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Iowa West Foundation Issues $2 Million Matching Grant to Westfair Capital Campaign

April 15, 2026

Campaign reaches critical halfway point to complete Phase I COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA — The “Spirit of Westfair” capital campaign volunteers are thrilled to announce two major milestones in their mission to revitalize the Westfair fairgrounds. The multi-million-dollar capital project recently received a transformative challenge grant from the Iowa West Foundation that will match donations dollar for dollar up to $2 million. Additionally, the campaign has officially surpassed the $5 million mark—reaching the critical halfway point of […]

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Iowa West Foundation Awards $2.7 Million in Grants & Initiatives

March 19, 2026

Investments strengthen housing stability in Council Bluffs & workforce pipeline in Pottawattamie County  Council Bluffs, IA – The Iowa West Foundation recently awarded a series of grants and initiatives that address housing and financial stability in the Council Bluffs community, as well as funding poverty alleviation programming and student workforce training. The Iowa West Foundation board of directors approved more than $2.7 million in funding to more than 30 nonprofits, schools, […]

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Iowa West Foundation Annual Report

March 11, 2026

This past year the Iowa West Foundation continued to invest in housing stability, workforce initiatives, and programs that make Council Bluffs a great place to live. The 2025 annual report highlights the impact made possible by our nonprofit partners.  

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