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McClure acquires firm specializing in cold-formed steel

McClure, an engineering firm based in Clive with an office in Fort Dodge, announced its acquisition of Iron Engineering, a company specializing in cold-formed steel, based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. “We are thrilled to welcome Iron Engineering to the McClure family,” Dustin Leo, chief executive officer of McClure, said in a written statement. “Our structural team has taken us across the country, working on some incredible projects in almost all 48 contiguous states,” he added. “Their success has led us to become a national brand and this acquisition represents a ...

Cashmore published in dental journal

Dr. Lex Cashmore, a dentist practicing in Eagle Grove and Manson, is currently published in the scientific journal Special Care Dentistry. That publication is the official journal of Geriatic and Special Needs Dentistry. She is the co-author of an article entitled “Cognitive status ...

Sue Francois named June Employee of the Month at TRMC

Sue Francois, clerk/receptionist in Volunteer & Guest Services, was named the June Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. Francois was nominated by Alison Hanna, Volunteer & Guest Services manager. Francois is oftentimes the first person people ...

Clark joins LifeWorks’ Foundation Board

Nick Clark has joined the LifeWorks Charitable Foundation Board of Directors. As a board member, he will provide oversight to LifeWorks’ paid leadership as they fulfill the organization’s mission. Clark is an insurance agent with Town and Country Insurance. He graduated from St. Edmond High School, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, and his master’s degree from Logan University, Chesterfield, Missouri. The mission of the LifeWorks Charitable Foundation is to provide financial support to LifeWorks Community Services in its work with ...

Ernst honors Humboldt business

Hy-Capacity, a Humboldt County business, has been recognized by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. Ernst, a Republican who serves on the Senate Small Business Committee, has been recognizing a Small Business of the Week with the goal of honoring one in all 99 Iowa counties. Hy-Capacity was founded by James “Scratch” Olson in 1978 in Pocahontas as a remanufacturer of agricultural equipment. The company’s name refers to his ability to take existing tractor parts and modify them for higher capacity uses. Hy-Capacity has evolved over the years and expanded to offer a wide range of ...

Carlson added to Iowa Central staff

Danielle Carlson has joined the staff at Iowa Central Community College as a secretary of student records. Carlson is a Fort Dodge native and a graduate of Fort Dodge Senior High School. She has previously been employed with HyVee/HyVee Drugstore, HyVee Vision Center and Wolfe Clinic.