Sometimes things happen for a reason, and for Kathy Atkinson, the timing of her start on the board of trustees of Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa may have saved her life. “I think it’s...

Exceptional Persons, Inc. has impacted lives for over 60 years. The organization is an important community partner in serving people with disabilities. However, EPI’s children and family service department is growing, primarily working with child...

For a school district like the Waterloo Community Schools, innovation is an important part of setting students up to succeed not only in the classroom but for life after high school. With over 10,000 students, the...

The curtain opens, the stage lights come on, and the actors take their spots. At North Star Community Services, inclusion takes many forms, including theater.“One of the things we do at North Star that I’m...

EMBARC, a Des Moines based nonprofit, started small in Waterloo, but from those beginnings, has grown into a leader in strengthening the refugee community in the Cedar Valley. “We opened our doors here in Waterloo in...

Five generations of the Thomson family have called Cresco, Iowa home, and all five generations have been part of leading the family business, CUSB Bank, with a philosophy focused on community. “My family has always been...

Ross and Megan Hannam believe in the power of strong communities. It is the feeling of support, neighbors helping neighbors, and a desire to make that place better for all people that Ross experienced growing...

Mark Kittrell has made his mark on the Cedar Valley in many ways. He is an entrepreneur, a lead community advocate, a philanthropist, and maybe most importantly, a family man. “We care a lot about family...

The Women's Fund grant cycle began accepting applications on Friday, May 10. This is a great opportunity to talk about what the Women's Fund and how Women for Good is a driving force behind making...