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Bubble Ball 2019: Stunning Designs & Shattered Records

by bradbow | April 17, 2019 | News | 0 Comments

ChildServe’s 2019 Bubble Ball stunned from start to finish as over 90 local designers brought the “Musical Mashup” theme to life through their musical inspired bubble wrap creations.

Nursing at ChildServe: 2018 DAISY Award Winners

Nov 7, 2018

The DAISY Award celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. Check out the 2018 winners.

Beyond Words: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Awareness Month

Oct 30, 2018

Learn how to support the AAC users in your life.

Leader, Veteran, and ChildServe Team Member: Meet Steve Bailey

Nov 12, 2018

Steve Bailey, (standing behind the flag), is pictured here with his platoon in the 1970s. While he’s called Iowa home for many years, Steve Bailey, environmental services manager at ChildServe, traveled across the world during his years in the military. After...

ChildServe Named to Iowa’s Top Workplaces 2018

Oct 12, 2018

The Des Moines Register recently named ChildServe #13 on the list of 2018 Top Workplaces in Iowa.

ChildServe’s New CEO and President Step into Their Roles

Jul 2, 2018

Teri Wahlig, M.D. and David McKenzie bring decades of experience to their new positions.

ChildServe’s Run, Walk & Fun 4 the Kids

Jun 12, 2018

We had a blast supporting ChildServe’s adaptive summer programming! Check out our highlight video to see for yourself.

Bubble Ball 2018 – Kids, Cartoons, and Comics

Apr 18, 2018

From giant comic books and superheroes, to Scooby-Doo, the Minions, and Charlie Brown, Bubble Ball 2018 popped with outstanding bubble wrap creations.

ChildServe has Big News!

Jan 23, 2018

After more than 25 years serving as President/CEO of ChildServe, Lloyd VanderKwaak will retire on June 30, 2018. Teri Wahlig, MD will become ChildServe’s next CEO and David McKenzie will serve as President/COO.

ChildServe Named Non-Profit of the Year

Dec 4, 2017

The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce recently named ChildServe the Non-profit of the Year.

10/12/2018 – If You Can’t Breathe, You Can’t Function

May 22, 2018

A course by Mary Massery, PT, DPT, DSc and Faculty
This course will challenge the practitioner to make a paradigm shift: connecting breathing mechanics and postural control with management of trunk pressures. Through her model of postural control (Soda Pop Can Model), the speaker will link breathing mechanics with motor and physiologic behaviors (a multi-system perspective).

ChildServe Named to Iowa’s Top Workplaces 2017

Oct 4, 2017

The Des Moines Register recently named ChildServe to the list of Iowa’s Top Workplaces 2017. ChildServe was ranked #9, making 2017 the fourth year in a row that ChildServe has been named to the top 15 large employers in the state.

ChildServe’s New Location

Aug 28, 2017

ChildServe team members in Eastern Iowa are now under one roof at 2350 Oakdale Blvd., Coralville, IA 52241.

Twenty new Certified Brain Injury Specialists across ChildServe

Jul 18, 2017

Concussions and brain injuries turn life upside down. How does ChildServe help?

Childcare Quality Rating System Awards Announced

Jul 18, 2017

ChildServe Childcare Centers in Johnston and Ames celebrate successful results after testing from State of Iowa’s Quality Rating System.

We had another great time this year at ChildServe’s Run, Walk and FUN 4 the Kids!

Jun 20, 2017

Runners and walkers alike enjoyed a fresh breeze as they navigated the 5k course in the Johnston neighborhoods just north of ChildServe’s campus.

DAISY Award Winner

May 18, 2017

ChildServe nurses make an amazing difference in the lives of children, young adults, and families across Iowa. Individually, nurses can transform the lives of those they help support. For the Dearinger family, ChildServe nurse Pat Rice-Larimer has done just that.

7th Annual Bubble Ball Gala: Art Alive!

May 8, 2017

The poptastic event has raised $1,000,000 for kids with special healthcare needs since it’s inaugural event in 2011. Check out this year’s amazing creations to see how designers brought art to life!

Making Summer Special: Join us for the Run, Walk & Fun 4 the Kids!

May 3, 2017

Lace up your running shoes to help us make a difference for kids and young adults with special healthcare needs!

Coming Soon: ChildServe’s Newest Group Home

Mar 9, 2017

Progress on ChildServe’s newest group home continues as the summer opening approaches.

Drake Kids of the Game

Mar 9, 2017

ChildServe recently partnered with Drake University to celebrate the accomplishments of four children with difficult health conditions.

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ChildServe improves the health and well-being of nearly 4,500 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We serve children with developmental delays, disabilities, acquired injuries, and other special healthcare needs.