VerHelst and Giddings named Thornblade winners

Posted January 31, 2012
Mike VerHelst, Nora Springs, and Cathy Giddings, rural Humboldt, recently received Tom Thornblade Awards from Opportunity Village for outstanding job performance in support of people with disabilities.
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Sunday winter special at General Store in Clear Lake

Posted January 11, 2012
The Village General Store in Clear Lake has a Sunday Winter Special going on now through March 31, 2012.
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Former mayor Bill Shaver passes away

Posted January 11, 2012
Longtime Opportunity Village resident and former Village Mayor Bill Shaver passed away Jan. 9 at Oakwood Care Center.
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Boyer Pool announces swimming lessons for 2012

Posted January 10, 2012
Boyer Pool announces the swimming lessons schedule for 2012.

Donna May receives Echelbarger Award 2011

Posted December 22, 2011
Donna May, Mason City, received the 2011 Echelbarger Award for Village Employee of the Year.
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Christmas concert Dec. 10

Posted December 6, 2011
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Three new Thornblade winners in October

Posted October 31, 2011
Ellen Reyna, Tony Jennings, and Elda Stone received Thornblade Awards in October as outstanding employees of Opportunity Village.
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NPS moves across Fort Dodge

Posted October 28, 2011
Northwoods Products & Services (NPS) has moved across Fort Dodge and is open in its new location at 1301 A St.
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"Challenging Behavior" workshop open to families

Posted October 5, 2011
A workshop for staff on Oct. 20, about dealing with challenging behaviors, is also available to families of individuals supported by Opportunity Village.
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Start Somewhere Walk on Oct. 7

Posted October 3, 2011
Opportunity Village will participate in the statewide "Start Somewhere Walk" on Oct. 7.
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