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Kent named to Advisors to Watch Ranking

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Ryan Kent, of Fort Dodge, has been named to the 2024 Advisors to Watch ranking by AdvisorHub, a wealth management industry publication. He was included in the Solo category. “I am proud to be named to this national ranking of financial advisors,” Kent said. “While the criteria focused on tangibles around scale, growth and professionalism, I believe the most important thing is the relationships I build with my clients. That’s the basis for my ability to provide tailored advice and guidance that help my clients achieve what is most important to ...

Hruska inducted into IARG Team Member Hall of Fame

The Iowa Agency Resource Group announced the 2024 inductees to the Team Member Hall of Fame for Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota participants. Mandi Hruska has been a multi-year qualifier. The qualifications for the honor include helping customers with the highest level of customer service in financial service including life insurance, health insurance, and banking products. Hruska, who works at Dan Flattery State Farm Agency in Fort Dodge, was inducted for her efforts in 2022-23 in the Life Insurance Lives Protected category at a banquet held in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 1. The award ...

Secory receives ROSE Award

Shade Secory, a patient care technician in Acute Care, received the ROSE Award at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. She was nominated by a patient, thanking her for her hard work and professionalism. “Shade brought a level of professionalism as a patient care ...

Sac City floral shop recognized by Ernst

SAC CITY — Details Flowers has been named the Small Business of the Week by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. “Thank you to Cheryl Gerry and the entire team at Details Flowers for spreading joy and creating beautiful floral arrangements and long lasting memories for the Sac City community,” the Republican senator said in a written statement. Gerry founded Details Flowers in 2000 with two full-time employees and a delivery driver. The business provides floral design, wedding services and home decor. Over the last 24 years, the business has grown to include more part-time employees, ...

Friendship Haven’s Halverson now licensed chaplain

Denise Halverson, director of spiritual care at Friendship Haven, is now a licensed chaplain. She joined the staff in 2016 as the director of engagement. Less than one year ago, Halverson embraced a new role as the director of spiritual care. Earning an International Fellowship of ...

Dorsey awarded Young Title Person of the Year Award

The Iowa Land Title Association representing abstractors and land title professionals held its annual convention May 5 - 7 in the Amana Colonies. More than 150 people attended the three day event, held each year throughout the state, to allow abstract professionals the opportunity to ...