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Ayala, Trueblood Join the LifeWorks Foundation Board

Angela Ayala and Emma Trueblood joined the LifeWorks Charitable Foundation Board of Directors. As board members, they will provide oversight to LifeWorks’ paid leadership as they fulfill the organization’s mission. The mission of the LifeWorks Charitable Foundation is to provide financial support to LifeWorks Community Services in its work with individuals with disabilities. Ayala is the art educator/assistant director at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Grand View University in Des Moines as well as an Art Therapy Certificate. She was ...

Ernst honors Jewell business

JEWELL — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst has named Juniper & Olive Co., of Jewell, as her Small Business of the Week. “At the heart of Hamilton County, fellow Iowa State alum Cyndi Gryte founded Juniper & Olive Co., a place that celebrates community and family with a name inspired by two beloved rescue dogs and a crowd favorite cocktail,” the Republican senator said in a written statement. “Where vintage charm meets eclectic fun, this bistro, bar, and bridal boutique serves as a unique space where families and friends gather to create lasting memories together.” After graduating from ...

Ferris attends Chamber Alliance meeting

Astra Ferris, the chief executive officer of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, recently attended the Iowa Chamber Alliance’s annual Board of Directors meeting in Muscatine. “As CEO of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, attending the Iowa Chamber Alliance board meeting is a powerful opportunity to collaborate with fellow leaders dedicated to strengthening our regions and the state as a whole,” she said. “It’s inspiring to serve alongside such committed individuals, where leadership and collaboration are at the forefront of our efforts to drive growth and success for ...

Carr named July Employee of the Month

Jessica Carr, a social worker for the Berryhill Center and Trinity Emergency Department, was named the July Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge. She was nominated by a team member in the Emergency Department for building relationships with team members and quickly ...

Scully receives DAISY Award

Nicole Scully, a registered nurse in the Trinity Birth Center, received the DAISY Award at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. She was nominated for the award by a patient, who shared about her experience delivering her first child. “I couldn’t have dreamed of a ...

Kennebeck joins Bickford Realty

Real Estate Broker Sarah Kennebeck has joined Bickford Realty in Fort Dodge. The Humboldt High School graduate received her Associate of Arts degree from Iowa Central Community College prior to obtaining her real estate license in 2017. She brings more than six years of expertise to the ...