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Date Description Source Article
6/19/24 Cedar Valley Kids: Addressing Local Childcare Needs Through Community Collaboration and Employer Partnerships Chicago Fed Article
6/11/24 EPI's More Than You See event to feature music, auction, program Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
10/16/23 Recipients named for The Courier's 20 Under 40 class of 2023 - James Perry Receives Award Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
4/13/23

EPI, One Vision to go head-to-head in 'Jeopardy' quiz show for Autism Awareness

Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
10/12/22 EPI hires James Perry as Chief Financial Officer Waverly Newspapers Article
10/12/22 Perry named EPI's new CFO Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
9/4/22 Katie Slade named executive director at Exceptional Persons, Inc. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
5/19/22 'More Than You See' benefit marks 65 years of Exceptional Persons, Inc. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
5/8/22 EPI to mark 65th anniversary with live music on May 20 Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
2/15/22

Exceptional Persons Inc. awarded quality assurances accreditation

Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
1/17/22 Iowa's Child-Care Problems Show Scale of Washington's Challenge The Wall Street Journal Article
1/12/22

Work-based learning expected to grow as Waterloo Career Center launches day care experience for students

Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
3/26/21 Ernst, Hinson push for more money for access to childcare KWWL Article
3/12/21

Gov. Kim Reynolds talks child care in Waterloo

Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
3/10/21 Gov. Reynolds launches Child Care Task Force; awards child care grants KWWL Article
3/8/21

'The perfect storm' -- COVID worsens child care crisis

Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
9/6/20

Employee development is key at Exceptional Persons

Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
8/6/20

'Invisible' healthcare heroes go above the call 

Fox28: Iowa's News Now Article
7/16/20 Child care providers anxiously waiting for final word from school districts KWWL Article
5/13/20 Sparks to speak at Congressional Briefing  Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
5/9/20 Letter: Disability workers Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
4/25/20 Local woman wins national award Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
10/06/19

EPI volunteers blazing safer Cedar Valley trails 

Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
4/18/19

EPI, Clear Lake nonprofit to partner

Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
1/11/2019 Staff excited about Hawkeye opening new adult learning center Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
11/10/2018 Exceptional Persons partners with Hawkeye Community College on new child care center Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
11/05/2018

Child care center coming to Waterloo at Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center

KWWL Article
10/07/2018 People in Business  Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
10/03/2018 Making Connections Courier Inclusion Article
7/19/2018 Remembering John Deery Sr. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
5/28/2018 Day care shortage hampers economy Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
5/23/2018 EPI received grant from the Otto Schoitz Foundation  Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
4/10/2018 Exceptional Persons, Inc. fundraiser expected to hit $45,000 Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
1/18/2018

Bill would allow Iowa’s disabled to avoid managed care in Medicaid

Des Moines Register Article
10/03/2016 Giving Back: Employers offer opportunities Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
2/19/2016 EPI Expanding Offices at Former PDCM Insurance Site Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
7/29/2015 UNI and Exceptional Persons Inc. celebrate 25 years of the ADA Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
10/16/2014 "The 'Boys' in the Bunkhouse" has received the Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability. Arizona State University Article
06/16/2014 My Waterloo Days brings out the 'fun' in this years' theme. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
05/11/2014 EPI looking at structural changes, enhancing community services. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
03/09/2014 The 'Boys' in the Bunkhouse NY Times Article
03/03/2014 Top CFO, Deb Jungling, Balancing Act. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
02/25/2014 Courier presents two Finance Leadership Awards. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
01/07/2014 EPI Communications and Development Director Katie Slade - Courier's 20 Under 40 profile. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Watch Video
12/30/2013 EPI Board Member Dan Levi - Courier's 20 Under 40 profile. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Watch Video
12/01/2013 Covenant recognizes award recipients Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
11/15/2013 EPI event raises funds, awareness. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
09/16/2013 20 Under 40 recipients named. EPI Board Member and EPI Communications and Development Director chosen. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
08/08/2013 Harkin shows support of Americans with Disabilities Act in Cedar Falls. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
05/16/2013 A 'Wake-Up Call' To Protect Vulnerable Workers From Abuse. NPR Article
05/14/2013 Settlement in Atalissa Bunkhouse Case. KWWL Watch Video
12/11/2012 Legislators visit Cedar Valley schools, day cares. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
10/04/2012 Iowans get moving in walks statewide. KWWL Article
09/24/2012 EPI holds 55-year celebration. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
04/13/2011 Two years after Atalissa, disabled workers continue to progress. KWWL Article
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01/23/2011 Community service agencies, such as EPI, challenged by rising fuel prices. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
09/06/2010 Exceptional Persons, Inc. is voted Employer of Choice for the third consecutive year. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
11/19/2009 Atalissa Update. Radio Interview with Iowa Public Radio's Pat Blank. Iowa Public Radio Listen Now
09/07/2009 EPI voted a top 20 Employer of Choice. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
08/12/2009 Evansdale residents relocated after fire. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
06/28/2009 Employee finds job success through Exceptional Persons, Inc. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Article
02/10/2009 EPI welcomes the 21 Atalissa men living with intellectual disabilities to the Waterloo area and a more dignified way of life. Des Moines Register Article

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