Edward Jones Financial Advisor Ryan Kent, of Fort Dodge, was named among the 2026 Best in State Wealth Advisors in Iowa by Forbes|SHOOK. This is his fourth time being named to this ranking. Kent has served area investors for 10 years. “I am honored to receive this recognition,” he ...

UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center announced AJ Smith as the executive director of finance. “AJ brings extensive experience in health care finance, business transformation and strategic planning,” said Leah Glasgo, president of UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge. “In ...

Kia Deuel, infection prevention coordinator in Quality Improvement, was named the March Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. Deuel was nominated by Jacquelynn Lawrence, accreditation and performance improvement specialist, for her commitment to ...

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics recognized Becky Schweizer as a recipient of the Culture Champion Award for the first quarter. This award honors team members who consistently exemplify the hospital’s core values, including safety, communication, compassionate service, ...

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics recognized Derrick Henkenius as the recipient of the Exceptional Experience Award for the first quarter. This award honors team members who go above and beyond to provide outstanding care, deliver exceptional patient experiences, and ...

Andy Johnson, a food service worker lead in nutritional services, has been named the 2025 Employee of the Year at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. He was the September 2025 Employee of the Month. He was nominated by Deb Hoover, food production coordinator in ...