Volunteers stretch budgets and enrich Iowa nonprofits
A Cedar Rapids study shows organizations using ten or more volunteers cut budgets by about half. Iowa nonprofits emphasize recruiting and supporting volunteers to extend services, with Cedar Rapids Public Library adopting a professional volunteer policy. The Crisis Center expands online services and relies on 25 volunteers for crisis chat and emergency assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Lounsbury
Cedar Rapids
Amber Mussman
Reedus
David Scrivner
The
Gazette
Nina Musick
Cedar Rapids Public
Three Women Nominated for Southern District Seat
The Infinity Project advocates gender equity as Senator Tom Harkin recommends three women to fill a Southern District vacancy. U.S. Attorney Stephanie Rose Fifth District Judge Karen Romano and Iowa Court of Appeals Judge Mary Tabor cited as candidates amid ongoing calls for a more diverse federal bench.
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Bremer
Senate
New York
Arkansas
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Gan
Federal Courts of Appeal
Fitzpatrick
Infinity Project
8Th Circuit
Harkin
Southern District
U.S
Stephanie Rose
Fifth Judicial District
Karen Romano
Iowa Court of Appeals
Mary Tabor
Iowa Eyes Sunset of Current Mental Health System in Reform
Gov. Branstad signed a measure to sunset Iowa’s mental health system within two years. A governance board would oversee 1.3 billion dollars in regional funds for 10 to 15 regions, each county-based. The plan seeks consistency and equity, with counties choosing partnerships and potential savings from reduced duplication amid funding pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Branstad
DHS
Legislative Mental Health and
Iowa
Saps
Palmer
Bill Peterson
Iowa State Association of Counties
Board of Supervisors
Peterson
Reo
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Voluntaa
Public Library
Patti Fields
Iowa Commission On Volunteer Service
Coralville
University of Iowa
Langhurst
Liberty
Fields
Johnson County Crisis Center
Anessa.miller
Sourcemedia
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Center On Women and Public Policy
University of Minnesota
Supreme Court
Elena Ka
Mark Bennett
Bennett
Amy Matsui
National Women’s Law Center
Trish. Mehaffey
Sourcemedia.net
National Woman's Law Center
Rod.boshart
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