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More than two years after the 2020 derecho destroyed much of the Brucemore historic estate, the attraction’s gates and two statues have been restored — marking a key step in the nonprofit’s recovery from the storm.

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Take the tour and vote for this year’s winner through Dec. 30.

A group of college football fans called the Sickos Committee is raising thousands of dollars for CommUnity Crisis Services in Iowa City after Iowa football’s “unconventionally appealing” season.

Organizers aim to pack 80,000 bags of food collected for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank’s “BackPack program” serving “chronically hungry children” in its 16-county service area.

Jan Carmer is a regular volunteer at The History Center.

The Iowa City Police Department has hired another outreach assistant in an attempt to bridge the gap between the police and the community, especially marginalized groups.

This outdoor celebration is designed to bring unity to community.

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This is the first time prior registration will not be required to receive a meal, the organization announced. Meals will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cities of Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights and Johnson County communities will work together, instead of competing against each other, to collect donations for this year’s Severson Charity Challenge.

Over $500 and more than 500 food items donated to local nonprofits in Cedar Rapids