Inaugural Dubuque Stag

We are expanding into Dubuque with our inaugural Dubuque Stag Event! Join us on October 10.

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Variety's Mobility Program

"This bike has allowed him to be like everyone else – to be independent and able to go on rides with his brother and neighborhood friends."

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Chili Cookoff with the Loop DSM

Join us at our fourth annual Chili Cookoff with the Loop DSM. Enter your chili in two categories: traditional and non-traditional.

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Upcoming Events

Chili Cookoff with the Loop DSM

10/20/24

Think you've got what it takes to be crowned a CHILI CHAMPION? Join us at our fourth annual Chili...

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Two Days of Compassion on KJJY & KDAT

12/10/24

Tune in to 92.5 KJJY in central Iowa and 104.5 KDAT in eastern Iowa during Variety's Two Days of C...

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51st Telethon Spotlight Show

03/01/25

Join us in celebrating our 51st Telethon! This year we will once again host a one-hour spotlight...

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Latest News

Variety Iowa Leadership Announcement

10/01/24

Sheri McMichael, Executive Director of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa, Announces Retirement and hiring of Wendy Ingham as the…

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81 Nonprofits Receive Variety Grants

09/24/24

Variety – the Children’s Charity Provides Funding to 81 Nonprofits Helping Children Throughout Iowa   Each year, nonprofits helping…

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Dedicated to helping children throughout Iowa

Variety's 50th Annual Telethon Spotlight