HUMBOLDT — A Humboldt man is among the newest appointments to the Make-A-Wish Iowa board of directors.

Ryan Harklau is one of five new board members. Harklau is the regional vice president for Farm Bureau Financial Services in Humboldt.

He is a certified financial planner and a chartered financial consultant. Harklau is an Iowa State University alumnus and is sideline reporter on Cyclone Radio Network.

Courtney Dreyer, of Johnston; Jane O’Rourke, of Pleasant Valley; Lisa Riensche, of Jesup; and Maryanne Graves, of Davenport, have also been named to the board.

There are now 17 board members.

“Our Board of Directors is comprised of a dedicated team of community leaders committed to granting wishes for children with critical illnesses in Iowa,” said Sara Kurovski, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa. “We are excited to welcome the new board members’ talent, experience and energy into furthering our mission.”