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Country Maid starts fundraising division

WEST BEND — Country Maid Inc. has announced the launch of its new fundraising division, Mayshine. Developed to meet the evolving needs of the fundraising industry, Mayshine focuses on empowering its network of distributors, sales representatives and group leaders with innovative solutions, high quality products such as Butter Braid pastries and dedicated support. Operating under the tagline “The Choice for Fundraising,” Mayshine’s mission is to redefine success in fundraising by prioritizing purpose, community impact and operational excellence. By combining Country Maid’s ...

Malorie Ort, PCT, receives ROSE Award

Malorie Ort, a patient care technician in Acute Care, received the ROSE Award at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. She was nominated by a patient, who shared about her stay after having surgery — and the care she received from the night shift team. “My first ...

Ruge named December Employee of the Month

Joe Ruge, a guest assistant in Volunteer & Guest Services, was named the December Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. Ruge was nominated by Alison Hanna, manager of Volunteer & Guest Services, who says he is adept at foreseeing a need and is ...

Harvey named community coach

Carissa Harvey, of Fort Dodge, has been named the Hometown Pride community coach for Albert City, Alta, Aurelia, Lake Park, Lakeside, Marathon, Royal, Sioux Rapids and Storm Lake. Harvey was the senior city planner for the city of Fort Dodge. She has more than 15 years of experience in plan development and implementation, grant writing and administration, project management and code development. She has been part of projects focused on public art, recreation and downtown development. Harvey is the president of Preserve Fort Dodge, a historic preservation organization currently focused ...

Knox opens Facial Rejuvenation in Fort Dodge

Dr. Eric Knox is now offering minimally invasive facial rejuvenation services. He recently opened Facial Rejuvenation of Fort Dodge. Knox graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, where he was inducted ...

Condon receives DAISY Award

Briley Condon, a registered nurse in Surgery, received the DAISY Award at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. She received three nominations from patients for the care she provided during each of their procedures. “From the moment Briley walked in to get me prepped, ...