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  • January 30, 2026

    Goodwill of Central Iowa Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Ankeny Retail Store and Donation Center

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ankeny, IA — Goodwill of Central Iowa celebrated the opening of its new Ankeny retail store with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, January 27. The...

  • 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...

  • May 8, 2024

    Goodwill’s CARF-Accreditation

    The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or CARF, is an international health and human services...

  • May 1, 2024

    Jenny’s Story: Finding the Perfect Balance

    If you’ve had the opportunity to meet Jenny, you’ll know she’s always bubbling with energy and...

  • May 1, 2024

    Andrew’s Story: Lending A Helping Hand

    Obtaining and maintaining a job can be challenging and daunting for individuals with intellectual disability barriers....

  • May 1, 2024

    Adaobi’s Story: Up to the Challenge

    Goodwill has a mission that goes beyond being just a thrift store or a donation center....

  • Jill sharing her experiences at Goodwill's Day Services Program.
    April 30, 2024

    Jill’s Story: A Natural-Born Leader

    Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, but it's not easy for everyone. For people...