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Danielle Dotzenrod moves back to Iowa from L.A. to open new restaurant Video included

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>>

Snowboarding accident alters career path for Dr. Gael Yonnet Video included

Dr. Yonnet was paralyzed after a snowboarding accident. Dr. Yonnet was paralyzed after a snowboarding accident.

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.
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Austin Deitrick shows persistence in life & at his job at the YMCA Video included

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.

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 of CVG in Edgewood recognized for excellence in manufacturing Video included

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. 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 celebrates 50 years at St. Francis Xavier School in Dyersville Video included

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>>

Trudy Seidel of Vinton hopes to help find a cure for pulmonary hypertension Video included

Last April, Trudy Seidel was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, or PH. Last April, Trudy Seidel was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, or PH.

Last April, Trudy Seidel was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, or PH. More>>

11-year-old Gabe Wright & his classmates raise money to prevent premature birth Video included

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>>

Scott Dewey trains service dogs through Retrieving Freedom in Waverly Video included

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>>

Waterloo Quota Club selects two members as "Volunteer of the Year" Video included

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 launches Strive For Success to help at-risk youth

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 releases second book in Nana & Me series

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 set to retire after 56 years of driving a school bus

Bus driver Ralph Sienknecht Bus driver Ralph Sienknecht

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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