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Retleff joins health center in Clarion

CLARION — Helen Retleff, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, has joined the staff at the Clarion location of the Community Health Center of Fort Dodge. Retleff has worked as an emergency room nurse. She has also worked for UnityPoint Health, Proteus and the Mason City location of ...

Open house set for new dentist

Rolling Hills Dental Clinic will hold an open house to welcome Dr. Marcela DaCosta, the new associate dentist. The event will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at the dental clinic, 2727 N. 15th St. DaCosta began seeing patients at the clinic Jan. 5.

Woodley joins Community Health Center

Alexis Woodley has joined the behavioral health team of the Community Health Center of Fort Dodge. She is a Fort Dodge native who graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School. She earned an associate degree in nursing from Iowa Central Community College. She began her career in the cardiothoracic surgical unit at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. She then worked in the intensive care unit at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. At that time she was also a clinical instructor for Iowa Central Community College’s nursing program. In 2018, she went ...

Citizens Community Credit Union gets national recognition

For the third consecutive year, Citizens Community Credit Union was named as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2026. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized the top 500 regional banks and top 500 regional credit unions in the United States that are committed to powering local economies by supporting small businesses, financing community projects and providing reliable access to everyday banking services. This year’s list of honorees included just two Iowa-based credit unions. “Being recognized for the third year in a row is a tremendous honor and ...

McClendon named Q4 Culture Champion at Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics recognized Brittney McClendon as the recipient of the Culture Champion Award for the fourth quarter. This award honors team members who consistently exemplify the hospital’s core values through teamwork, dedication, and an exceptional ...

Country Maid honored for family-friendly policies

WEST BEND — Country Maid Inc. has been named one of two recipients of the 2025 National Best Place for Working Parents Innovator Award presented by the Best Place for Working Parents. The award honors organizations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to creating a family friendly workplace through research-backed policies and practices. Country Maid Inc. was recognized in the small business category for its comprehensive approach to supporting working parents and caregivers. Country Maid Inc. offers a range of family-focused benefits, including paid parental leave, a ...