LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Community Hospital is proud to recognize Marissa Parks, pictured at left, as the recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Tech Award, presented by Iowa Central Community College. This annual award honors clinical educators who demonstrate exceptional commitment ...
Dr. R. Bruce Cochrane, a periodontist and prosthodontist in Fort Dodge, received the Distinguished Service Award from the Iowa Dental Association. It is the most prestigious honor given by the association Cochrane served as president of the Iowa Dental Association, on the Iowa Dental Board, the Iowa Dental Foundation, the Iowa Board of Trustees, and as an official Iowa delegate at the American Dental Association Convention. A graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry, Cochrane served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his military ...
Kerrie Kuiper, executive director of Visit Fort Dodge, has been named to the Board of Directors of Iowa Travel Industry Partners, the state’s nonprofit tourism association. Iowa Travel Industry Partners supports the state’s travel and hospitality industries through resources, education, advocacy and marketing initiatives.
Lucas Cordle has accepted the position of treasury management representative at Northwest Bank in Fort Dodge, according to Matt Dutcher, the bank’s president. In his new role, Cordle will assist business clients with their day-to-day financial operations, helping them streamline processes using treasury products and services. He is focused on building relationships and providing customized solutions that align with clients’ long-term business goals, all while delivering exceptional customer service. He brings several years of banking experience to his new position, having started ...
SOMERS — Heartland Bank, a financial institution serving northwest, Iowa, announced the appointment of John S. Rosenboom to president, effective June 2025. Rosenboom brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the banking industry. Rosenboom will succeed Kevin Black and oversee daily operations and strategic growth initiatives, reporting directly to Black. Black has served as president/chief executive officer since 1993 and will continue in his role as CEO. “We are excited to welcome John into this important leadership role,” Black said. “John brings an ...
Dr. Kelsey Sukovaty, a podiatrist at the Midwest Foot and Ankle Center in Fort Dodge, has achieved board certification by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. She was already board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, so she is now double board certified, by both ABPM and ABFAS. The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery is considered the highest benchmark, certifying exceptionally skilled podiatrists in foot and ankle surgery in diagnosing and treating a vast range of disorders and ...
