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Keeping Fort Dodge on its feet

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While Dr. Madison Leyk was exploring different career possibilities in the medical profession, she worked in a long term care facility in which none of the residents could walk. “That made me realize how important it is to keep people on their feet,” she said. In fact, she worked in ...

Iowa banks continue to drive Iowa’s economy in second quarter

Local Business

Despite continued inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty, Iowa’s banking industry finished the second quarter with year-over-year growth. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. state-specific data released Tuesday showed loan, deposit and asset growth from the prior year. “This ...

Cathcart named Employee of Month at TRMC

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Brittney Cathcart, administrator support coordinator in the Critical Care Unit, has been named the August Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. Mindy Bell, a registered nurse in the Critical Care Unit, nominated Cathcart for her willingness to go ...

News of Record: Aug. 30, 2025

News of record

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Third degree theft — Megan E. Espeland, 44, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 8. Invasion of privacy — Ty A. Johnson, 41, 2315 Eighth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 18, no contact order issued. Driving while barred ...

Fort Dodge is training ground for podiatrists

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For young foot and ankle doctors, Fort Dodge is a place to hone their skills and prepare for their careers, UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center provides one of just three podiatric medicine residency programs in the state. Each year since the late 1970s, a new podiatrist ...