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Otho to receive USDA funds for water work

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OTHO — The City of Otho is one of seven Iowa communities that will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Earlier this week, the USDA announced that Iowa will receive $31.2 million in rural development funding. The City of Otho will receive $33,000 to help with technical ...

Stanberg named June Employee of the Month

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Cadence Stanberg, peer support specialist, ACT, Berryhill Center, was named the June Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge. Stanberg was nominated by Jerry Robinson, substance abuse counselor, Berryhill Center, for being dependable, collaborative, and offering ...

Anticipation aids in planning for disasters

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Natural disasters like tornadoes and floods cannot be avoided. Chemical spills, explosions, train accidents cannot be avoided. But we can plan for the unavoidable, and that was the purpose of a meeting held Thursday evening at Iowa Central Community College’s East Campus. Webster County ...

Lewis receives June Path to Excellence Award

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Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics has recognized Jim Lewis, CRNA, as the June Path to Excellence Award recipient, honoring his dedication to patient care, teamwork, and commitment to providing safe, high-quality anesthesia services. Lewis joined Stewart Memorial in 2021, bringing more ...

Connect with nature

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Flour & Bloom Iowa invites the community to slow down, connect with nature, and explore the art of storytelling during a special outdoor poetry workshop led by acclaimed Iowa artist, author, and songwriter Chad Elliott. During this immersive three-hour workshop, participants will learn ...

Optimae receives specialized service certification

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Optimae LifeServices’ residential-based supported community living programs, located in Ames and Fort Dodge, were recently awarded the specialized service certification required by Iowa Medicaid’s Quality Improvement Organization Home- and Community-Based Services unit. Optimae met all ...