Brooke Etten

When did you start working for the Anamosa Care Center?

November 27, 2018

Where do you live (town)? How long have you lived there?

I grew up in Prairieburg, Iowa and then moved to Anamosa in 2014.

Where did you graduate from high school? College? Year you became licensed for your job? (answer any or all if applicable)

I graduated from Kirkwood and became licensed for the 2nd time in 2019.

Tell us about your family.

I have 4 children and one step son. Dalton (16), Caleb (13), Shaylynn (9), Cody 21(step son) and Riley that passed away in 2007, he would have been 12 this year. I have a boyfriend, his name is Jason and we have been together almost 6 years.  We have 2 dogs Harley (Blue Heeler) and then we Have Dozer (mix). We also have an outside cat named Kobi and we have 4 horses.

What is one goal you have for your career?

Keep doing my best at my job!

Why do you love your job?

I love my job because I get to meet new people all the time and I love hearing about their life stories and how they grew up. I love being able to make them smile every day