Investments in novel approaches will keep people housed and families fed Council Bluffs, IA – The Iowa West Foundation board of directors recently approved $2 million in grant and initiative funding to 24 nonprofits and cities throughout southwest Iowa, with a focus on the most basic needs: food, clothing, and shelter. “Many in our community […]
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From Preschool to Home Repairs, Iowa West Grants Strengthen Families and Futures As southwest Iowa students prepare to head back to school this fall, they can do so knowing a multitude of unique enrichment opportunities await, thanks in part to numerous Iowa West Foundation grants to local nonprofits. The Iowa West Foundation board of directors […]
View PostFrom murals to main streets, fire stations to childcare centers—rural communities across Pottawattamie County are thriving thanks to local partnerships and the support of the Iowa West Foundation. This video celebrates the people, places, and projects shaping the future of small-town Iowa. Hear directly from residents, business owners, and local leaders as they share what […]
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The Iowa West Foundation, Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce, and City of Council Bluffs—together with the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Center for Public Affairs Research—are conducting the Council Bluffs Area Survey to better understand what attracts people to live and work in our community and what supports long-term satisfaction and success. Why this matters: […]
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