@TheRayCenter

Working to improve civility through character education & ethical leadership. Home of @CharacterCounts

 Des Moines, IA
drake.edu/raycenter
Joined June 2008
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Congratulations to Robin Brand, recipient of the 2026 CHARACTER COUNTS! Coach of the Year Award! 🏆 This award recognizes a coach who exemplifies the Six Pillars of Character. 📸 October 9 | Mount Vernon, Iowa #CharacterCounts #CoachOfTheYear #SixPillarsOfCharacter
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💙Kristi Knous, of Des Moines, received the 2026 Character Champion Award. 💙You can learn more by watching the video here: youtube.com/watch?v=1RhoAnIi… 💙Nominate someone for a 2027 Iowa Character Award: fs25.formsite.com/cciniowa/v… #IowaCharacterAwards #CHARACTERCOUNTS!
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Today, September 26th, is the annually celebrated Governor Robert D. Ray Day in Iowa! This day serves to honor Governor Ray's life, legacy, and accomplishments. 🎉💙 #CharacterCounts #GovernorRayDay
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Tomorrow's the day! 🍦 Join us for the Robert D. Ray Day Ice Cream Social and enjoy free ice cream while celebrating the legacy of RDR! ☔Location note: Due to projected weather this event will be held indoors on the lower level of Collier-Scripps Hall. #RobertDRayDay
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Just one week until the Robert D. Ray Day Ice Cream Social! Stop by for free ice cream as we honor Governor Robert D. Ray's legacy of civility, service, and leadership. Bring a friend and join us for an afternoon of community and celebration. #RobertDRayDay
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Join us in celebrating the lasting legacy of Governor Robert D. Ray with free ice cream, community, and reflection on a life dedicated to civility, service, and leadership. We hope to see you there! #RobertDRayDay
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Have a great school year!
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The Six Pillars of Character are the foundation for a positive school culture. When we lead with character, everyone succeeds. Who's ready to make it a T.R.R.F.C.C. year? 🙌 #CharacterCounts! #BackToSchool #CharacterEducation
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The pillar of Respect can look like... - Following the Golden Rule - Accepting differences - Being courteous - Using good manners How have you seen #Respect in action this week?
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We are so thankful for our event partners: - Fox 17 - Prairie Meadows - Hy-Vee - Murphy Enterprizes - Delta Dental - Gartner Family Foundation Iowa Character Awards wouldn't be possible without you! 💙 #CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards
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Our Executive Director, Scott Raecker, recently spoke with Iowa Capital Dispatch about the importance of restoring civility in public discourse and strengthening our communities through respectful dialogue. Read more here: iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026… #Civility #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

Civility advocates look for ways to restore 'Iowa Nice' to campaigns, public discourse • Iowa...

A group of former and current officeholders are looking to encourage civility by encouraging civic participation and civil interactions.

iowacapitaldispatch.com
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The pillar of Responsibility can look like... - Thinking before you act. - Giving your best effort. - Keep trying, even when things are hard. - Following through. How have you seen Responsibility in action this week? #CHARACTERCOUNTS!
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Want a ready-to-use kindness resource? Access a FREE Kindness 101 lesson and video at 👉 kindness101.com #CHARACTERCOUNTS!
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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: youtube.com/watch?si=2xn346Y… #IowaCharacterAwards #CHARACTERCOUNTS!
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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: raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-cha… #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. raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-cha… #CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards
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