T.J. Pingel has joined Availa Bank in Fort Dodge as a loan officer. He will work closely with business owners to structure tailored financing solutions to support the growth and operational needs of their businesses. Pingel is a Fort Dodge native and graduate of Fort Dodge Senior High ...

WEBSTER CITY — Nick Willerth has been appointed to the Board of Directors of WCF Financial Bank and WCF Bancorp Inc. He is a native of Vincent who is a graduate of the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He is a certified public accountant who serves as controller and general manager of ...

Kayli Stumpf has joined the Fort Dodge team at Coldwell Banker, Associated Realtors as a licensed Realtor. With a background in property management and as a dietitian, she brings a unique blend of professionalism, detail, and genuine care to every transaction. She was born and raised ...

Community and Family Resources welcomed Rhiannon Rippke-Koch, tLMHC, as a new mental health therapist at its Fort Dodge clinic, located at 211 Ave M West. She first joined CFR in 2024 as an intern while completing her Master’s in counseling at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. After ...

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 ...