Community Foundation of Jackson County

11/06/2026

Come see what community impact looks like! Join us at any Theisen's Home*Farm*Auto store on Tuesday, November 10 from 11:30 to noon for a brief ceremony honoring the recipients of this year's Theisen's More For Your Community Grants. These celebations are free and open to the public. Come for the ceremony, stay for the shopping, and grab a bag of popcorn before you leave 😁🍿

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

10/27/2026

Election day is just around the corner on November 3, and in three Eastern Iowa communities, first-time voters will head to the polls thanks to their schools and mini-grants we awarded this month.

Edgewood Colesburg, Easton Valley and Clayton Ridge high schools received the grants as part of the our Get Out the Vote initiative. Through this effort, we provides grants of up to $250 to schools to organize non-partisan voter registration efforts.

“We’re proud to help high school students build a habit of civic participation that they will carry throughout their lives," says Program Officer Josie Manternach. “When young people register to vote and experience their voices counting, they begin to see themselves as part of their community’s future.”

09/29/2026

Apply by Thursday!

Attention high schools: Help turn everyday teenagers into first-time voter! If you are located in Dubuque, Allamakee, Clayton, Clinton, Delaware, Jackson or Jones County, you can apply for up to $250 in funding to help host a voter registration drive for eligible students. Apply and find guidelines at dbqfoundation.org/GOTV by October 1.

09/29/2026

Don't forget about our annual Data Walk tomorrow! No need to register, stop down to the Roshek building in the McCarthy Center from 4-6pm!

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

📣MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: We are thrilled to share that Kristy Ryan has been selected as our next president and CEO, marking an important new chapter in our organization’s 23-year history!

Kristy, a nonprofit executive with leadership experience at large organizations across the United States, will succeed founding President and CEO Nancy Van Milligen, who has led the Community Foundation since our beginning in 2003. Nancy will continue serving the Foundation as president emerita, a part-time role in which she will provide continuity and support key relationships, partnerships and opportunities that advance our mission and long-term impact.

“I’m excited to advance the incredible work Nancy and the Community Foundation team have done for 23 years," Kristy says.

Kristy will officially step into the role of president and CEO November 9.

“This organization has always been about bringing people together around the belief that we can accomplish more when we work together,” Nancy says. “I am excited to support Kristy as she builds relationships across our region and leads the Community Foundation into its next chapter.”

Read more: https://dbqfoundation.org/news/kristy-ryan-named-next-president-and-ceo

09/29/2026

Check out this event tomorrow!

Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This Wednesday's program is for you.

We've all heard a lot about artificial intelligence lately. Maybe you're wondering:

How does it work?
Does it make mistakes?
How can it actually help me or my business?
Where do I even start?

Join us for a casual evening with plain answers to those questions and more.

Rather than just talking about AI, we'll show you how it works in real time, using real examples you can relate to.

You'll leave with simple tips you can put to use right away, and no computer skills are needed to follow along.

Bring a family recipe card if you have one. We might use it live!

Bring your questions, too. There will be plenty of time to ask.

📅 Wednesday, September 30
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Innovate 120, Maquoketa
💲 Free and open to everyone

County Economic AllianceMaquoketa Art ExperienceMaquoketa News PageMaquoketa BrewingMaquoketa Sentinel-PressMaquoketa State BankMaquoketa Community School DistrictJackson County Iowa Historical Society