For our 50th anniversary, we surprised our amazing staff with gifts! 🎁 They got to choose from a picnic basket, car kit, HydroJug tumbler, or stadium chair. We’re so grateful for our team and 50 years together! #50thAnniversary #VNU #PurposePrivacyDignity #50years

Road trip! We traveled to Minneapolis yesterday for the Twins game. ⚾ What a fun time! 😎 #RoadTrip #TwinsGame #GameDay #MinnesotaTwins #vnu #VillageNorthwestUnlimited #PurposePrivacyDignity

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✨ #TBT to last year’s Shining on Our Purpose formal! ✨ Such an unforgettable night filled with fun, laughter and memories that still make us smile. 💛 #ThrowbackThursday #VNU #ShiningOnOurPurpose #VillageNorthwestUnlimited #2024 #PurposePrivacyDignity

We had a great time at the Sheldon Celebration Days parade yesterday celebrating our 50th anniversary! #villagenorthwestunlimited #vnu #50thanniversary #SheldonCelebrationDays #parade #purposeprivacydignity

The rivalry is ON! Who are you cheering for? 🔥 #VNU #IowavsIowaState #VillageNorthwestUnlimited #Hawkeyes #Cyclones #PurposePrivacyDignity

It's Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, and we're raising our hats to all our DSPs for what they do every day! We are better because of the care and support you provide. #DSPRecognitionWeek #EverydayHeroes #VillageNorthwestUnlimited #VNU #PurposePrivacyDignity

We had a small group go to South Dakota State University's dairy farm recently. The visit included tours, hands-on learning and sampling of ice cream! #SDSU #CommunityLearning #VillageNorthwestUnlimited #VNU #RoadTrip

Recently we celebrated the 20-year work anniversary of seven of our wonderful staff members. Join us in congratulating Ruth, Gina, Elaine, Barb, Tiffany and Tammie, pictured here with President Barry Whitsell. Also celebrated but not pictured is Mike.

Introducing the athletes representing Team Iowa in volleyball at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games! Charles White, Allie Ernst, Colby Huffman, Travis Klein Matt Kramer, Keyanna Brower Scott Wheeler, John List, Isabel Back, Dan DeBoer #SpecialOlympics #VillagePanthers

Earlier this month we had projects from 16 different artists entered into the Clay County Fair creative arts competition. Here are some of the blue and red ribbon winners with their entries. Each is unique to its artist's interests and style. #VNU #ClayCountyFair

We held a wellness fair for our employees last week with a participation perk of 200 dollars CASH. Yep! Our leadership decided to offer each employee $200 to encourage participation and healthy choices. Have you had a look at our job opportunities lately? villagenorthwest.org/employment

One of our favorite parts of this season is... the creativity! We hosted our annual scarecrow and pumpkin contest today and imagination and individual expression were on display everywhere. #VillageNorthwestUnlimited #HalloweenFun #PurposePrivacyDignity

We had 45 Village Panthers participate in district bowling for #SpecialOlympics last month, including several first-time bowlers. The state competition will be held Nov. 21 in Omaha. We have 17 athletes going because they came in first place at districts. Go Panthers!

For #GivingTuesday this year, we are raising funds for a new van. Our wheelchair accessible Ford Econoline E350 has served us well for 20 years; but due to its age and high mileage, it needs to be retired. You can donate here villagenorthwest.org/donate. Thank you for your support!

This year several of the people we serve reached significant work anniversaries at their respective workplaces. Join us in congratulating Eric - 15 years at Sanford Health, Burt - 10 years at Dollar General, Suzy - 25 years at Sanford Health and Kirt - 10 years at Hy-Vee.

We took in the play "Dragons Love Tacos" at #NorthwesternCollege last week. It was really interactive and fun to see the students perform. #LiveTheater #ArtsAndCulture

We held a Thanksgiving program today that featured special music, a reading and lesson from our spiritual services coordinator and many moments of sharing. It's good to get together and take time to be thankful! #GivingThanks #PurposePrivacyDignity

Basketball season is here and the Village Panthers are preparing to take the court at many games in the area. Check out this schedule and be sure to cheer them on at halftime! 🏀 #VillagePanthers #GoPanthers #PurposePrivacyDignity

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