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Rosenboom named Heartland Bank president

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 ...

Sukovaty earns board certifcations

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 ...

Bowman joins health center staff

Jessica Bowman, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, has joined the staff of both the Community Health Center of Clarion and the Community Health Center of Eagle Grove. She will begin seeing patients on Monday. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, she will see ...

Hiveley is Employee of the Month at TRMC

Beth Hiveley, a cross continuum social worker in Care Coordination, was named the May Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. She was nominated by Sarah Spellmeyer, a fellow social worker, who praised her commitment to help patients find resources ...

Stewart Memorial announces DAISY winners

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics announced Stephanie Meyer and Vance Wheeler as the 2025 recipients of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This national honor, presented in partnership with the DAISY Foundation, recognizes nurses who go above and beyond in ...

Stewart Memorial recognizes Drees

LAKE VIEW — Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics has recognized Jess Drees, ARNP, FNP-C as the fourth honoree in its Path to Excellence Employee Recognition Series. This initiative celebrates team members who embody the hospital’s core values, demonstrate a commitment to excellence, ...