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  • October 8, 2024

    E-commerce Expansion Supports Sustainability and Secondhand Shopping

    Retail shopping habits have shifted in the past few years due to the rise of E-commerce. Consumers are gravitating toward the convenience and endless options that come with online shopping....

  • October 3, 2024

    Goodwill of Central Iowa Announces The Opening of A New Retail Location in Norwalk

      OCTOBER 4, 20248:00 AM CSTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Goodwill of Central Iowa Announces The Opening of...

  • October 1, 2024

    Goodwill of Central Iowa creates new jobs and skills training opportunities through its E-commerce expansion

    As Goodwill of Central Iowa expands its E-commerce operation, job and training opportunities will expand along...

  • August 30, 2024

    Goodwill of Central Iowa Expands E-Commerce Operation with Support of Community Partners

    Goodwill of Central Iowa will expand its E-commerce operation with a focus on sustainability...

  • August 26, 2024

    15 DIY Halloween Costumes You Can Create at Goodwill

    This spooky season, get thrifty at Goodwill and make nifty costumes come to life! Goodwill...

  • August 21, 2024

    8 Easy Kid Costumes Using Clothes They’ll Want to Wear Again

    Why buy a brand-new Halloween costume your kids will only wear once? Put together a...

  • August 21, 2024

    DIY Halloween Decor at Goodwill

    When Halloween approaches, the first thing on your to-do list is probably getting costumes for...

  • August 21, 2024

    Fear Not – These 15 Last-Minute Costume Ideas Will Rescue Your Halloween

    The last thing you should be afraid of this spooky season is not having a...

  • June 25, 2024

    Budget-Conscious Back-to-School Shopping: Why Families are Turning to Goodwill of Central Iowa

    As the summer winds down and the school year approaches, families across Central Iowa are preparing...

  • June 24, 2024

    What Is A Donation Center?

    A Donation Center provides a hassle-free way to donate your items without having to visit any...

  • May 13, 2024

    Goodwill Skills Training: Developing Confidence & Strengthening Abilities

    Goodwill of Central Iowa offers Skills Training Programs that go beyond just teaching industry-related skills. These...