I was fortunate to be a part of a Character Counts training effort including teachers, business leaders, clergy and other community leaders for the youth in Champaign County. At its core, Michael ...

WEEK UNTIL THE SHUTDOWN ENDS. CONGRESS IS RECOGNIZING THIS WEEK AS NATIONAL CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK. THE GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE CHARACTER COUNTS ORGANIZATION IS BASED RIGHT HERE IN CENTRAL IOWA.

Willingly helping others is often a vital component for pillars of character, residents who put community service and empathy ahead of their own needs. Character Counts aims to recognize these ...