of outdoor...

Grant Organization: Jordan RiverProject: Messiah’s Food PantryWhen Messiah’s Food Pantry saw an increase in food insecurity this past year but were not able to open due to COVID-19, they shifted their operations to get food...

You’ve worked hard and planned for your future. Now, you’re ready to enjoy the next stage of your life but want to keep supporting the causes important to you and make a difference in your...

Ellen Bengtson excelled at life. At the young age of 28 years old, she had achieved academically, professionally, and musically. Her life had brought her to Charles City, where she was a Rotary Club member...

You care for your community. It’s home. Maybe you’ve raised a family here or grown your career. It’s where you spend time with family and friends. Now you want to give back to the place...

By Kaye Englin, President and CEOAccording to a 2017 study by Iowa State University, 60 percent of Iowa farmland is owned by people over the age of 65, and 35 percent of Iowa farmland is...