Toys for Tots provides for thousands of children

February 9, 2020

DES MOINES — Fareway recently presented a check for $100,000 to the U.S. Marine Corps for their Toys for Tots campaign, which provides toys to less fortunate children during the holiday season. More than 70 pallets of toys were collected and donated. Monetary and toy donations were accepted at all 122 Fareway store locations from Nov. 25 through Dec. 21. “We want to thank our generous customers, and vendor partner Coca-Cola, for helping make the Toys for Tots program a success and providing for both monetary and toy donation support,” said Reynolds W. Cramer, Fareway president ...

Youth Shelter Care achieves national accreditation

February 9, 2020

Youth Shelter Care of North Central Iowa, Inc. has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation. Youth Shelter Care provides the following services: emergency juvenile shelter care, diversion services, crisis intervention, behavioral health therapy, school-based therapy, behavioral health intervention services and achieving maximum potential. Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field of human services. COA evaluated all aspects of Youth Shelter Care’s programs, services, ...

Modern Sound Engineering receives Patriot Employer award

February 9, 2020

Modern Sound Engineering, of Fort Dodge, was recently presented with the Patriot Employer award for its support of Sgt. Russell McCarty, of the U.S. Army Reserve, and his family. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented the award to joint SME owners Kyle Miller and Chad Nieland. Russell is a member of USAR 445th Trans Co., Fort Dodge. His wife Rachael is employed by MSE at 1103 Third Ave. NW. Rachael McCarty submitted her employer for the award. Rachael McCarty recommended her employer for their generous working relationship affording her support while her husband ...

K/PAC economic development earns Iowa Excellence Award

February 2, 2020

Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation was among the development groups that were honored with the 2019 BEST of Iowa Excellence Award. Business Expansion and Strategic Trends is a collaboration of local economic development groups working with Iowa’s utilities and the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The mission is to meet with Iowa companies to identify local economic trends, business needs and opportunities. The 2019 BEST of Iowa key findings and conclusions identified trend information from more than 800 interviews completed by companies across 66 ...

Burres recognized by Iowa Soybean Association

February 2, 2020

HUMBOLDT — Reed Burres, of Humboldt, is the recipient of Iowa Soybean Association’s New Leader Award presented by Corteva. The third-generation farmer was recognized at the ISA’s annual awards banquet held Jan. 27 in Des Moines. Burres has exponentially grown his involvement with ISA over the last two years. After joining as a District Advisory Council member, he completed the 2018 ISA Experience program that engages soybean farmers who want to learn more about the association and consider future leadership opportunities. Burres is an ISA Policy Advisory Council participant ...

Coleman honored posthumously with Iowa Soybean Association award

February 2, 2020

HUMBOLDT — Dean Coleman, of Humboldt, who passed away last fall from injuries sustained in a farm-related accident, was honored for his many contributions to the soybean industry with an Iowa Soybean Association leadership award. The award, sponsored by Stine Seed, was accepted by his wife Carol and sons Nick and Mike. Coleman was described as a dedicated soybean leader who served his peers with distinction at the local, state and national level. “I’ve worked alongside many outstanding farmer leaders during my many years at ISA,” said ISA CEO Kirk Leeds. “These are people ...