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Upadhyaya named dental director at CHC

The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge announced that Dr. Aparnaa Upadhyaya has joined the organization as dental director, bringing more than a decade of clinical leadership and public health experience to the role. As dental director, Upadhyaya leads clinical operations, provider development, and quality and safety initiatives, while guiding strategic efforts to expand access to comprehensive dental care throughout north central Iowa. Prior to joining the Community Health Center, Upadhyaya spent more than 11 years at a federally qualified health center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, ...

Belloma receives DAISY Award

Riley Belloma, a registered nurse in Emergency Services, received the DAISY Award at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. A patient, who came in unresponsive and suffering from heat exhaustion, nominated Belloma for the award. “From the moment I came through the doors, ...

Reese named July Employee of the Month at UnityPoint — TRMC

Mandy Reese, MRI lead, was named the July Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. Reese was nominated by Andrea Truschcheff, manager of radiology, for her exceptional leadership and dedication to the imaging team. “Mandy demonstrates creative and ...

New U-Haul outlet opens in Fort Dodge

U-Haul Co. of Iowa Inc. announced that Leroy’s Auto Sales & Service signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Fort Dodge community. Leroy’s Auto Sales & Service at 3021 Fifth Ave. S. will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, and moving supplies. U-Haul has teamed with independent dealers to offer rental equipment to do-it-yourself movers since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 23,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul affiliation.

Stewart Memorial nurse Drost receives DAISY Award nomination

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics recognizes Shyla Drost, a registered nurse, for her recent DAISY Award nomination, honoring the meaningful impact she made for a patient and their family during their time at Stewart Memorial. The nomination came after Drost helped create ...

FDSH teacher Reed is in externship program

Jeremiah Reed, an industrial technology teacher at Fort Dodge Senior High School, joined 95 teachers for the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program, which places educators inside Iowa businesses to bring real-world experience back to their classrooms. Reed will complete a six-week ...