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Elbert honored with PDI Life Member status

ALGONA — Maureen Elbert, the retiring director of Kossuth/Palo Alto Economic Development, was nominated by numerous colleagues for Professional Developers of Iowa Life Member status. In the PDI bylaws, a description of Life Member states: “A Life Member shall be a former Member retired from the profession and recognized by the Corporation for previous contributions to the organization and profession. Life Members will not pay dues and will not have voting rights or hold office.” PDI thanked Elbert for her dedication to the organization and contributions to the profession. She ...

Schreder inducted into Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame

Lynn Schreder, co-owner and president of KHI Solutions, has been inducted into the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame. Schreder has been a driving force in Iowa’s health insurance landscape since joining KHI in 2009. Under her leadership, KHI Solutions has grown into a leading health insurance wholesaler that is recognized for its commitment to clients, independent agents, and the community. Schreder is involved in organizations such as the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals, where she has received ...

Brandt honored by Barron’s

Jeffrey W. Brandt, a private wealth advisor with Ascendant Wealth Management Group — Ameriprise Financial in Fort Dodge, was recognized as one of Barron’s Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors in the country by Barron’s, a publication covering business and finance. He is the only independent advisor in Iowa to make the list. Barron’s recognizes the industry’s most outstanding financial advisors who represent the highest levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business. Brandt was chosen based on assets under management, revenue generated, and the ...

CJ BIO completes threonine transition

CJ BIO America announced the completion of the planned transition of Threonine Pro, increasing its active L-threonine content from 80 percent to 85 percent. CJ BIO’s facility in Webster County began manufacturing Threonine Pro 85 percent in June, ceasing production of 80 percent material. Threonine Pro was first introduced to the U.S. market in 2019. It has since become the number one selling source of Thr supplementation due to the trend to onshoring, and the product’s improved handling characteristics. “The CJ team has done a great job helping customers transition,” ...

Kirsch joins Availa Bank

Branygon Kirsch has joined the staff at Availa Bank in Fort Dodge as a loan officer. She will be responsible for commercial and agricultural clients. Kirsch has more than 10 years of experience in the banking industry and has served as a credit analyst, ag banking trainee, agricultural credit analyst, business banker and loan advisor. She has a degree in agricultural business from Iowa State University in Ames. “We’re excited to have Branygon join our team,” said Dave Flattery, the bank’s Fort Dodge market president. “Her strong credit background in both agricultural ...

Hundertmark graduates auction school

Evan Hundertmark of Rutland graduated from World Wide College of Auctioneering in Des Moines on July 19. While in Des Moines, he completed 80+ hours of intensive auctioneer training. Classes covered during the course included auctioning real estate, estates, antiques, heavy equipment, ...