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Nurses named to 2025 ‘Great Iowa Nurses’

Two Fort Dodge nurses were named as 2025 Great Iowa Nurses for their contributions to their patients, team members, and the nursing profession. Ellen Vanderhoff and Alissa Wiemers, both nurses at UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge, received the honor this week. Vanderhoff has been a ...

Town and Country — Hometown Motors brings best of both to Rockwell City

ROCKWELL CITY — Trent Blair has been a Rockwell City area pig farmer for many years. Despite his success on the country side, he and his family decided to add to their resume by buying a car dealership in their hometown. Hometown Motors blossomed soon after he took over in early ...

‘Innovation in rural hospitals’

For its commitment to providing exceptional rural health care, UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award from The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Performance Leadership Awards honor rural hospitals that rank in the top 25 percent nationwide for ...

At the Fair

PILOT MOUND — When the Scott family sets a goal, they accomplish it together. For the owners of Scott Amusements, the list of accomplishments ranges from purchasing an award-winning carnival six years ago, to traveling the state together to support county fairs and festivals, and even ...

Humboldt County FB supports Northern Research Farm expansion

KANAWHA — Curiosity powers innovation at the Northern Research and Demonstration Farm near Kanawha, which has served farmers for decades through field days and more. The Humboldt County Farm Bureau recently donated $5,000 to support the $850,000 capital campaign to construct a new, ...