01 Apr 2025

Goodwill Offers Free and Secure Electronics Recycling to Area Organizations

By Goodwill of the Heartland

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (April 1, 2025) — Environmental sustainability is within reach when area businesses, non-profits, and schools take part in Goodwill of the Heartland’s free computer and electronics recycling. This program is a valuable year-round service that allows businesses and organizations to donate unused or outdated computers and electronics in bulk, ensuring responsible recycling and data security.

30 Aug 2024

Halloween Headquarters at Goodwill Opens September 3

By Goodwill of the Heartland

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 30, 2024) — Get ready to embrace the magic of Halloween and support local communities as Goodwill’s Halloween Headquarters opens at 10AM, Tuesday, September 3, across all 

17 Apr 2024

New Grant Adds Capacity in Goodwill's Rural Communities

By Goodwill of the Heartland

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (April 17, 2024) — Goodwill of the Heartland is extending career development to rural communities thanks to an award funded by the Ascendium Education Group. The grant supports the expansion of the Goodwill Opportunity Accelerator™ program into new postsecondary training pathways aligned with the needs of the local labor market.

08 Apr 2024

“Earth Day in Action” Unites Community for Environmental Impact: Community Groups Coming Together for Recycling and Donation Event on April 19 and 20

By Goodwill of the Heartland

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (April 8, 2024) — As Earth Day approaches, Goodwill of the Heartland is proud to announce a partnership of local organizations for “Earth Day in Action,” a two-day event aimed at promoting sustainability, community engagement and environmental stewardship.

03 Jun 2021

Goodwill of the Heartland to Host Hiring Event for New Outlet Store Expected to Open in July

By Goodwill of the Heartland

FAIRFIELD, IOWA (June 3, 2021) — Goodwill of the Heartland will host a hiring event for their new outlet store expected to open in July. The event will take place Wednesday, June 16, 5-7:30PM, in their new headquarters at 8200 6th St SW in Cedar Rapids.

25 Jun 2020

Goodwill of the Heartland Launches Free Online ServSafe Manager Certification

By Goodwill of the Heartland

IOWA CITY, IOWA (June 25, 2020) — Goodwill of the Heartland is offering people the opportunity to advance in their career and gain an edge in obtaining a management job in the restaurant and food service industry with its free online ServSafe Manager Certification.

23 Jul 2019

Iowa Shoppers Ready for Tax-Free Weekend

By Goodwill of the Heartland

PRESS RELEASE (July 23, 2019) — Goodwill reminds back-to-school shoppers heading to the stores for the upcoming tax-free holiday, August 2 and 3, that shopping Goodwill locations in Iowa is always tax-free. Since Goodwill of the Heartland is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization, customers do not pay sales tax when shopping its Iowa stores.

20 May 2019

Goodwill Seeks Employers, Youth for CAREER AHEAD Summer Work Experience Program

By Goodwill of the Heartland

QUAD CITIES (May 20, 2019) — Goodwill of the Heartland is looking for employers and youth to participate in its new CAREER AHEAD summer work-experience program.

30 Jan 2019

Cold Weather Prompts Goodwill Stores to Close Early, Not Accept Donations at Drive-Ups

By Goodwill of the Heartland

Cold Weather Prompts Goodwill Stores to Close Early, Not Accept Donations at Drive-Ups

28 Jan 2019

Cold Weather Prompts Goodwill to Close Donation Drive-Ups

By Goodwill of the Heartland

NEWS RELEASE (January 28, 2019) — Due to the severe cold weather conditions expected, Goodwill of the Heartland will NOT be accepting donations at any of its 17 stores from Tuesday, January 29 at 7PM through Thursday, January 31 at 9AM.

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