Welcome to Goodwill

Goodwill of the Heartland is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to advance the social and economic well-being of people who experience barriers to independence.

We have provided training services and employment for people with disabilities since 1965.

Goodwill Industries of the Heartland encompasses a 19-county region in southeast Iowa and western Illinois (16 Iowa counties and 3 Illinois counties). View a map of the Goodwill of the Heartland territory.

Goodwill is accredited by CARF, the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission and is a member of the United Way of Johnson County and the United Way of East Central Iowa.

Snackers2 20th Anniversary




Sherry King, Assistant Program Director, serves up cake during the anniversary event.

Snackers2 in Muscatine celebrated its 20th Anniversary on Friday, June 13, 2008.

Snackers2 restaurant is owned and operated by Goodwill of the Heartland. Snackers was a long-term institution in downtown Muscatine operated by Muscatine County Community Services, but the restaurant closed. In late 2003, Goodwill undertook an initiative to bring its services to Muscatine and made plans to re-open the restaurant. When the location re-opened in February 2004, it opened as Snackers2.

Snackers2 is located at 206 East 2nd Street in downtown Muscatine.

Leadership Change is Made Official

Leadership of Goodwill of the Heartland officially changed on Thursday, June 19, during the meeting of the Board of Directors.

Goodwill President John Watson was recognized and thanked for his 29 years of guidance and leadership for the organization. Board members offered a standing ovation as the meeting drew to a close.

New President Jeff Nock was officially at the helm after officers of the board completed the necessary paperwork.

After the board transition, Goodwill leadership paused for a photo. From left to right, former President John Watson, New President Jeff Nock and Board Chairperson Dick Schwab.

More about Mr. Nock