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Parks receives Iowa Central’s Outstanding Teaching Tech Award

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Community Hospital is proud to recognize Marissa Parks, pictured at left, as the recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Tech Award, presented by Iowa Central Community College. This annual award honors clinical educators who demonstrate exceptional commitment ...

Cochrane honored by dental association

Dr. R. Bruce Cochrane, a periodontist and prosthodontist in Fort Dodge, received the Distinguished Service Award from the Iowa Dental Association. It is the most prestigious honor given by the association Cochrane served as president of the Iowa Dental Association, on the Iowa Dental Board, ...

Kuiper named to travel group board

Kerrie Kuiper, executive director of Visit Fort Dodge, has been named to the Board of Directors of Iowa Travel Industry Partners, the state’s nonprofit tourism association. Iowa Travel Industry Partners supports the state’s travel and hospitality industries through resources, education, ...

Cordle takes position at Northwest Bank

Lucas Cordle has accepted the position of treasury management representative at Northwest Bank in Fort Dodge, according to Matt Dutcher, the bank’s president. In his new role, Cordle will assist business clients with their day-to-day financial operations, helping them streamline processes ...

Rosenboom named Heartland Bank president

SOMERS — Heartland Bank, a financial institution serving northwest, Iowa, announced the appointment of John S. Rosenboom to president, effective June 2025. Rosenboom brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the banking industry. Rosenboom will succeed Kevin Black and oversee ...

Sukovaty earns board certifcations

Dr. Kelsey Sukovaty, a podiatrist at the Midwest Foot and Ankle Center in Fort Dodge, has achieved board certification by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. She was already board certified by the American Board of ...