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06/03/2026

Grantee Spotlight ⭐️ Together

In the most recent grant cycle, Together Inc. received $250,000 toward the Housing Stability Fund.

This fund will help individuals and families facing housing crises to obtain/retain safe, stable housing through 1:1 case management, financial assistance, resource navigation, and wraparound support services.

The program works alongside community partners to help participants remain housed or transition from living on the streets, in vehicles, or in emergency shelters into permanent housing. 🏠💙

06/01/2026

Grantee Spotlight ⭐️ Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands recently received a $95,000 grant to support the H.H. “Red” & Ruth Nelson Council Bluffs Club.

The Council Bluffs Club provides youth with a safe, supportive environment filled with academically focused programs, leadership development opportunities, healthy lifestyle activities, and positive relationships with peers and caring adults.

Programs like Readers to Leaders, Math Matters, STEM activities, SMART Moves, and Triple Play help youth build academic skills, develop leadership abilities, and prepare for future workforce success.

05/29/2026

Grantee Spotlight ⭐️ MICAH House

MICAH House recently received an $85,000 grant to support emergency shelter services for women and families experiencing homelessness.

MICAH House provides safe shelter, supportive services, and resources that help individuals and families move toward stability and long-term housing. In addition to emergency shelter, the organization works alongside participants to connect them with case management, housing support, and other community resources. 👐🏠📔

05/28/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Pam! 🎉

We’re celebrating Pam Bierce today! From connecting with grantees to keeping everything moving behind the scenes, she’s an essential (and fun) part of the team at the Iowa West Foundation.

Hope your day is filled with all your favorite things, Pam!
🏃‍♀️🪴☕

05/26/2026

A major milestone for downtown Corning, Iowa 👏

The historic Widener Building in Corning has officially reopened after a four-year rehabilitation effort led by Adams Community Economic Development, Iowa and community partners.

Originally constructed in 1885, the building had sat vacant for more than a decade before being fully restored into a mixed-use space featuring retail storefronts, office space, apartments, and entrepreneur incubator spaces.

A past Iowa West Foundation grant recipient, the project reflects the power of community partnerships, local investment, and historic preservation working together to create new opportunities for downtown Corning.

Today, the building stands as both a preserved piece of Corning history and a new opportunity for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and future downtown growth.

05/22/2026

Grantee Spotlight ⭐️ Heartland Family Service

A $200,000 grant was awarded to Heartland Family Service last cycle to support Permanent Supportive Housing services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and living with disabilities.

The program is designed to help participants obtain and maintain stable, permanent housing through long-term housing assistance and supportive services. Services include case management and in-home support for individuals and families facing significant barriers to housing stability.

05/21/2026

Thanks to Pottawattamie County, Iowa,The Wall That Heals is coming to this weekend!

Hosted at Lewis Central Community School District High School, The Wall That Heals features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile education center. The exhibit honors the more than three million Americans who served during the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who lost their lives in service to our country.

Open 24 hours a day and free to the public, The Wall That Heals creates an opportunity for reflection, remembrance, and education for residents + visitors throughout southwest Iowa.

05/19/2026

The two newest members of the Iowa West Foundation Grants Advisory Committee bring strong leadership and a deep connection to Southwest Iowa.

Kim Riebe, Project Manager for the City of Council Bluffs Mayor’s Office, brings more than 12 years of service to the community she’s always called home. Her experience in project management, paired with her leadership as board president of the Lewis Central Education Foundation, reflects a strong commitment to local impact.

Dr. Tracy Mathews, Chief Academic Officer for the Council Bluffs Community School District, leads districtwide efforts across curriculum, assessment, professional learning, early childhood, and special education. With nearly two decades in public education, she has grounded her work in supporting students, families, and the systems that help them succeed.

Together, they represent the kind of thoughtful, community-rooted leadership that helps guide investments across southwest Iowa.

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Council Bluffs, IA
51501

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