Chelsea Thanupakorn, a patient care technician in acute care, received the ROSE Award at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. She was nominated by a patient for making their experience more personal and comforting. “Chelsea went above and beyond to make sure I was ...
T.J. Pingel has joined Availa Bank in Fort Dodge as a loan officer. He will work closely with business owners to structure tailored financing solutions to support the growth and operational needs of their businesses. Pingel is a Fort Dodge native and graduate of Fort Dodge Senior High ...
WEBSTER CITY — Nick Willerth has been appointed to the Board of Directors of WCF Financial Bank and WCF Bancorp Inc. He is a native of Vincent who is a graduate of the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He is a certified public accountant who serves as controller and general manager of ...
Kayli Stumpf has joined the Fort Dodge team at Coldwell Banker, Associated Realtors as a licensed Realtor. With a background in property management and as a dietitian, she brings a unique blend of professionalism, detail, and genuine care to every transaction. She was born and raised ...
Community and Family Resources welcomed Rhiannon Rippke-Koch, tLMHC, as a new mental health therapist at its Fort Dodge clinic, located at 211 Ave M West. She first joined CFR in 2024 as an intern while completing her Master’s in counseling at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. After earning her degree and obtaining her temporary licensure as a mental health counselor, she officially joined CFR as a therapist in August. She specializes in women’s issues, intimacy, LGBTQIA+ support, and trauma healing and empowerment. She primarily works with adults, and she also has ...
CALLENDER — The building at 417 Thomas St. in Callender is full of laughter and smiles once again as Megan McSparin has opened Studio 417, a salon focused on celebrating style and community. The building formerly housed Coiffure Shoppe, but now is home to McSparin’s busy hair salon. ...
