Sarah Niemand has been named mortgage loan originator at Northwest Bank in Fort Dodge, according to the bank’s president, Matt Dutcher. In her new role, she will assist individuals with their home ownership goals by providing financing options for home purchases, new home construction ...

Peggy Trevino, a Fort Dodge certified public accountant, was recognized with the Iowa Society of CPAs Distingushed Service Award during the 2022 Leadership Conference at the Sheraton West Des Moines. This award recognizes an Iowa CPA who has provided exceptional dedication and service to ...

Elena Sassman, RN, has joined the Friendship Haven team as clinical coordinator of the Stone Heights neighborhood in the Simpson Health Center. She is a Fort Dodge native where she and her fiance and five children live. When not at work, she is busy traveling for the kids’ sporting ...

KHI Solutions has announced that Amy Thomas has recently joined as a team member in the Johnston office. Thomas has her health and life insurance license from the state of Iowa, and her role will be assisting clients in the Des Moines area. Her expertise will be in the individual market, ...

Lisa Irlbeck, marketing director for Availa Bank, has been named to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Education and Outreach Committee. That commitee focuses on helping older adults spot, avoid and report scams. “I plan to use this opportunity to bring scam education and ...

Ryan Williams has been named the Webster City market president for Availa Bank. He was previously the vice president loan officer at the Webster City branch. He has been with Availa Bank since 2017, but has more than 15 years of banking experience in the area. In his new role, he will ...