Progress Industries

09/09/2026

Our Fall Session is here and we are excited to invite everyone to attend our Disability Services Info Series. September's Session is all about guardianship. Presented by a speaker from Decisions for Life. Come join in person at Progress Industries office or virtually on September 30th at 5:30 pm.
Link to join virtually: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/231939741

09/06/2026

To our P.I. employees, families, and friends: thank you for the dedication, encouragement, and support you share every day. Because of you, we are able to make meaningful progress for the people and communities we serve. We are grateful for all you do!

09/04/2026

Back in the spring, we launched our Disability Services Info Series. For our spring session, we had the pleasure of visiting with Stephanie Schmidt from Polk County Behavioral Health and Disability Services, who shared helpful information about the Disability Access Point.
You can watch the session video and learn more on our website: https://progressindustries.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disability-Access-Point-Overview.mp4
Stay tuned for our fall session—more information and the date will be announced soon!

08/18/2026

Progress Industries is excited to visit local schools with an informational booth to share more about who we are, what we do, and how we support individuals and families in our community. Stop by to meet our team, ask questions, pick up resources, and learn about ways to get involved. We will be at Newton Berg Middle School on August 19th and at Newton High School on August 24th. We look forward to connecting with students, staff, and families!

08/17/2026

On National Nonprofit Day, we want to take a moment to recognize the impact your generosity can have on the people we support.

Gifts to the P.I. Foundation help strengthen the programs and services provided by Progress Industries, providing people with disabilities opportunities to build independence, pursue meaningful goals, and achieve a fulfilling life in their community.

Every gift matters. Your generosity helps make these opportunities possible and supports a stronger, more inclusive community.

For more information about making a donation, please contact Melissa Butler at [email protected] or 641-275-3392. Donations can also be made online at https://progressindustries.org/ways-to-give/

08/13/2026

Happy Left-Handers Day! We’re celebrating a few of our awesome left-handed employees and the many years of service they represent at Progress Industries. A big shoutout to all P.I. lefties across our service locations — thank you for being part of the Progress team!

Featured Left to Right: Rich, Eric, Emily, Gayla, Keith

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

The Iowa State Fair is proud to partner with presenting sponsor ChildServe, along with programming sponsors Drake University and IAble, to host Sensory-Friendly Morning on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Can’t make it that morning? The Fair offers sensory-friendly features every day! Visit the website for daily recommendations and activities designed for individuals with sensory processing needs. The Service Center’s calming room is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information follow the link below.
https://www.iowastatefair.org/visit/sensory-friendly-morning

08/04/2026

For information about our services please visit our website or call our office 641-792-6119.

07/26/2026

Progress Industries is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 36th Anniversary. On July 26th we celebrate this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Celebrate with us by visiting: adaanniversary.org