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Bidwell Riverside envisions a future when no one lives in poverty and every person has the opporunity for a positive future.

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Current Needs

While the Bidwell Riverside Center continually needs donations of any kind, the world has a never ending need for Dr. King’s messages: “The church must be reminded that it is not the master or the servant of the state, but rather the conscience of the state. It must be the guide and the critic of [...]

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Who We Are

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The History of Bidwell Riverside Center In 1893, faithful Christians witnessed the pain and poverty of the poor citizens in Des Moines, Iowa. In response to the pain, the Methodist Deaconess Program helped begin Bidwell Riverside Center. Since then, Bidwell Riverside Center has been an ardent servant of the mission of Jesus Christ. We endeavor [...]

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Director’s Blog

Endless Potential

What do you see when you see a child? I’ll be honest; I do look at my children and also the [more]

Jesus is coming...look busy.

Waiting, Part II. I recently penned an article about waiting in line (which you can see here http://www.bidwellriverside.org/standing-in-line/ if you are [more]

Bells and Stars

Disclaimer:  Yes, I am aware that Christmas is a time to reflect on Christ’s birth and yes, I know it [more]

Sink or Swim

Imagine you are responding to a ship that has sunk.  You arrive on the scene and there are many people [more]

Horton (Bidwell) Hears a Who (Person in Need)

Horton Hears a Who is a classic Dr. Seuss tale that tells the story of Horton the Elephant.  Horton, while [more]

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Programs

Child Development Center We are open from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. There is a one time $15.00 registration fee per family. Our current weekly prices are as follows: 18 months – 2 year olds: $170 2 – 3 year olds: $ 150 3 – 5 year olds: $ 140 We also accept DHS and Promise Jobs funding. Scholarships  may be available to those who qualify. Sponsored in part by: United Way of Central Iowa   For any more information, please give us a call at 515/244-2268  Read More →

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