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Caring starts with kindness and choosing to treat others with compassion every day.
#Caring #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

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Brody Middle School in Des Moines, IA received the School of Character Award.

You can learn more by watching the video here: https://t.co/RYTxtBrm0E

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Trust is built when words and actions match, every day, in every choice.
#Trustworthiness #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

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Gratitude, kindness, and compassion help create supportive and welcoming communities.
#Caring #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

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Trustworthiness starts with honesty and choosing to do the right thing—even when no one is watching.
#Trustworthiness #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

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Protecting our environment and caring for our community shows good citizenship in action.
#GoodCitizenship #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

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LAST CALL Iowa Character Awards nominations close tonight at midnight.
Take 10 minutes to recognize someone who leads with character.
Nominate now: https://t.co/tk2Sduhdrh

#CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards

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Nominations close TOMORROW at midnight! Don’t miss your chance to recognize individuals, schools, teams, and organizations who lead with character across Iowa. Take a few minutes today to make your nomination count. https://t.co/tk2Sduhdrh

#CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards

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Only 3 days left to submit Iowa Character Awards nominations! Take a few minutes to recognize the people, schools, and organizations who exemplify character across Iowa. Nominations close Friday at midnight: https://t.co/tk2Sduhdrh

#CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards

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You can learn more by watching the video here: https://t.co/HZ107Utie5

Want to nominate someone for the 2026 awards? The nomination form is open: https://t.co/OLN1prFVsX

#IowaCharacterAwards #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

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Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations who make character count every day. Submit your nomination by May 1st: https://t.co/tk2Sduhdrh

#CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards

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Great athletic teams do more than compete, they lead with character. 🏅
Nominate an athletic team or organization that demonstrates integrity, teamwork, and leadership for the Iowa Character Awards.
⏰ Nominations close May 1 at midnight
Submit at https://t.co/2qpC4FG9YF

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Communities shape who we are and strong character makes them thrive.
Nominate a city, town, or community that leads with integrity, caring, and good citizenship for the Iowa Character Awards.
⏰ Nominations close May 1 at midnight
Submit at https://t.co/2qpC4FG9YF

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The Iowa Character Awards recognize communities and organizations making a positive impact through values-based leadership. Know one deserving recognition?

Nominate by May 1st: https://t.co/tk2Sduhdrh

#CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards

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The countdown is on! There’s still time to nominate an individual, school, organization, or team that leads with character. Submit your Iowa Character Awards nomination by May 1 at midnight: https://t.co/tk2Sduhdrh

#IowaCharacterAwards #CharacterCounts!

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Great character shows up on and off the field. Nominate an athlete or coach for the Iowa Character Awards: https://t.co/csJx6DHG3m

#CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards

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Congratulations to our 2025 CHARACTER COUNTS! ISTDA Award Recipients who were recognized for consistently demonstrating the 6 pillars of character!
CC! Coach of the Year: Alicia Ortner, Ballard Dance Team
CC! Dance Team of the Year: Maquoketa Valley Dance Team
#CHARACTERCOUNTS!

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The countdown continues! Thinking about submitting a nomination for the Iowa Character Awards? Here are a few helpful tips to get started! Nominations are open through May 1 at midnight. Start your nomination today: https://t.co/tk2Sduhdrh

#IowaCharacterAwards #CharacterCounts

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Looking for a simple way to teach kindness? 💛
Check out this FREE Kindness 101 lesson and video at
👉 https://t.co/SzANZEM1ZC

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Know a school, student organization, or educator leading with character? Nominate them by May 1: https://t.co/csJx6DHG3m

#CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards