From welfare to employee of the year in Waterloo
Donnette Stempien, a former welfare recipient from Cedar Falls now living in Waterloo, was named Express Personnel Services employee of the year after earning a GED, completing Hawkeye Community College courses, and securing full-time work with Engineered Products. She credits DHS Promise Jobs for support and notes improved finances, a car, and a stable home.
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Waterloo
Donnette Stempien
Express Personnel Services
Stempien
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls High School
Dustin
Iowa
Clinton
Department of Human Services
Hawkeye Community
Promise
DHS
HCC
Engineered Products
Dunkerton
Express
Sharon Hagedorn
Hagedorn
Central Intermediate
Iguana Kidnapping Case Cracked at Storm Lake High
Dexter the three foot iguana and school mascot was stolen from Storm Lake High School. Police arrested Jason M. Smith 19 and a 17 year old male on burglary charges. The iguana was recovered and in good condition.
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Storm Lake
Dexter
Storm Lake High School
Mike Hanna
Hanna
Jason M. Smith
Smith
Buena Vista County
Mark Prosser
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