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The Community Mini-Grant Program is one way ɬ�﷬ partners with local nonprofit organizations to support initiatives that build community strength and resilience.

A week of free performances and hands-on workshops connected ɬ�﷬ families with Iowa history, storytelling, music, and creativity through a partnership between the ɬ�﷬ Museum of Art and community organizations.

ɬ�﷬ Vice President for Community Engagement and Strategic Planning Monica Chavez-Silva has been selected to receive a 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Award in recognition of her outstanding commitment to volunteer service in Iowa.

ɬ�﷬ and the ɬ�﷬ Mutual Group Foundation have announced lead gifts totaling $475,000 in support of the ɬ�﷬-Newburg School Foundation (GNSF) campaign benefiting the new ɬ�﷬-Newburg Elementary School project at Ahrens Park. ɬ�﷬ has pledged $250,000, while the ɬ�﷬ Mutual Group Foundation has committed $225,000 to the foundation’s School Facilities Fund, helping advance community efforts to bring the full vision of the new school to life.

In May, a diverse lineup of events — from personal storytelling and perfumed oral histories to statewide networking and films from the Smithsonian — brought that mission to life.

Lodaya, from India, is pursuing majors in Economics and History and has distinguished himself as both a scholar and campus leader. The award, named in honor of Nancy Schmulbach Maly ’61, celebrates students who embody her extraordinary legacy of leadership and service.

ɬ�﷬ Catering continued a long-standing partnership with ɬ�﷬ High School by hosting its annual pre-prom dinner, a tradition dating back to 2011. Shaped by student input through a dedicated prom committee, the event features favorite menu items—like the crowd-pleasing “Fudge Overload” dessert—while offering a high-quality, local dining experience. The evening reflects a shared commitment to creating a safe, memorable celebration for students close to home.

For decades, the ɬ�﷬ Preschool has been a place where curiosity is nurtured, community is built, and young learners take their first steps into a lifelong journey of discovery. This year, the College pauses to honor two individuals who have shaped that experience for generations of children and families — Karen Veerhusen-Langerud and Connie Molison — as they enter retirement.

In April, a diverse lineup of events — from personal storytelling and knitting gatherings to professional mentoring and arts education — brought that mission to life.

ɬ�﷬, local power company Alliant Energy, the Ahrens Family Foundation, the Mayflower Community, and the City of ɬ�﷬ has partnered on a new solar park, ensuring that will 75% of ɬ�﷬'s power will come from renewable sources.