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FDIC data: Strong banks support Iowa’s economy

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According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. data released Tuesday, the banking industry finished the second quarter in a strong position with widespread, robust loan growth for several consecutive quarters. Iowa banks reported loan growth, stable deposits and a healthy loan-to-deposit ratio to support local economies. “Despite ongoing inflationary pressure, Iowa’s banking industry remained strong through the first half of 2026,” said Adam Gregg, Iowa Bankers Association president and chief executive officer. “The strength of Iowa banks is directly tied to the strength of Iowa ...

Dyer, Lowry, Schulze receive Sunshine Award

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Three UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge employees recently received the Sunshine Award. They are: • Kris Dyer, CMA, UnityPoint Clinic Kenyon Road Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine • Julie Lowry, health unit coordinator, Cath Lab • Paula Schulze, Housekeeper II in Environmental ...

Van Diest Medical Center receives high rating

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WEBSTER CITY — The Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City is one of just nine Iowa hospitals to receive five stars from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services for patient experience for 2026, according to information released by Becker’s Hospital Review. Nationwide, 250 hospitals received a five-star rating. CMS calculates patient survey star ratings from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, which captures patients’ experiences during a recent hospital stay. A five-star mark is the highest rating on the survey’s overall ...

Free paint collection days planned

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Residents of Humboldt and Webster counties will have a free way to properly dispose of old paint in the coming week. The North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency will hold a free residential paint collection days Thursday, Friday and Saturday at its facility at 2141 Gypsum Hollow Road. Collection hours are: • 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday • 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday • 7:30 a.m to noon Saturday

Public Safety Center referendum pushed to November 2027

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Webster County voters will not be asked to consider a new Public Safety Center referendum this November after local officials agreed to push the proposed vote back one year. In a joint statement released Thursday afternoon, the Webster County Public Safety Authority, Webster County and City ...

Go and Do: Aug. 28, 2026

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Around the area HARCOURT — Faith Lutheran Church in Harcourt will hold an ice cream social and bake sale from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. SUNDAY at the church, 113 N. Ash St., Harcourt. A meal of beef burgers, chips, baked beans, dessert, homemade ice cream and beverage will be available for a freewill donation; take-outs will also be available. FONDA — The Fonda Arts Center will host singer/pianist Tom Lichter at 3 p.m. on SUNDAY at the Fonda Arts Center on the Northwest corner of Fourth and Main Streets in Fonda. Everyone is welcome. As always, free admission, free refreshments; ...