Living The Corridor

17/12/2023

09/11/2023

Amazing.

Congratulations to Rese Davenport for being a superstar reader and accomplishing the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge! 🎉⭐️⭐️⭐️

06/11/2023

Informed voting is important especially when it involves the future of our children. Article: https://www.thegazette.com/k/220m-bond-to-fund-cedar-rapids-schools-heads-to-ballot/

27/10/2023

26/10/2023

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Oct. 4, 2023) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Plains Angels and the Ag Startup Engine will hold the Iowa Angel Investor Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Landus, 220 S.W. Ninth Street in Des Moines. T...

06/09/2023

Hello kings! A friendly reminder here to take care of yourself. Family and community need you. Ladies encourage your husbands, sons, nephews, etc.

I know the anxiety of such tests can be through the roof, but I am personally grateful to our Creator for medical science and early detection.

Thank you First Light Christian Fellowship (Pastor Rufus and Betty Johnson) for your continued healthcare advocacy in the community.

3 John 2 (NIV): Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.

Love you, Pst. Jackie

24/07/2023

To kickstart our back-to-school festivities, we are hosting our inaugural BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color) Block Party for incoming freshmen and their families.

This is an event aimed at providing an intentional avenue for our incoming students and families of color to connect with students and staff who share this identity, and take part in sessions to become familiar with important school and community resources to support the transition to high school. Join us for food and fun. Childcare will be provided.

*Please save the date for our New Student Orientation (incoming 9th grade & 10th-12th transfer students)for all students on Thursday, August 17th!

To RSV click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17QfIPJSI7xcvnK3PVCErokqYoa6-9UD54dZ00-fqaPI/viewform?edit_requested=true

24/07/2023

21/07/2023

Actor and Cedar Rapids native Ashton Kutcher stopped at Willie Ray’s Q Shack with his wife Mila Kunis on Thursday.

21/07/2023

Dedric Willoughby was a vital member of two of Iowa State’s most successful teams in 1995-96 and 1996-97 - earning first-team all-league honors and leading the team in scoring (20.5 ppg; 18.9 ppg) both seasons.

14/07/2023

The Cedar Rapids Community School District Foundation will host a welcome reception for Dr. Grover.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District Foundation is hosting a welcome reception for Dr. Grover on Wednesday, July 19th, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the Educational Leadership and Support Center (2500 Edgewood Road NW).

13/07/2023

Housing inequities in Linn County and “support to prevent homelessness is low.”

Disasters have worsened the barriers Linn County residents face to accessing safe, stable housing, but those issues are even more prevalent based upon a person's race, age, disability or other facets of their identity, according to a recently unveiled report.

13/07/2023

Thank you Maurice. This reminds me of something I read recently, “There’s enough in the world for everybody’s need but not everybody’s greed.”

13/07/2023

Vendor Registration is open for the Intercutural Festival Linn County.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with a diverse audience and showcase your business or organization. 

13/07/2023

‘Good Doctor’ Actor Hill Harper Announces Run for Senate in Michigan

13/07/2023

Library patrons experience a glimpse of the African American Museum of Iowa through the end of the month.

The traveling exhibit 'Suspended: Systemic Oppression in Our Schools' is being housed on the second floor of the library until the end of the month.

13/07/2023

Save Us From Us: Raising and growing the children as a village in Cedar Rapids.

13/07/2023

Mr. Ballard begins a new journey in the Cedar Rapids school district as the new Chief of Human Resources.

As the new school year approaches, we want to share one final note from Mr. Ballard as he begins a new journey in the school district as the new Chief of Human Resources.

Ballard has served as Principal at Washington High School for the last 3 years and previously Associate Principal since 2016. He will be deeply missed.

“Warrior families,

It's been an honor serving you for the past 7 years. I started knowing so little about the SE side and now I consider many of you as friends and family. Thank you for making this time in my life amazing. We accomplished so much and the energy and excitement were undeniable. I would get stopped in stores and in some cases, traffic with die-hard Warriors. We are amazing; that didn't nor won't change.

I am excited for the next wave of leaders to take what we have started and channel it for a new era. There is a ton of momentum; it's ready for what's next. And as for me, I'll be watching, cheering, and reminding everyone I see, no matter where I am, that It's Always A Great Day To Be A Warrior!”

13/07/2023

New principal at Washington High School.

We are excited to formally announce that Ian LeMaster has been named the new Principal at Washington High School. LeMaster has served as an Associate Principal at Washington High School for the last three years. LeMaster also previously served as a teacher and instructional coach at Jefferson High School from 2014- 2020. “It has been a blessing and an honor to serve the Washington community over the last three years as an Associate Principal, and I am overjoyed to continue to serve this community as the next Principal. I am so proud of all we have collectively accomplished over the past three years and can’t wait to continue to work collaboratively with our staff, students, families, and communities to take Washington to the next level.” -LeMaster

Warrior Nation, let’s welcome our principal!

13/07/2023

“This year, the administration of MICRO has moved to the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG), who is accepting applications and donor contributions to the program. Loan recipients will continue to be supported by resources and business coaching offered by the Small Business Development Center at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids Public Library, and SCORE Mentors programs.”

In 2015, a local couple came to the Community Foundation with an idea. Entrepreneurs themselves, they wanted to support new and growing businesses in the area through accessible loans. The idea was a seed that grew into MICRO, an award-winning program that provides low-interest loans and other resources to entrepreneurs in Cedar Rapids.

MICRO was made possible by the many nonprofit organizations, governmental groups, and donors who offered financial and administrative support. To date, MICRO has provided 24 loans totaling over $238,000.

This year, the administration of MICRO has moved to the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG), who is accepting applications and donor contributions to the program. Loan recipients will continue to be supported by resources and business coaching offered by the Small Business Development Center at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids Public Library, and SCORE Mentors programs.

To learn more about MICRO, visit ecicogrlf.org.