Danielle Dotzenrod is the co-owner of Dotzy's Restaurant and Saloon in Elgin. When she was 16 she won a modeling contest and represented the U.S. abroad. She's spent the last 13 years living in Los Angeles, California singing and acting and doing other jobs in the entertainment industry. More>>
After the accident, Yonnet decided to specialize in rehabilitation -- specifically working with spinal cord injuries, amputations, brain injuries, strokes and multiple sclerosis.
One of the main reasons he came to Iowa is because Covenant Medical Center offered to help him with a multiple sclerosis clinic. More>>
Austin Deitrick gives a warm welcome to everyone visiting the Black Hawk County YMCA. He started at the front desk this past winter.Austin Deitrick gives a warm welcome to everyone visiting the Black Hawk County YMCA. He started at the front desk this past winter. More>>
Diane Bond's bosses nominated her for the Women in Manufacturing STEP Award. It recognizes outstanding women in the industry of science, technology, engineering and production.The operations manager at Commercial Vehicle Group in Edgewood, Diane Bond, was recently honored with the Women in Manufacturing STEP Award for excellence in manufacturing. More>>
Dorothy Foxen just reached an incredible milestone, 50 years in the same job! Dorothy Foxen is the secretary at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Dyersville. The job was originally supposed to be temporary. More>>
Last April, Trudy Seidel was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, or PH. More>>
Gabe Wright, a fifth grader at West Elementary in Independence, was born six weeks premature and spent two weeks in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Because of his own experience, Gabe feels strongly about doing his part to help fund research through the March of Dimes to prevent premature birth. More>>
Retrieving Freedom in rural Waverly got its nonprofit status in October 2011. Operated by Scott Dewey, the organization trains service dogs for children with autism and veterans with physical disabilities or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. More>>
Jean Moore and Sandy Lawry are both members of the Waterloo Quota International Club. Recently, they were recognized for their years of volunteer service to the local club. More>>
Caleb Thomas launched Strive For Success in October. It's an academic and enrichment youth center in Iowa City. Thomas is a former elementary school guidance counselor, and focuses his new program on third through eighth graders. More>>
Wynette Mills of Waverly released her first book four years ago. It was based on her oldest grandson, Jared. She's now spreading the word on her second book. This one is based on her other grandson, Wade. More>>
Ralph Sienknecht started driving a school bus 56 years ago for Clutier Public School, which is now part of North Tama County Schools. More>>
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