Cedar Rapids pantry survives crisis after fundraiser
Together We Achieve in Cedar Rapids faced closure six months ago and held an emergency fundraiser August 28 to raise 50000. Founders say by March 2025 the pantry remains open though funding remains tight, aiding residents who previously relied on Olivet Neighborhood Mission.
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Edar Rapids
Together We Achieve
Cedar Rapids
Raymond Liddell
Olivet Neighborhood Mission
Olivet
Together We Achieve Food Pantry in Cedar Rapids
The Together We Achieve pantry at 1150 27th Ave SW Cedar Rapids operates 4 30 to 6 30 pm Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays and noon to 2 pm Saturdays It is free and open to all regardless of income For more see togetherweachieve org resource center
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Cedar Rapids
Together We Achieve
27Th Ave
Togetherweachieve.org
Johnson County seeks pitches for affordable housing
Megan Woolard reports Johnson County invites proposals for affordable housing projects to address housing shortages. Officials call for innovative plans from developers, nonprofits, and community groups, outlining funding, timelines, and expected community benefits.
Johnson County seeks partners to run 15‑unit affordable housing site
Johnson County Iowa seeks proposals from nonprofits or government entities to own and operate a 15 unit affordable housing property at 1102 Hollywood Blvd in Iowa City. The 20 year plan requires annual reporting and prioritizes households below 30 percent of area median income with a $27 550 target for a two person household. Proposals due April 4 with staff recommendations in early May.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Hollywood Blvd
Johnson County Social Services
Lynette Jacoby
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Proposal to close gap in groping law faces pushback
Cedar Rapids lawmakers confront criticism as Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks explains a proposed bill to upgrade criminal groping in intimate areas from a simple misdemeanor to a serious offense. The change would set a possible sentence up to one year, with potential probation and treatment incentives.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Linn County
Nick Maybanks
Iowa County
Jim Slosiarek
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Craig Hubler
Together
Nick Rohlman
Cedar Rapids Food Pantry
C.R
Megan Woolard
County
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