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Ferris attends Chamber Alliance meeting

Astra Ferris, the chief executive officer of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, recently attended the Iowa Chamber Alliance’s annual Board of Directors meeting in Muscatine. “As CEO of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, attending the Iowa Chamber Alliance board meeting is a powerful opportunity to collaborate with fellow leaders dedicated to strengthening our regions and the state as a whole,” she said. “It’s inspiring to serve alongside such committed individuals, where leadership and collaboration are at the forefront of our efforts to drive growth and success for ...

Carr named July Employee of the Month

Jessica Carr, a social worker for the Berryhill Center and Trinity Emergency Department, was named the July Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge. She was nominated by a team member in the Emergency Department for building relationships with team members and quickly ...

Scully receives DAISY Award

Nicole Scully, a registered nurse in the Trinity Birth Center, received the DAISY Award at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. She was nominated for the award by a patient, who shared about her experience delivering her first child. “I couldn’t have dreamed of a ...

Kennebeck joins Bickford Realty

Real Estate Broker Sarah Kennebeck has joined Bickford Realty in Fort Dodge. The Humboldt High School graduate received her Associate of Arts degree from Iowa Central Community College prior to obtaining her real estate license in 2017. She brings more than six years of expertise to the ...

Byrne, Makuch and McCollum receive Sunshine Award

Dawn Byrne, neurodiagnostic technician lead in the Sleep Center; Emily McCollum, patient navigator in Oncology and Infusion; and Ashley Makuch, human resources business partner, received the Sunshine Award at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. The award recognizes ...

CFR adds psychiatric provider to Webster City service

WEBSTER CITY — Community and Family Resources has added a psychiatric provider, Dr. Angela McGregor, to its Webster City team. She is certified in psychiatry and family practice. She graduated from the University of Iowa with her Doctor of Nursing degree in 2011 and as a Family Nurse ...