Ready to donate your car in Iowa today? With Heartland Wheels, partnered with Heritage for the Blind, you can start your donation in just 2 minutes and get pickup as soon as the same day in most metro areas when you call before noon on a weekday. A live coordinator walks you through the details, confirms your vehicle and location, and locks in your pickup window so you know exactly when your driveway will be clear.
The process is built for Iowa donors who are ready to act now. Whether you’re in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City, Waterloo, Ames, West Des Moines, Council Bluffs, or a smaller town, you can begin online or by phone today. We’ll confirm your car’s year, make, model, condition, and exact location—running or not—and schedule free towing with flatbed service if needed. There’s no inspection or repairs required. After your vehicle sells, Heritage for the Blind mails you a written tax receipt, typically within 30 days, that fully meets IRS Form 1098‑C rules for donations over $500. You get your space back fast, support people who are blind or visually impaired, and lock in your tax deduction—all starting today.
Your complete donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesBegin right now online or by phone. Share your contact info, vehicle year, make, model, and whether it runs. Iowa donors in areas like Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and beyond can complete this step in about two minutes and be ready to schedule pickup today.
Talk to a live Iowa coordinator
5-10 minutesMonday through Saturday, a live coordinator reviews your details, confirms your exact pickup address anywhere in Iowa, and answers timing questions. Call before noon in most metro areas and they can usually offer same‑day or next‑business‑day pickup options on the spot.
Schedule your free tow or flatbed pickup
Same day or next business dayChoose the pickup window that works for you. In and around Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Iowa City, Coralville, and similar areas, most weekday morning requests can be scheduled for later that day or the very next business day—no keys in hand required.
Hand off the vehicle and clear your driveway
15-30 minutes at pickupThe driver arrives within your scheduled window, handles the loading (including non‑running cars on a flatbed), and completes any simple release paperwork. From a driveway in Cedar Falls to a farm drive outside Ames, your car is gone and your space is open in one quick visit.
Vehicle sale and tax receipt
Within about 30 daysAfter transport, your vehicle is processed and sold to benefit Heritage for the Blind. Typically within 30 days, you receive a written tax receipt by mail. For donations valued over $500, it’s structured to satisfy IRS Form 1098‑C requirements for your federal tax deduction.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Same-day or next-business-day pickup in most Iowa metros
When you call on a weekday before noon from areas like Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, or Iowa City, dispatch can usually arrange towing for later that day or the very next business day, depending on local truck availability.
2-minute start from anywhere in Iowa
Whether you’re in a downtown Des Moines condo, a Cedar Rapids suburb, or a rural property near Marshalltown, you can start your donation in about two minutes online or by phone—no photos, inspection, or paperwork upload required to lock in your pickup.
Monday–Saturday live dispatch and coordination
A live coordinator is available Monday through Saturday to confirm your details and scheduling. That means you’re not waiting days for a call back—most Iowa donors get their pickup window set during the very first call or immediately after submitting the form.
Non-running cars and farm vehicles welcome
Your car does not have to start or even roll. Free flatbed service is available across Iowa, so an engine issue, flat tires, or a long‑parked car in a barn or outbuilding won’t delay your donation or your pickup date.
No inspection or repairs needed to donate
You don’t need to fix anything, clean the car, or arrange an inspection. Just accurately describe the condition, remove personal items, and be ready for the driver. This keeps the process fast, simple, and on track for same‑day or next‑day towing in most areas.