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O’Brien Joins REMAX of Fort Dodge

REMAX of Fort Dodge is proud to announce that Brady O’Brien has officially joined the brokerage as a REALTOR, bringing with him a deep passion for real estate, a heart for community service, and a lifelong commitment to helping others. As a Fort Dodge native and St Edmond graduate, O’Brien has long been inspired by the world of homes and the role they play in people’s lives. His interest in real estate began at a young age, driven by a fascination with how spaces are designed, built, and ultimately transformed into places where families create lasting memories. Today, he turns ...

Bank Iowa names new president/CEO

Bank Iowa, which has a branch in Humboldt, announced that Jason Herrboldt will become president and chief executive officer, as longtime leader Jim Plagge plans to retire after more than a decade in the role. The leadership transition comes as the family-owned bank marks its 50th year. Plagge, who has served as president/CEO since 2012, will remain in a leadership role with the bank’s holding company during a short transition period to support Herrboldt and ensure continuity. Herrboldt brings more than 25 years of banking leadership experience across commercial, retail, ...

Northwest Financial Corp. earns Top Workplace USA

Northwest Financial Corp. has been awarded a 2026 Top Workplace USA. The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. The winners are determined by authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, the HR research and technology company behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006. The results are calculated based on employee responses to statements about ...

Drey recognized at SMCH

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Community Hospital announced that Marie Drey has been named the April Path to Excellence Award recipient in recognition of her dedication, compassion, and innovative contributions to patient care. Her journey with Stewart Memorial began as an occupational ...

Mooney named behavioral health director

Community Health Center of Fort Dodge has named Rebecca “Becky” Mooney as its new behavioral health director. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, she provides mental health evaluation, diagnosis and medication management for patients while also leading and supporting behavioral health programs across the organization. “I’m excited to join CHC as the behavioral health director,” said Mooney. “I look forward to continuing to grow behavioral health services and improving access to care. Supporting brain health as part of overall wellness is something I care ...