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At the LIVE UNITED celebration on April 24, 2019, United Way of Central Iowa announced progress toward the community’s Goals for 2020 in Education,...

Updated October, 29, 2018 This holiday season, as wrapping paper is ripped off gifts, many kids will find hidden gems among their toys: books that...

A community-wide effort to improve central Iowa students’ reading skills has recruited 500 reading mentors and launched several strategies that are...

United Way of Central Iowa announced a new name for the Women’s Leadership Connection (WLC) at its 2018 Premier Event on August 30, 2018. The new...

One in three central Iowans doesn't earn enough to cover basic expenses without support. Many struggle to find enough food to eat or a place to sleep...

The percentage of central Iowa students graduating high school within five years increased to an all-time high of 93.6 in 2016, from 92.8 percent in...

After a long and hopefully fulfilling weekend focused on food, family, and finding the best shopping deals, today is an opportunity to focus on...

Youth in central Iowa, particularly those living in poverty, are much more likely to graduate high school and earn more money throughout their lives...

For many students, for many reasons, college may not be an option. Yet, many alternative paths exist that can lead to well-paying jobs and long-term...

As Book Buddy volunteers met their preschool reading partners over the past few weeks—the kids they will be working with throughout the school...