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Two new dentists join Community Health Center

A husband and wife team of dentists has joined the staff of the Community Health Center of Fort Dodge. They are Dr. Erika Bowman and Dr. Thaylan Bowman. Erika Bowman is from Bloomington, Illinois. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. ...

Eagle Grove center gets dentist

Dr. Steven Schumacher, who has been seeing patients at Community Health Center of Fort Dodge since 2021, will now see patients fulltime at Community Health Center of Eagle Grove. He received his bachelor’s degree from University of Colorado, Boulder, and master’s degree from Regis ...

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 ...