Our News & Blog

Stories of Success & Updates from Goodwill of Central Iowa

Stay up-to-date on thrifting tips and tricks, news-worthy happenings, and all the good things Goodwill is doing in our community!

  • February 6, 2026

    Celebrating Second Hand Wardrobe Week

        The start of every February also marks the start of National Secondhand Wardrobe Week typically on the second week of the month, and there's no better place...

  • November 19, 2025

    Goodwill of Central Iowa NEW Ankeny Retail Store and Donation Center is NOW OPEN!

    NOVEMBER 18th, 2025 11:00 AM CST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Goodwill of Central Iowa Celebrates the...

  • September 18, 2025

    Beyond The Aisles: Fall Fashion Tips

    The fall season is back, and so is the time to overhaul...

  • September 5, 2025

    Beyond the Aisles: Thrift Your Cozy Fall Decor

    Keeping your home decor up to date with the changing seasons is an easy way to...

  • Ankeny South Retail Store and Donation Center
    September 3, 2025

    Goodwill of Central Iowa Announces A Second Ankeny Retail Store and Donation Center Opening Soon

    SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 12:00 PM CST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Goodwill of Central Iowa Announces A Second...

  • 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....

  • 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...