VGM Group Announces Winners of 2023 Scholarship Program

VGM Group, in partnership with the Waterloo Community Foundation, has awarded six $1,500 scholarships to dependents of VGM Group employees. This year’s recipients are: • Gracelyn Anderson of Waterloo West High School, daughter of Shauna Anderson of Corporate Accounting. •   Padraig Gallagher of Beckman Catholic High School, son of John Gallagher of VGM Government Relations. • Allison Sessler … Read more

Windows on Waterloo with Police Chief Joe Leibold

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, May 3 at 11 AM as we hear a presentation from Waterloo Police Chief Joe Leibold. Leibold was sworn in as Police Chief in November 2022 but has been with the Waterloo Police Department for over 30 years. He will join us to share insights … Read more

Windows on Waterloo with Dementia Friendly Cedar Valley and Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, April 5 at 11 AM as we hear about services provided to the community by Dementia Friendly Cedar Valley and Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A). Megan Zimmerman will share about Dementia Friendly Cedar Valley and how they are working to make the Cedar … Read more

Join a Live Conversation on Local Efforts to Close the Wealth Gap with Waterloo Entrepreneur ReShonda Young

The Center for Public Integrity invites everyone to join a live conversation onWednesday, March 29, from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. to discuss local efforts being made toclose the wealth gap between Black and white Americans. The conversation will featureReShonda Young, the subject of “The Heist Season 2: The Wealth Vortex”, Public Integrity’s award-winning podcast. … Read more

2nd Annual Kevin Dill Golf Tournament Coming Up in Waterloo

The 2nd Annual Kevin Dill Golf Tournament for Dementia Friendly Cedar Valley and Veterans will take place Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Gates Golf Course in Waterloo. All proceeds will benefit Dementia Friendly Cedar Valley, American Legion #138, Combat Motorcycle Association®️ 39-6, and similar programs serving Veterans. Contributions will be managed through the Kevin Dill … Read more

The Bette W Fund Established to Honor Legacy of Bette Wubbena

A Fund has been established with the Waterloo Community Foundation to honor the legacy of community leader Bette Wubbena and encourage the health and vitality of Waterloo and its citizens. Bette Wubbena was the Events Director at Grow Cedar Valley and a longtime champion for Waterloo. She was involved in various community organizations, including the … Read more

Local EAA Chapter Establishes Scholarship for Young Pilots

The EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter 227 has established a scholarship for aspiring pilots pursuing their private pilot’s license. The EAA 227 Young Pilot’s Scholarship will award $1,000 to eligible candidates enrolled in an accredited pilot training program at the Waterloo Airport, Independence Airport, Oelwein Airport, or Waverly Airport. Up to five awards can be … Read more

Updates to Endow Iowa Tax Credit Program

There are some important changes affecting the Endow Iowa Tax Credit program in 2023. As a nationally accredited community foundation, we have been proud to offer this program, which gives donors who give to a permanently endowed fund at a qualified community foundation an opportunity to receive a 25% state of Iowa tax credit for … Read more

New Members Join Waterloo Community Foundation Board

We are welcoming six new members to our Board of Directors in 2023! One of our strengths is our locally focused Board. Board members have diverse backgrounds and experiences, but share ties to Waterloo. These individuals have uniquely contributed to our community and we know their knowledge, expertise, and love for our city will be assets to the … Read more

Windows on Waterloo with Riverview Center

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, March 1 at 11 AM as we hear from Riverview Center about the services they provide survivors of sexual and domestic assault through their Waterloo Crisis Intervention Program. Community members may join this free presentation by contacting the Foundation’s Program Manager, Paige Price, at paige.price@wloocommunityfoundation.org. … Read more