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Grodahl honored by Stewart Memorial

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics recognized Megan Grodahl, a physician’s assistant, as its August Path to Excellence honoree. Approaching 11 years with Stewart Memorial, Grodahl has built her career around rural family medicine, meaningful relationships with patients and families, and a commitment to working alongside her colleagues to provide care close to home. Grodahl’s path to Stewart Memorial began with a strong interest in rural medicine. “I just fell in love with rural Iowa and have a passion for primary care in a small community,” said Grodahl. ...

New dentist added at health center

The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge announced that Dr. Glory Ogunyinka has joined the organization as a general dentist, providing preventive, restorative, and comprehensive dental care to patients at the Fort Dodge location. Ogunyinka joined the health center this month after graduating from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2025. She went on to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency through NYU Langone Health, gaining additional training across a broad range of restorative, surgical, and comprehensive care procedures to further ...

Upadhyaya named dental director at CHC

The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge announced that Dr. Aparnaa Upadhyaya has joined the organization as dental director, bringing more than a decade of clinical leadership and public health experience to the role. As dental director, Upadhyaya leads clinical operations, provider development, and quality and safety initiatives, while guiding strategic efforts to expand access to comprehensive dental care throughout north central Iowa. Prior to joining the Community Health Center, Upadhyaya spent more than 11 years at a federally qualified health center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, ...

Belloma receives DAISY Award

Riley Belloma, a registered nurse in Emergency Services, received the DAISY Award at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. A patient, who came in unresponsive and suffering from heat exhaustion, nominated Belloma for the award. “From the moment I came through the doors, ...

Reese named July Employee of the Month at UnityPoint — TRMC

Mandy Reese, MRI lead, was named the July Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. Reese was nominated by Andrea Truschcheff, manager of radiology, for her exceptional leadership and dedication to the imaging team. “Mandy demonstrates creative and ...

New U-Haul outlet opens in Fort Dodge

U-Haul Co. of Iowa Inc. announced that Leroy’s Auto Sales & Service signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Fort Dodge community. Leroy’s Auto Sales & Service at 3021 Fifth Ave. S. will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, and moving supplies. U-Haul has teamed with independent dealers to offer rental equipment to do-it-yourself movers since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 23,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul affiliation.