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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...

  • November 8, 2016

    JOBS!

    Want to use your skills to help others? We have an opening for a job coach! See...

  • October 12, 2016

    Costume Contest!

    Show us your creativity! Build your Halloween costume at Goodwill and then email a picture of...

  • September 28, 2016

    FLASH SALE!

    Hurry in and take advantage of our FLASH SALE! $5 off any purchase of $20, now through September 30th....

  • September 22, 2016

    Day of Action!

    A big thank you to employees from Wells Fargo, Central Power, Principal, EMC, Bankers Trust, LMC...

  • September 22, 2016

    Re-certification to the ISO 9001 International Quality Standard

    We are proud to announce we have received our 3 year re-certification for ISO 9001 International...

  • September 15, 2016

    Goodwill of Central Iowa Names New Chief Executive Officer

    Marlyn McKeen to retire; Jackie Norris starts October 3 and formally becomes president and CEO December...

  • August 11, 2016

    Come see us at the fair!

    The #IowaStateFair is underway and we're set up in the Varied Industries Building on the fairgrounds....

  • August 2, 2016

    We’re working to form new partnerships

    From left, Steve McLellan, Associate Pastor, and Jane Burns, Project Coordinator at Altoona United Methodist Church,...

  • August 2, 2016

    Walmart grant helps our Connection Centers

    In July, Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa received a $36,500 grant from The Walmart Foundation and...

  • July 21, 2016

    We’re in the midst of #WOO!

    This week is #WOO (Week of Opportunity) for job-seekers with our Des Moines Career Connection Center....