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UnityPoint Health first to join Mayo Clinic Platform — Insights

UnityPoint Health has announced a new collaboration with Mayo Clinic Platform, a strategic initiative of Mayo Clinic that enables data-driven innovation and health care transformation for clinicians across the globe. Through this collaboration, UnityPoint Health is the first health care organization to join a new program called Mayo Clinic Platform — Insights, giving clinicians and care teams access to Mayo Clinic resources like research and best practices to enhance patient experience and improve outcomes. “We look forward to collaborating with Mayo Clinic to enhance the expert ...

Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics recognized with 2025 Performance Leadership Award

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics announced it has earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in patient perspective. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards program recognizes top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in quality, outcomes, and/or patient perspective. “We are honored to be recognized for our strong patient perspective scores,” said Linn Block, chief executive officer of Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics. “This award reflects our team’s ongoing ...

Third quarter results show banking industry’s strength

Data released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) showed continued strength for the banking industry. The state-specific data reported loan, deposit and asset growth in the third quarter despite continued inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. “The banking industry in Iowa remains competitive and continues to benefit the economy and the communities it serves,” said Adam Gregg, president and chief executive officer of the Iowa Bankers Association. “This quarter’s results reflect the industry’s ongoing stability and points to positive momentum heading into ...

Nelson joins GreenState

GreenState Credit Union recently welcomed Cameron Nelson as a mortgage loan officer at the Fort Dodge branch on Central Avenue. Nelson joins the team as a seasoned sales and finance professional, following years of local service in both commercial lending and auto sales. Nelson’s previous experience, coupled with his dedication to the Fort Dodge community as a city councilman, uniquely positions him to serve current and prospective homebuyers in Fort Dodge and the surrounding areas. “I am excited to continue supporting the community in both my personal and professional ...

GreenState Credit Union recognized by Money among Best Banks of 2025-26

Money has named GreenState Credit Union, which has a branch in Fort Dodge, one of the Best Banks of 2025-26, recognizing the institution for its financial products, customer service, and overall banking experience. The ranking is based on Money’s comprehensive evaluation of more than 275 banks and credit unions nationwide, which considers account features, annual percentage yields, fees, accessibility, perks, and more. “We are thrilled to be recognized by Money,” said Vic Israni, president and chief executive officer of GreenState Credit Union. “This honor reflects our ...

Rudrapatna to provide oncology/hematology care at VDMC

WEBSTER CITY — Dr. Venkatesh Rudrapatna, an oncology/hematology physician with McFarland Clinic, has joined the Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) team of visiting specialists. Rudrapatna received his medical degree from Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, University of Mumbai, in Mumbai, ...