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Giving Tuesday 712 fundraiser for nonprofits blows past 2024 total

Andrew Smith
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
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The Community Foundation for Western Iowa saw colossal donations from both individual donors and companies during its Giving Tuesday 712 fundraising event supporting nonprofits throughout nine Southwest Iowa counties.

The Community Foundation for Western Iowa had a busy day during the annual Giving Tuesday 712 drive on Dec. 2, 2025. Here, President and CEO Donna Dostal talks about the impact of Giving Tuesday for organizations across the region.

120325-cbn-news-giving-p2 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, center, chats with Career EdVantage Executive Director Cara Cool Trede, right, and Director of Strategic Initiatives Bailey McQueen-Jones after presenting the organization with a $1,000 check during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 party at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

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120325-cbn-news-giving-p3 — Deb Masker and students in the Southwest Iowa Leadership Academy pose for a portrait with a $1,000 check during the Community Foundation for Western Iowa's Giving Tuesday 712 party at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
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A look at the Giving Tuesday 712 festivities

120325-cbn-news-giving-p1 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, center, and Director of Operations Catrina Trabal, right, pose for a selfie with guests during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p2 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, center, chats with Career EdVantage Executive Director Cara Cool Trede, right, and Director of Strategic Initiatives Bailey McQueen-Jones after presenting the organization with a $1,000 check during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 party at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p3 — Deb Masker and students in the Southwest Iowa Leadership Academy pose for a portrait with a $1,000 check during the Community Foundation for Western Iowa's Giving Tuesday 712 party at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p4 — From left, PowerTech President and CEO Josh Kallsen poses for a portrait with Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs Executive Director Blake Johnson and Program and Fund Development Director Kim Smith holding a $1,000 check during the Community Foundation for Western Iowa's Giving Tuesday 712 party at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p5 — Evan Summy with Midwest Ag Services, right, chats with Micah House Philanthropy Director Maren Larsen during the Community Foundation for Western Iowa's Giving Tuesday 712 party at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p6 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, right, presents a $1,000 check to Erin Sullivan with the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon Club during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p7 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, right, presents a $1,000 check to Historical Society of Pottawattamie County board member Jennifer Benson during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p8 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, left, presents a $1,000 check to Radio Talking Book Service Executive Director Bekah Jerde during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p9 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, left, presents a $1,000 check to Southwest Iowa Nature Trails President Grant Wiese during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p10 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, right, presents a $1,000 check to CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs President Kristen Blum for the CHI Health Foundation during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p11 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa Community Engagement Manager Sam Kruse, left, presents a $1,000 check to Connections Area Agency on Aging's Aubury Krueger-Kutchara during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p12 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, right, has a fun celebration with Collective for Hope's Cliff McEvoy after presenting him with a $1,000 check during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p13 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, right, chats with Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center Executive Director Abbey Loughman after presenting her with a $1,000 check during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p14 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal speaks about this year's Giving Tuesday 712 fundraising drive with media inside the foundation's offices on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p15 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, right, chats with Jeremiah Woltemath from Dickinson and Clark CPAs during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p16 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa staff members pose for photos during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. From left, Mindi Skokan, Sam Kruse, Rachel Morehead, Donna Dostal, Cathy Wright and Catrina Trabal.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p17 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa staff members and guests socialize during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p18 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, left, presents a $1,000 check to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands MentorU Program Director Sam Maxfield during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p19 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, left, presents a $1,000 check to Tri-Center Community School District Superintendent Angie Huseman during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p20 — From left, Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal presents a $1,000 check to Story Street Pantry's Aretha Gearhart, Emily Walling and Jamie Lorenz during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

120325-cbn-news-giving-p21 — Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal, right, presents a $1,000 check to social worker Wendy Spetman with Bethany Lutheran Health Services during the foundation's Giving Tuesday 712 celebration at Full Fledged Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
JOE SHEARER, THE NONPAREIL

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