DeWolf Innovation Center hosts community conversation with Jono Bacon

The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia will host a Community Conversation with Jono Bacon from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 1, 2026. This free event invites community members to explore what makes a successful, thriving community and how individuals can actively participate in shaping one.

Bacon – a globally recognized community strategist, author and speaker – will deliver a 90‑minute virtual presentation to an in‑person audience. His talk will focus on defining the elements of a successful community, highlighting the Innovation Center as a real‑world example, and offering practical guidance on how people can join, engage and contribute.

Bacon is the author of “The Art of Community” and “People Powered,” and has consulted for organizations including Google, Microsoft, Samsung and IBM. He has partnered with the DeWolf Innovation Center for more than a year, supporting its efforts to strengthen community engagement and collaboration.

Event Details:

When: Oct. 1, 2026, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Where: The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia, 9000 C Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

Registration: Call (319) 221‑8866 or email fcgc@mercycare.org by September 24