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  • December 19, 2025

    Last Minute Gift Ideas

    Thrifting your holiday gifts might be one of the best well-kept secret hacks for gift giving. We decided to stop by one of our Goodwill of Central Iowa locations...

  • March 7, 2023

    Housekeeping Mistakes To Avoid

    Clutter is virtually unavoidable. You get busy, and messes are made, making a longer cleaning list....

  • January 3, 2023

    HOW TO: Cut Your Clutter

    Kick off the new year with way less clutter.

  • November 7, 2022

    Our Mission At Work: Richard’s Story

    “One of the best things we can do for people in the Supported Employment program, is to help them build confidence in the good work that they are doing and show them that they are valued.” Emma, Goodwill Career Specialist

  • September 30, 2022

    Halloween Costume Contest

    We're sorry, but the 2022 contest has officially ENDED. The winners of the contest will be...

  • August 15, 2022

    TIPS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLOTHES

    Getting ready for back-to-school is hectic, so get a head start with these ten helpful tips for organizing your students clothes.

  • Take the 496 Spring Clean Challenge
    March 18, 2022

    Spring Cleaning Challenge: Do You Dare?

    While it’s true that here in Iowa we never know when Spring will truly stick, we...

  • Goodwill Reseller Amber
    March 25, 2021

    5 Tips for Reselling Secondhand Items

    Guest blog written by Amber Smith. 1. Pick a niche and sales platform There are so...

  • best time of year to job search
    February 18, 2021

    The Best Times of Year To Job Search

    If you are looking for a job or are considering a career change you may be...

  • LinkedIn Job Search Goodwill
    February 18, 2021

    How to Make a Stellar LinkedIn Profile

    Like Facebook and Instagram, LinkedIn is a social media platform designed to connect people and share...

  • Goodwill Retail Skills Training Program
    February 18, 2021

    A Program Participant’s View on the Retail Skills Training Program

    Earlier this fall, Goodwill of Central Iowa began its Retail Skills Training Program after a short...