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!

  • 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 maintain their quality for a zero-waste lifestyle. Different types of fabrics require different types...

  • February 25, 2016

    One great fashion show: Twice Styled

    Love shopping for clothing at our stores? Do you like to create interesting fashions with the...

  • February 23, 2016

    Clients enjoyed their Night to Shine

    Quite a few of our clients attended the annual A Night to Shine prom, sponsored by...

  • February 17, 2016

    TV interview gives job search, interviewing tips

    Justin Bogers, our Career Connection Center Manager, gave an excellent interview this week on WHO TV....

  • February 4, 2016

    Client gave TV interview about Night to Shine prom on Feb. 12

    Goodwill client and 2015 Project SEARCH graduate Katie Brown was interviewed this week on Channel 13...

  • January 19, 2016

    We’re adding more opportunities for volunteers

    Our volunteer numbers are up! On Jan. 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we attracted 23...

  • January 12, 2016

    New store grand opening is Jan. 14 in Johnston!

    On Thursday, Jan. 14, we're celebrating the grand opening of our newest retail store. This will...

  • January 11, 2016

    Local radio program features our Newton Career Connection Center

    Have a listen as Miranda Kulis, coordinator of our Career Connection Center in Newton, talks about...

  • December 28, 2015

    We appreciate your donated goods and monetary gifts!

  • December 28, 2015

    Check out the goods at our new Johnston store

    Have you checked out our new store in Johnston? We opened its doors on Dec. 18,...

  • December 24, 2015

    Happy Holidays!

    Our stores are closing at 4 p.m. today so employees may enjoy the holiday with their...