Phone: 515-242-6091 To register for Fort Dodge Community College classes (only), e-mail Opal. |
In 1990, Opal was selected to be a field taxpayer service specialist, a position dedicated to provide education and assistance to the taxpaying public. Her duties include traveling an assigned area of the state and providing presentations to service clubs and professional and business organizations. Other duties include presenting seminars, workshops and classes, as well as calling upon new businesses. As a taxpayer service specialist, Opal developed a series of small business workshops which she has presented at DMACC, Iowa Valley Community College, West Des Moines Adult Education, Southwestern Community College, Indianola Learning Center, and Iowa Central Community College. Opal also provides continuing education seminars for CPAs and accountants. In 2003, Opal was presented the Continuing Education Teacher of the Year Award by DMACC. In 2004, the Iowa Association for Lifelong Learning presented Opal with the Outstanding Adult Educator Award. |
Opal began working for the Iowa Department of Revenue in 1984 as a revenue agent. In 1987 she was promoted to examiner in the Individual Audit Section.