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June 18, 2025

Bianca finds out her wish is being granted!

Bianca loves roller coasters and is eager to experience the park, ride a train, and meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse in person! Hy-Vee helped make this 5-year-old's wish reveal extra special with a minnie mouse-themed party!
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June 18, 2025

Bianca celebrates her wish to go to Disneyland Resort!

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Make-A-Wish Iowa is making dreams come true. Five-year-old Bianca celebrated her wish to drive to Disneyland to meet Minnie Mouse coming true on Friday, according to a media release. Bianca’s mom, Breanna Green, said the family has been talking about the trip over the past few weeks and getting excited.
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May 06, 2025

Make-A-Wish Iowa helps Adel girl meet Disney princesses

6-year-old from Adel has been crowned the fairest of them all. Evie's wish of going to Walt Disney World was granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa. Evie has a respiratory disorder. Her wish was to go to Walt Disney World to meet Princess Belle.
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April 23, 2025

Help Make-A-Wish Iowa at the 26th Annual Riverbend Gala: Wishes in Bloom

A simple wish can mean the world to a child fighting a serious illness, and you can help grant those wishes.
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April 23, 2025

Bid on a Taylor Swift Guitar at the Make-A-Wish Iowa Riverbend Gala

A donation from a community member of an instrument from a musical superstar is going to help raise funds to make critically ill children’s wishes come true. Make-A-Wish Iowa is hosting the 26th annual Riverbend Gala: Wishes in Bloom on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The live auction is a highlight of the event and this year Taylor Swift fans will be thrilled to have the chance to win the authenticated, autographed guitar donated to the event.
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January 28, 2025

Iowa Girl Battling Cystic Fibrosis Gets Dream Trip From Make-A-Wish Iowa

An Iowa girl battling cystic fibrosis is getting her dream trip, thanks to Make-A-Wish Iowa. Make-A-Wish Iowa and Hy-Vee surprised 8-year-old Aaliyah Peters with the trip on Friday. Aaliyah and her family will go on an ocean adventure to Clearwater Beach, Florida, this fall to experience ocean fishing and a dolphin boat tour.
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