Iowa Community Care Foundation

04/08/2026

💙 Recognizing a Special Coach 💙

Sometimes the biggest impact comes from those who don’t seek the spotlight…

We want to take a moment to recognize another of our Central Lee Special Olympics coaches—Camden Thornburg.

As a senior at Central Lee, Cam brings a strong passion for sports and a commitment to helping others grow. He has been involved in football and track & field and has spent years supporting youth football programs—encouraging and guiding younger athletes along the way.

Now, as part of our Special Olympics coaching team, Cam is stepping into a leadership role—working alongside fellow coaches and helping guide our athletes with patience, encouragement, and heart. As the youngest member of the coaching staff, he is already making a meaningful impact.

Cam will continue his football career and education at Briar Cliff University, where he plans to study strength and conditioning and pursue coaching.

Though he may be a quiet person at times, his leadership and dedication speak volumes. We are proud to have him as part of our coaching team. 💙🏅

04/06/2026

🎉 Welcome to Our New Coaches! 🎉

The Iowa Community Care Foundation (ICCF) is excited to announce and warmly welcome Kassidy Simmons and Erin Benner, the coaches for the newly formed Central Lee Special Olympics team! 🏅

Their dedication and enthusiasm will help our athletes grow, compete, and shine in every practice and event. We can’t wait to see all the great things these coaches and our athletes will achieve together!

Join us in giving them a big ICCF welcome! 👏💙

03/17/2026

📣 Keokuk Special Olympics Needs One Key Volunteer!

We already have interested athletes excited to compete and possible coaches ready to train, but the team cannot move forward without a Delegation Manager (Team Coordinator).

This role is mostly paperwork and communication with Special Olympics Iowa—you don’t have to coach, just help keep things organized so our athletes can participate!

In many communities, the Delegation Manager is simply a parent or community member who helps keep things organized so local athletes — including their own child — have the opportunity to participate.

💙 Central Lee has begun practices and Fort Madison has an active team—We would love for Keokuk kids and adults to have the same fun opportunity!

If you’re organized, reliable, and want to make a real impact in your community, message me directly. One person stepping up can make this team a reality!

03/11/2026

Two new Special Olympic teams are forming in Keokuk and Central Lee areas. Looking for athletes to join these teams. We would love to have you as well as volunteers interested in helping with the teams. See contact information at the bottom.

03/11/2026

💙 Thank you to Community Foundation of Carroll County for awarding grant funding to support the purchase of a used handicap-accessible van for the residents of Community Care of Iowa’s small group homes and Day Habilitation program in Carroll.

🚐 Reliable transportation is vital for the individuals we serve. This van will help residents get to medical appointments, attend recreational activities, and enjoy outings such as trips to the park for walking and exercise.

We appreciate the Community Foundation of Carroll County’s support as we work toward improving accessible transportation and expanding opportunities for independence, health, and community connection for the individuals we serve.

Every trip, walk, and outing helps our residents enjoy more independence, health, and connection in the community. 💙

Thank you to the members of the Community Foundation of Carroll County for your support!

Pictured are ICCF and Community Care of Iowa representatives with the Community Foundation of Carroll County at the grant award ceremony.

02/28/2026

During the Fort Madison Chamber annual dinner and awards ceremony, many people were recognized; three received awards.

02/28/2026

Congratulations Marshall!

We’re excited to announce the nominees for Citizen of the Year, sponsored by the Fort Madison Daily Democrat! Nominations were accepted throughout January, and we’re honored to recognize two individuals who make Fort Madison better every day:

✨ Jordan Prado – for his dedication to helping residents and businesses through his work and volunteerism, and for his leadership in revitalizing the Fort Madison Mexican Fiesta and supporting community events.

✨ Marshall Barker – for sharing positivity and pride in Fort Madison through “Life with Marshall,” shining a light on local businesses and reminding us all of the power of kindness.

The winner will be announced at the Chamber Annual Dinner on Friday, February 27, where we’ll also recognize our Ambassador of the Year. It will be a great night with live entertainment, Cork Pull, auctions, raffle, cash bar, and a live painting by Gin Lammert!

🎟 RSVP by Feb. 17
📞 319-372-5471 | chamber@fortmadison.com

02/28/2026

We’re excited to announce the nominees for Citizen of the Year, sponsored by the Fort Madison Daily Democrat! Nominations were accepted throughout January, and we’re honored to recognize two individuals who make Fort Madison better every day:

✨ Jordan Prado – for his dedication to helping residents and businesses through his work and volunteerism, and for his leadership in revitalizing the Fort Madison Mexican Fiesta and supporting community events.

✨ Marshall Barker – for sharing positivity and pride in Fort Madison through “Life with Marshall,” shining a light on local businesses and reminding us all of the power of kindness.

The winner will be announced at the Chamber Annual Dinner on Friday, February 27, where we’ll also recognize our Ambassador of the Year. It will be a great night with live entertainment, Cork Pull, auctions, raffle, cash bar, and a live painting by Gin Lammert!

🎟 RSVP by Feb. 17
📞 319-372-5471 | chamber@fortmadison.com

02/27/2026

Our All You Can Eat Fish Fries are now EVERY FRIDAY through Easter. Serving 5:30 to 8:00 PM.

10/18/2025

✨ Supporting Special Olympics in Southeast Iowa! ✨

Iowa Community Care Foundation (ICCF) was proud to create and donate themed baskets and a wine rack for the Burlington Special Olympics Annual Fundraising Auction held on September 27th. Our Margarita Fiesta basket, Christmas Cookie Baking basket, and wine rack helped raise funds to support local Special Olympics athletes.

Accepting the donations is James Bonar for the Burlington Special Olympics team.

A special thank-you to Stage 2 in Ft Madison for generously donating several items included in the baskets — and to everyone who came out to support such a great cause!

ICCF is proud to support Special Olympics programs in Southeast Iowa and to continue our mission of helping individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout Iowa. 💙