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First Bank announces opening of new Eagle Grove Office

EAGLE GROVE — First Bank has announced the opening of its newly constructed, full-service banking facility in Eagle Grove. Located at 122 W. Broadway, the new office will officially open for business on Oct. 19. The new location replaces First Bank’s current Eagle Grove office and ...

Stewart Memorial Hospital to host EMPOW’HER Women’s Wellness Event

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics will host EMPOW’HER: A Women’s Wellness Education and Awareness Event from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Lake City Community Building. The free event is designed to give women an opportunity to connect, learn, ask questions, and make time for their own health and well-being. Between work, family, appointments, errands, and caring for others, women often put their own health needs on the back burner. EMPOW’HER encourages women to take an evening for themselves and become more informed and confident in advocating for their ...

From manicures to tattoos

540 Hawkeye Ave. is much more than a street address in Fort Dodge. It’s a women-centered, collaborative business space that is owned and operated by three female entrepreneurs – including two tattoo artists and a nail technician – all under 40-years old. Located on the second floor ...

Iowa Bankers Association announces launch of foundation

The Iowa Bankers Association announced the launch of the Iowa Bankers Foundation. The foundation will enhance the industry’s community impact across the state. Iowa’s banking industry is rooted in community. With more than 250 banks throughout the state, Iowa communities, large and small, are supported by a bank. In Iowa, banks safeguard $138 billion in deposits and lend over $110 billion to help individuals, business owners and agriculture. “We are excited to build on the banking industry’s commitment to strengthening local communities,” said Jenica Lensmeyer, Iowa ...

New owners promise same friendly service

Generations of Fort Dodge area families have purchased their washers, dryers, stoves and refrigerators from Ross’ Appliance Center. New local owners of the downtown store plan on serving future generations of area families. After 40 years of owning the business, Ross and Deb Nemitz ...

Crimmins to lead rural health effort for UnityPoint

UnityPoint Health has named Jenn Crimmins to the newly created role of executive director of rural health partnerships, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to strengthening rural health in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. She most recently served as vice president of clinic ...