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July 09, 2026
A Wish Realized: Iowa Teen Receives his Make-A-Wish
Smith was given a Polaris RANGER 1000 by Walters Roofing and Warners' Stellian, who partnered with Make-A-Wish Iowa.
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June 17, 2026
Make-A-Wish Iowa grants West Des Moines teen's UTV wish for outdoor adventures
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Make-A-Wish Iowa granted a West Des Moines teen’s wish for a UTV, allowing him to enjoy more outdoor adventures with his siblings.
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April 26, 2026
Quad Cities area teen’s wish marks Make a Wish Iowa’s 5,000th wish
BETTENDORF, Iowa. (KWQC) - A Quad Cities area teen got a very special gift Saturday night. Joshua Smith, 15, had his wish of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy named Samantha granted at Make-A-Wish Iowa’s annual Riverbend Gala at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf.
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March 05, 2026
Make-A-Wish Iowa grants Cedar Falls child's shopping spree wish
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Make-A-Wish Iowa sending teen to Super Bowl
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Seven-year-old battling leukemia celebrates wish with friends and family
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Iowa family recognized at Make-A-Wish America’s national Evening of Excellence
The Gerdin Family of Solon, Iowa was recognized at the Make-A-Wish Global Conference as Philanthropist of the Year.
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November 21, 2025
First family of Heartland Express honored by Make-A-Wish
The Gerdin Family of Solon, Iowa was honored at this year's Evening of Excellence Dinner at the Make-A-Wish Global Conference. Read more!
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October 28, 2025
Make-A-Wish Iowa grants trip to Universal Studios for young leukemia survivor
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — An 11-year-old who spent three years battling leukemia had a dream come true Monday night.
Penelope has a ticket for Universal Studios in Florida thanks to Make-A-Wish Iowa.
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Penelope has a ticket for Universal Studios in Florida thanks to Make-A-Wish Iowa.
October 28, 2025
People come together in North Liberty to celebrate Make-A-Wish recipient
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Penelope Pearson and her family will be visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ in Orlando, Florida.
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