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Julie Molisho was born and raised in Congo. She has a bachelor’s degree and attended law school in her home country. Still, when she and her husband arrived in the United States to pursue more...

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Community Leadership Community Foundation Week, Nov 12-18, Recognizes Local Community Impact
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa will celebrate Community Foundation Week, November 12-18, to recognize the increasingly important role that community foundations play in strengthening localities and addressing community needs.For more than a century, community...
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Community Leadership $390,000 in Grants Awarded at Celebration of Community event
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa announced $390,000 in grants at its annual Celebration of Community event on Friday, November 4, at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls. The grants were awarded to four...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Hazleton Skate Park
Project: City of HazletonBuchanan County Community FoundationNine years ago, the idea of a skate park was introduced by a lifetime Hazleton resident looking to bring a positive, healthy outdoor activity for kids to the area....
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Community Leadership Affiliate Volunteer Spotlight: Rich Scheffel
Name: Rich ScheffelAffiliate: Fayette County Community FoundationCommittee member since: 2019 although currently serving as chair.How did you hear about the Fayette County Community Foundation? What made you decide to volunteer with the Foundation?"I'm a member of the Maynard City...
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Scholarships CFNEIA Awards $635,781 in Scholarships, Largest Amount in its History
Students pursuing higher education opportunities across Iowa have received financial assistance this fall thanks to scholarships from the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA). The 2022 scholarships total comes to $635,781 which is the largest...
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Donor Stories 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. He loved to entertain. He was the ultimate host, even at the ‘Table of Knowledge,”...
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Resources Financial Planning Month, Estate Planning Week Prime Time to Create a Personal Plan and Will
October is National Financial Planning Month and National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 17-23, calling attention to what estate planning is and why it is an important component of a personal financial plan. Less...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Mason City Community Garden
Project: Mason City Community GardenCerro Gordo County Community FoundationGrowth, of the community and the abundant garden plants, is sprouting in Mason City. With grant funding from the Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation, the Leadership North...
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Resources Harvest Season Yields Opportunity for Farmers to Give Back Through Gift of Grain
With harvest season upon us, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) wants farmers to know about and to consider the opportunity to benefit their local community through a gift of grain. Donating a gift...
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