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  • 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 loves to show off her freshly done nails. Known to her staff and friends...

  • October 9, 2017

    New Retail Skills Training Program Launches at GCI

    Goodwill of Central Iowa has recently launched a new retail skills training program to help individuals...

  • September 30, 2017

    HALLOWEEN BY GOODWILL

    Around here, we take Halloween seriously; we go all out and we have FUN. For the...

  • September 18, 2017

    2016 Annual Report

    The Goodwill of Central Iowa 2016 Annual Report is now available.   To download a PDF...

  • September 15, 2017

    Mason Benki: September Achiever of the Month

    Each month mission services team members at Goodwill of Central Iowa nominate clients for the Achiever...

  • August 29, 2017

    Peace Addo: August Achiever of the Month

    Each month mission services team members at Goodwill of Central Iowa nominate clients for the Achiever...

  • August 18, 2017

    Back to School with Goodwill

    The beginning of the school year is many things: a little scary, a little thrilling, but...

  • July 26, 2017

    Cory Stephens: July Achiever of the Month

    From Left to Right: Aubrey Streicher, counselor, Cory Stephens, July achiever of the month, and Jackie...

  • July 6, 2017

    Spider-Man: Homecoming Costume DIY

    Earlier this month, Sony Pictures and Goodwill launched a nationwide Spider-Man costume contest inspired by the...

  • June 28, 2017

    Goodwill of Central Iowa Closed Fourth of July

      All Goodwill of Central Iowa retail stores stores will be closed for Independence Day, July...

  • June 22, 2017

    Jeannie Howell: June Achiever of the Month

    From left: Jackie Norris, President and CEO; Jeannie Howell; Eric Armbrecht, counselor Each month staff...