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Winninger joins Town & Country Insurance

Julie Winninger joined the Town and Country Insurance team in recent months. She splits her work time between Webster City and Fort Dodge as a licensed personal and life insurance agent. Winninger is a graduate of St. Edmond High School. She is a lifelong member of the Fort Dodge community. Winninger is involved with MOPs, and Elks.

CHC adds blood pressure monitors

The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge has added automatic blood pressure monitors for each medical provider at the Fort Dodge clinic. The purchase was made possible through fundraising efforts. The health center’s annual fundraising event held in November 2019 raised the funds necessary to make this this purchase. “Each year we identify something that would improve patient care” said Renae Kruckenberg, CEO of the Community Health Center of Fort Dodge. The automatic monitors are used by health center staff to check vital signs. “They are more comfortable for ...

Macke Family donates to Stewart Memorial

LAKE CITY —A gift from Nancy and Gus Macke will establish a rehab services center at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital. The new rehab center, which will be named in honor of the Mackes, will include services for traditional and niche therapy interventions. SMCH therapists have completed advanced training in the areas of lymphedema, pelvic dysfunction, vertigo, industrial rehab, Graston technique, functional dry needling, and myofascial release. The Mackes own Macke Motors, Inc. They have lived in Lake City since 1971. “Lake City is an amazing community to live in and ...

Community Health Center participates in Hy-Vee Tag program

Community Health Center of Fort Dodge is participating in the Hy-Vee Giving Tag program. Giving Tag is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where customers live and work. When a customer purchases a $2.50 red My Heart Reusable Bag at any Hy-Vee store, they have the opportunity to direct a $1 donation to a local non-profit by using the attached Giving Tag. “Any opportunity to raise funds to further our mission of providing quality health care services for all is a good thing,” said Community Health ...

Gripp completes BVU internship

Lena Gripp completed a summer internship at Buena Vista University office of community engagement. Gripp, a native of Webster City, was one of 179 BVU students to complete an internship during the 2018-19 academic year.