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. ...

Andy Johnson, a food service worker lead in nutritional services, was named the September Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. He was nominated for his dedication and work ethic. “Andy is always great at helping anyone and everyone whenever he ...

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics recognizes Darci Peterson, a registered nurse, as the Path to Excellence Employee for September 2025. This monthly recognition highlights team members who embody the hospital’s mission and values through outstanding service, ...

Two area meat processing businesses have received grants from a new state program. The money is from the Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant program. Skoglund Meats in West Bend received $25,000 to help pay for the addition of a smokehouse. The estimated total project cost is ...

Ashley Edler, manager of emergency services at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center, has received the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. She was nominated for the honor by someone who described her as a ”mentor, collaborator and steady presence in the everyday work of her ...

Miranda Anderson, a registered nurse in Emergency Services at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center, has received the DAISY Award. She was nominated for the honor by two people because of the care that she provided. The first nomination was from the daughter of a ...