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Yung joins Johnson Law Firm

Brian L. Yung has joined the law firm of Johnson, Kramer, Mulholland, Cochrane & Cochrane, P.L.C., as an attorney and partner. Yung has been practicing with a Sioux City firm since 2001 and previously worked in firms in Fort Dodge and Des Moines. His practice areas include: personal injury, workers’ compensation, construction, commercial and general litigation, family law, business, real estate, estate planning and probate. Yung, a St. Edmond High School graduate, received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. He received his bachelor’s degree ...

Wells Fargo donates to nonprofits

The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded grants totaling $515,000 to 25 Iowa nonprofits in the last few weeks to support the community response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will help deliver critical relief to assist the most vulnerable in the community as well as small businesses. Enterprise-wide, Wells Fargo has committed to donate $175 million this year to support the domestic and global COVID-19 response. Included among Wells Fargo’s various pandemic-related philanthropic grants made thus far in Iowa are: • $150,000 to the Institute for Community Alliances, which is ...

Community Health Center receives grant

Community Health Center of Fort Dodge was one of 18 community health centers in Iowa to receive a $20,000 grant from the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. Each of the 18 safety net clinics and/or federal qualified health centers (FQHCs) provide primary health care, dental care and/or mental health support services regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. The grants are intended to assist the clinics in meeting patient needs and ensuring employee safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety net health care providers make it possible for all Iowans to gain access to needed medical ...

Hamm joins Midwest Foot and Ankle Center

Dr. Brian Hamm, a podiatrist, has joined Midwest Foot and Ankle Center. He joined the practice in November of 2019. Hamm was previously a provider with Trimark Foot and Ankle Center. He left the area to practice in Illinois for 10 years. Hamm returned to Fort Dodge to partner with Dr. Mark Hartman.

America’s SBDC Iowa announces small business challenge

AMES — America’s SBDC Iowa has announced a social media campaign to support small businesses across the state. Their campaign, Support Small Businesses 5 Day Challenge, is a way that everyone can support small businesses from the safety of their home. The 6-part video series will consist of an announcement video on April 26, and then a daily challenge the rest of the week. Examples of the challenge include tagging small businesses on social media, purchasing gift cards, writing online reviews and sending caring messages to small business owners. “America’s SBDC Iowa’s ...

GreenState’s Give & Grow program to benefit schools

GreenState Credit Union is supporting area schools with a matching program for credit union members. Available through May 15, GreenState members are invited to donate to partnering school foundations in markets where GreenState has a branch location. GreenState will match the donation dollar for dollar to a maximum based on school enrollment figures. “This is a tremendous opportunity for our members to partner with the credit union to ultimately invest in children, the future of our communities,” said Jeff Disterhoft, President/CEO of GreenState Credit Union. For more ...