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Local Edward Jones advisor Kent recognized by Forbes

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Ryan Kent, of Fort Dodge, was named to the 2025 ranking of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in Iowa by Forbes and SHOOK Research. The ranking recognizes financial advisors younger than 40 who have at least four years of experience. Kent ranked No. 13 in Iowa. This is the fourth year that Kent has been recognized by Forbes. “I’m incredibly proud of this honor,” Kent said in a written statement. “I believe in building long-term relationships with clients to help them navigate every life stage and all market cycles. As a member of ...

Colin promoted at Airgas

Stephanie Colin has been named the branch manager of Airgas in Fort Dodge. She started her industrial gas career in 1990 with Bock Brothers Welding Supply. She joined Airgas when it acquired Bock Brothers. She has been the inside sales/customer service leader in the Fort Dodge branch. Colin and her husband, Roger, live in Fort Dodge with their golden retriever. They have a son, a daughter and three grandchildren.

Community Health Center of Fort Dodge welcomes new dentist

Dr. Samuel Kang has joined the dental staff of the Community Health Center of Fort Dodge. A native of Korea who moved to the United States during middle school, Kang earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York. Before ...

Dencklau joins First Interstate Bank

Jan Dencklau has joined First Interstate Bank as a financial services representative. In this role, Dencklau is responsible for delivering personalized service and ensuring clients’ financial needs are met. Dencklau has 44 years of experience in the financial industry, previously serving ...

Community Health Center welcomes new dentist

Dr. Ankineedu Babu Dasari has joined the dental staff of the Community Health Center of Fort Dodge. He will begin seeing patients next month at the Fort Dodge location. Dasari has a background in general dentistry, with a particular focus on restorative and community-based care. A 2014 ...

Buse to join Lake View Stewart Memorial Clinic

LAKE VIEW — Amanda Buse, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, will be joining the Stewart Memorial Lake View Clinic team this fall. Buse brings a wide range of expertise to the clinic including family medicine, women’s health, holistic care, and chronic disease management. A ...