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Clark is new academic advisor

Jody Clark has joined the staff at Iowa Central Community College as an academic advisor. Clark is from Fort Dodge. She is a graduate of Southeast Webster High School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and human services. Prior to Iowa Central, Clark worked at Elanco ...

Taylor elected to ISU Alumni Association Board

AMES — Kathy Taylor, of Fort Dodge, has been elected to the Iowa State University Alumni Association Board of Directors. Taylor graduated with distinction from Iowa State in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in English and speech communication. She later got her master’s degree in ...

Iowa Central has new housing coordinator

Jessica Gunderson has joined the staff at Iowa Central Community College as a housing coordinator and the head sports shooting coach. She is from Kiron, and is a graduate of OA-BCIG. Gunderson holds an Associate of Science degree from Iowa Central and Bachelor of Science and Master of ...

Rasmussen joins Iowa Central broadcasting program

Nikki Rasmussen is the new TV & radio production program coordinator at Iowa Central Community College. She is from LeGrand and is a graduate of East Marshall High School. Rasmussen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wartburg College in Waverly. Prior to Iowa Central, she worked at ...

Local Edward Jones financial advisor Ryan Kent recognized by Forbes

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Ryan Kent, of Fort Dodge, was named to the Forbes Next-Gen Best-in-State Wealth Advisors for 2022 by Forbes and SHOOK Research, ranking No. 5 in Iowa. The list comprises 1,000 financial advisors nationwide, all under age 40 with at least four years of experience. “I’m inspired by the partnerships I get to build with my clients as we explore the things they value most and invest their money with purpose toward their goals. In turn, my goal is to make a meaningful difference in their lives and for my community,” he said. “I am grateful to have the ...

Hruska named to IARG Team Member Hall of Fame

The Iowa Agency Resource Group announced the 2022 inductees to the Team Member Hall of Fame for Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota participants. Qualifications for the honor include helping customers with the highest levels of customer service in financial services including Life insurance, Health insurance and Banking products. Local member of the IARG, Amanda Hruska, at Dan Flattery State Farm Agency, was inducted for their efforts in 2022 in the “Life Insurance Lives Protected” category at a banquet held in Omaha, Nebraska, on July 9. Award presentations were conducted by IARG ...