The Latest News Release from Cedar Valley United Way

Black Hawk County Emergency Management Agency Urges Residents to Report Flash Flood Damage

July 9, 2010
The Black Hawk County Emergency Management Agency is urging homeowners, renters and landlords of Black Hawk County to call 2-1-1 to report any damages sustained from the Wednesday, July 7 flash flooding event. Read More

Cedar Valley United Way Invests $2.1 Million in Community

May 17, 2010
Cedar Valley United Way will invest $2.1 million in local programs to advance the common good in the 2010-11 funding year. The dollars invested were given through the donations of individuals, businesses and foundations. Grant recipients for the 2010-11 year are programs working in one of United Way’s three focus areas—education, income and health. Read More

Cedar Valley United Way Tops $3 Million in Giving

February 11, 2010
Cedar Valley United Way topped $3 million in giving for the first time, raising $3,035,315.18 during the 2009 campaign. The announcement was made during the Breakfast of Champions at the John Deere Supervisors’ Club Thursday morning. Read More

John Deere Foundation to Assist Local Agencies through United Way

November 5, 2009
The John Deere Foundation recently approved a one-time grant totaling up to one million dollars to be distributed to United Way organizations in several John Deere unit communities throughout the United States. The United Way organizations will distribute the funds to select human service agencies within their individual communities. Read More

Funding Available for Local Agencies

August 31, 2009
Cedar Valley United Way is announcing a short-term grant program to assist local social service agencies in the Cedar Valley United Way service area (a thirty mile radius of the metro). The fund will grant money to agencies that provide programs and services to individuals that are being impacted negatively by the economy. Read More

Cedar Valley United Way to Hold 2009 Campaign Kick-Off Event

August 10, 2009
The community is invited to attend the Rally for the Valley, Cedar Valley United Way’s annual campaign kick-off. The luncheon event will be held Wednesday, September 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo. Read More

Cedar Valley United Way Distributes over $2 Million in Funding

February 3, 2009
Cedar Valley United Way will distribute over $2 million in programs to advance the common good in the 2009-10 funding year. The dollars invested were given through the donations of individuals, businesses and foundations. Read More

Cedar Valley United Way Sees 2 Percent Increase in Giving

February 3, 2009
Cedar Valley United Way announced a 2 percent increase in giving during the 2008 campaign, raising $2,830,765.91. The announcement was made during the Breakfast of Champions at the John Deere Supervisors’ Club Tuesday morning. Read More

Cedar Valley United Way to Hold Rally for the Valley Event

August 19, 2008
The community is invited to attend the Rally for the Valley, Cedar Valley United Way’s annual campaign kick-off. The luncheon event will be held Wednesday, August 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo. Read More

Cedar Valley United Way Appoints Officers and Board Members

April 14, 2008
The Cedar Valley United Way Board of Directors elected new officers at its annual meeting. Officers for 2008 are Kenneth Nelson, Randall & Nelson PLC, chairman of the board; Kane Fairman, UPS, vice-chairman; Steve Abbott, Qwest Communications, Black Hawk Union Council, secretary; and Kathy Lee, Wells Fargo, treasurer. Read More