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Stewart Memorial celebrates expanded behavioral health services space

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics recently celebrated the ribbon cutting and open house for its new Pod D Behavioral Health Services space at the Lake City Clinic. Community members, staff, health care leaders, and local officials gathered to celebrate the expansion of behavioral health services and Stewart Memorial’s continued commitment to increasing access to mental health care in rural Iowa. Stewart Memorial leadership also highlighted the challenges many rural communities face in accessing timely behavioral health services, including provider shortages, ...

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 ...