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  • November 19, 2025

    Goodwill of Central Iowa NEW Ankeny Retail Store and Donation Center is NOW OPEN!

    NOVEMBER 18th, 2025 11:00 AM CST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Goodwill of Central Iowa Celebrates the Opening of  Its New Ankeny 2 Retail Store and Donation Center Ankeny, Iowa —...

  • September 30, 2020

    Mean Girls

    We know, “fetch” is never going to happen. But we are sure going to try to...

  • September 29, 2020

    Halloween Inspiration: The Office

    If you also struggle determining what’s appropriate to wear to your workplace’s Halloween party, look no...

  • HARRY POTTER COSTUME
    September 29, 2020

    Harry Potter Halloween Costumes

    While students may not be walking through the halls of Hogwarts this year, your family can...

  • September 29, 2020

    The One Where Costumes Were Thrifted

    So no one told you life was gonna be this way...While 2020 has been a crazy...

  • Thrift Enthusiast for Goodwill
    August 31, 2020

    Spotlight on Serena: Thrift Fashionista

    Serena is often tagging Goodwill in her cutest Instagram outfits, proud to show off her secondhand...

  • August 25, 2020

    HOW TO CREATE AN AT-HOME READING NOOK

    If you choose to do virtual learning this year, it’s important to create a sense of...

  • August 25, 2020

    ESSENTIALS OF A FALL CAPSULE WARDROBE

    This fall, keep sustainability on your mind when doing your shopping. In fact, take the capsule...

  • August 12, 2020

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Cover Letter

    Job seekers are evenly split on whether or not they take the time to submit a...

  • August 5, 2020

    First Time Thrifting Q&A: Spotlight on Jamie

    We sat down with thrifter Jamie to learn what sparked her interest in secondhand shopping and...

  • July 31, 2020

    EMPOWERING PARTICIPANTS: SPOTLIGHT ON LIZZY

    For the past year, Goodwill Job Coach Supervisor Lizzy P. has spent her days empowering participants...