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Nelson joins First Interstate Bank

Cameron Nelson has joined First Interstate Bank as a commercial relationship manager. In this role, Nelson establishes and maintains an advisor relationship with existing clients while developing and growing new business. Nelson has seven years’ experience in sales and management, previously serving as general sales manager at Shimkat Motor Co. He attended Iowa Central Community College. “I am excited to build relationships with the businesses in my community and take care of clients’ financial needs,” Nelson said. Nelson gives his time to several Fort Dodge organizations, ...

Valero joins renewable fuels association

Valero Renewables, which has ethanol plants in Webster and Kossuth counties, has joined the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association as a producer member. The second largest ethanol producer in the United States, Valero Renewables has five ethanol plants in Iowa. Together they produce nearly 700 million gallons of ethanol a year. “With Valero’s footprint in ethanol, refining and renewable diesel, they bring a unique perspective to the IRFA’s board,” Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, said in a written statement. “We both see a bright future ...

Boerner named to top post at WCCTA

GOWRIE — Marcie Boerner has been named the chief executive officer and general manager of Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association, effective on Jan. 1. She has worked for WCCTA for 28 years. “I am deeply honored and excited to take on this new role,” Boerner said in a written statement. “I am looking forward to enhancing education and training as our teams continue to grow, serving our expanding footprint, fostering community connections and driving economic development.” “Most importantly, I am excited for the collaboration between our members and our ...

Clark, Kehm Join the LifeWorks Community Services Board

Nick Clark, Ryan Kehm, and Mike Larson joined the LifeWorks Community Services Board of Directors. As board members, they will provide oversight to LifeWorks’ paid leadership as they fulfill the organization’s mission. The mission of LifeWorks Community Services is to provide opportunities for growth and achievement to persons with disabilities who face barriers to independence and integration in employment and daily living. Clark is an insurance producer with Town and Country Insurance. He is a member of the LifeWorks Charitable Foundation Board of Directors and the Fort Dodge ...

Ayala, Trueblood Join the LifeWorks Foundation Board

Angela Ayala and Emma Trueblood joined the LifeWorks Charitable Foundation Board of Directors. As board members, they will provide oversight to LifeWorks’ paid leadership as they fulfill the organization’s mission. The mission of the LifeWorks Charitable Foundation is to provide financial support to LifeWorks Community Services in its work with individuals with disabilities. Ayala is the art educator/assistant director at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Grand View University in Des Moines as well as an Art Therapy Certificate. She was ...

Ernst honors Jewell business

JEWELL — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst has named Juniper & Olive Co., of Jewell, as her Small Business of the Week. “At the heart of Hamilton County, fellow Iowa State alum Cyndi Gryte founded Juniper & Olive Co., a place that celebrates community and family with a name inspired by two beloved rescue dogs and a crowd favorite cocktail,” the Republican senator said in a written statement. “Where vintage charm meets eclectic fun, this bistro, bar, and bridal boutique serves as a unique space where families and friends gather to create lasting memories together.” After graduating from ...