31 Aug 2026

Goodwill Launches Healthcare Career Connections

By Lynda Waddington

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 31, 2026) — Goodwill of the Heartland is launching Healthcare Career Connections, a new three-week career exploration program designed to help people discover opportunities in health-care and build a path toward training, employment and long-term career growth.

The program is offered at no cost to participants. The first class begins October 19 in Davenport, with future classes planned for the Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Quad Cities areas.

14 Sep 2023

Goodwill of the Heartland: Halloween Headquarters Open for Spooky Season

By Lynda Waddington

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (September 14, 2023) — Get ready to embrace the enchantment of Halloween and support local job seeke

21 Jul 2023

Mount Pleasant Goodwill Store Grand Opening

By Lynda Waddington

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (July 21, 2023) — Goodwill of the Heartland is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated grand opening of its newest thrift store in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

26 May 2023

Goodwill of the Heartland Helps Launch New Lives

By Lynda Waddington

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 26, 2023) — The summer of 2023 is a time of expansion and advancement for Goodwill of the Heartland and the many people employed and served by the nonprofit.

13 Jan 2023

Goodwill of the Heartland Moves Quad Cities Mission Services Offices to NorthPark Mall; Opens New Helms Career Center

By Lynda Waddington

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 13, 2023) — Goodwill of the Heartland will host a Grand Opening Celebration for its Davenport Career and Support Services facilities at NorthPark Mall on Thursday, January 26. The event is open to the public and includes facility tours, a community ribbon cutting and light refreshments.

03 Nov 2022

Goodwill of the Heartland Offers Services, Jobs, and Discounts to Military Veterans

By Lynda Waddington

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (November 3, 2022) — Goodwill of the Heartland works with military veterans and their families throughout the year to make sure they have the goods and services to thrive in local communities. This year, the organization wants to do even more in conjunction with Veterans Day, November 11, to honor our veterans’ service and sacrifice.

18 Apr 2022

Goodwill Reboot, E-Commerce Operations Move to Cedar Rapids

By Lynda Waddington

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (April 18, 2022) — Technology-focused Goodwill Reboot as well as Goodwill of the Heartlan

17 Mar 2022

Declutter and Donate to Make a Difference

By Lynda Waddington

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 17, 2022) — Spring cleaning is a seasonal chore for many, but did you know spring cleaning also can help others in your community get a fresh start? When you donate your gently-used items to Goodwill, the money we raise by selling these items creates job-placement and training opportunities for people who are looking for jobs or to advance their existing careers.

09 Mar 2022

Goodwill of the Heartland Invites You to Grow with Google

By Lynda Waddington

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 8, 2022) — More than 100 scholarships are available to motivated community members who want to advance or move into higher paying technology jobs.

01 Mar 2022

Goodwill of the Heartland Named Talent Developer for OneTen

By Lynda Waddington

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 1, 2022) — Goodwill of the Heartland is endorsed by OneTen, a coalition of leading executives who aim to close the opportunity gap for Black Talent in America.

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