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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...

  • 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...

  • April 30, 2024

    Goodwill Day Services: Everyone is Capable of Great Things

    Goodwill of Central Iowa's Day Services Program is more than just a program. Accredited by CARF,...

  • March 25, 2024

    Autism Awareness

    Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a condition that can affect a person's ability to...

  • March 11, 2024

    How To Take Care Of Your Clothes

      Taking care of your clothes is essential if you want them to last longer and...

  • March 11, 2024

    How Goodwill Is Making A Difference In The Community

    At Goodwill of Central Iowa, we are driven by a mission that empowers everyone to reach...

  • March 11, 2024

    6 Key Aspects of Slow Decorating

      Moving into a new space is always an exciting adventure, filled with endless possibilities for...

  • March 11, 2024

    The Goodwill Donation Lifecycle

    Ever wonder what happens to your stuff once it’s donated?  At Goodwill of Central Iowa, we...

  • March 11, 2024

    Do You Know The Impact of Fast Fashion?

    Let’s unravel the mysteries of fast fashion.   Fast fashion has become popular in the fashion industry...

  • January 18, 2024

    Creating Your Personal Style at Goodwill

    Finding Your Style! Meet Haley. She is one of our Recruiters at Goodwill of Central Iowa....

  • woman in traditional head scarf smiles at camera, wearing a goodwill shirt
    October 31, 2023

    Empowering Journeys To Success

    Introducing RESP At Goodwill, we believe everyone is worthy and all people are capable of great...