UnityPoint at Home earns recognition

March 1, 2020

UnityPoint at Home — Fort Dodge has been named to the Top 500 of the 2019 HomeCare Elite, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the U.S. For 14 years, HomeCare Elite has annually identified the top 25 percent of agencies and highlighted the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. The ranking is developed by ABILITY Network, a leading information technology company helping providers and payers simplify the administrative and clinical complexities of healthcare; and sponsored by DecisionHealth, part of the H3.Group. “We’re pleased to recognize UnityPoint at ...

Kesterson Realty welcomes Flores

March 1, 2020

Mary Ann Flores has joined Kesterson Realty as a real estate professional specializing in residential sales. She moved to Fort Dodge from the Philippines in 1997 with son Andre and husband Manny, a Millennium Therapy administrator/physical therapist. Both of her children are finishing college. Andre is in pre-med at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Vicky in business at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Flores graduated from the University of the Philippines with a bachelor’s degree in community development. She worked as an executive assistant to Commissioner Teresita ...

Churdan business chosen for SBDC award

March 1, 2020

CHURDAN — America’s SBDC Iowa has announced Minnehan Metal Works, LLC, of Churdan, as the winner of the organization’s statewide February Small Business of the Month Award. In 1993, Minnehan Metal Works, LLC began as a welding and farm repair shop in a garage in Churdan. Anthony and Tami Minnehan design and build products that have solved problems in the agriculture and commercial industries. Their projects have included custom grain pits, trailers, graders, shooting ranges and heavy-duty lawn furniture. The Minnehans have made this a family business. All of their ...

Caldwell earns All American award

March 1, 2020

Farm Bureau agent Leslie Caldwell received the 2020 All American Award. The honor recognizes Caldwell’s dedication to serving the community. It’s the ninth time she has won the award. She earned the Million Dollar Round Table in 2017. Caldwell has been an agent with Farm Bureau Financial Services for 15 years.

Lennon named Marian Home director of nursing

February 23, 2020

Jody Lennon, a registered nurse, has accepted the director of nursing position at The Marian Home and Village. In her role, Lennon will be responsible for directing the daily operation of the nursing department and management of care for the residents in both skilled and intermediate care. She has over 25 years of long-term care experience, all at the Marian Home. Lennon graduated with her associate degree in nursing from Iowa Central Community College. She has held various positions at The Marian Home, most recently nurse manager. In that role, she was responsible for ...

Roethler joins LifeWorks board

February 23, 2020

Julie Roethler, of Livermore, has joined the LifeWorks Community Services Board of Directors. As a board member, Roethler provides oversight to LifeWorks’ paid leadership as they fulfill the organization’s mission. The mission of LifeWorks Charitable Foundation is to provide financial support to LifeWorks Community Services in its work with individuals with disabilities. Roethler, a native of Fort Dodge, is a universal banker at Availa Bank. She graduated from St. Edmond High School and attended Iowa Central Community College for two years.