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Food service worker is Employee of the Month

Andy Johnson, a food service worker lead in nutritional services, was named the September Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. He was nominated for his dedication and work ethic. “Andy is always great at helping anyone and everyone whenever ...

Stewart Memorial honors Peterson as September Path to Excellence Employee

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics recognizes Darci Peterson, a registered nurse, as the Path to Excellence Employee for September 2025. This monthly recognition highlights team members who embody the hospital’s mission and values through outstanding service, ...

Area meat processors win state grants

Two area meat processing businesses have received grants from a new state program. The money is from the Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant program. Skoglund Meats in West Bend received $25,000 to help pay for the addition of a smokehouse. The estimated total project cost is $292,180. Yetter Locker in Yetter also received $25,000. That money will help to pay for harvest floor improvements, a rail processing cooler and finished product walk-in freezer. The total project cost is estimated at $388,872. Businesses in Afton, Cherokee, Des Moines, Holstein, Milo, Sutherland and ...

Edler receives nurse leader award

Ashley Edler, manager of emergency services at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center, has received the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. She was nominated for the honor by someone who described her as a ”mentor, collaborator and steady presence in the everyday work of her ...

Anderson receives DAISY Award

Miranda Anderson, a registered nurse in Emergency Services at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center, has received the DAISY Award. She was nominated for the honor by two people because of the care that she provided. The first nomination was from the daughter of a ...

Hiveley named Employee of the Month at UnityPoint

Molly Hiveley, a marketing communications specialist in Public Relations/Marketing, was named the July Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge. She was nominated by Jeni Hill, another marketing communications specialist, for her willingness to volunteer whenever another ...