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GreenState introduces financial literacy app

GreenState Credit Union announced a partnership with Greenlight Financial Technology Inc. to better serve families and help the next generation build healthy financial futures. Now, GreenState members will have free access to Greenlight’s award winning family finance app. “GreenState is excited to offer access to the Greenlight app to our members free of charge,” said Jim Kelly, chief growth officer. “ Greenlight’s product offers unparalleled technology and engaging financial literacy tools for kids of all ages. Kids and teens enrolled in the program get hands-on experience ...

Citizens Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s best in 2025

For the second year in a row, Citizens Community Credit Union was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2025. The list included just three Iowa-based credit unions with Citizens Community Credit Union being the only one of those three to receive a five-star designation. “It’s quite an honor to be recognized again this year and this award is a testament to the efforts of our entire staff. They work tirelessly to make an impact on the financial lives of our members and demonstrate the credit union difference each and every day,” ...

Massage therapy comes to Friendship Haven

Friendship Haven residents, families, and employees will now have an opportunity to relax and enjoy professional massage therapy services. Wandering Wellness, owned and operated by Elisa Bohn, a licensed massage therapist, is now located at the entrance of the Friendship Haven Wellness ...

Rise and Grind

MANSON — Maggie Sturgis is up and prepping coffee, homemade muffins and sourdough bread before the sun rises every morning. Sturgis is the owner of Lucky 7 Coffee Shop in Manson, located along Iowa Highway 7, which just opened to the public last month. “It was always a dream of ...

Self care and spa days

When a client falls asleep during a scheduled spa session, Jillian Mentzer sees it as a compliment. “It means they’re comfortable and enjoying it,” said Mentzer. “I’m glad to be able to provide that little piece of relaxation and self care.” Mentzer, a licensed esthetician ...

‘Less brick & mortar, more farm & field’

BARNUM — A new farm dealership that is “less brick & mortar, more farm & field” will be opening near Fort Dodge. Claas Farmpoint, a division of global farm machinery manufacturer Claas, has signed a lease agreement on a temporary site in Barnum and has hired three technicians to ...