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Thursday, March 28, 2024Meet Christian Marcussen, Ascentra’s New Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
Iowa native Christian Marcussen has been named Ascentra’s new Chief Technology & Innovation Officer. Christian brings a multitude of experience to Ascentra through past positions held with Mazuma Credit Union in Kansas City, Missouri and Abound Credit Union in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as iLending in Denver, Colorado. He is known for taking a fresh and transformative approach to business and leadership by delivering effective growth strategies, fostering purpose-driven organizations and engaging
Wednesday, March 27, 2024Millers Host “The Life Cycle of Clothing”
Come join us as we explore what we wear and why it is important to our culture. Erika Holst, Curator of History at the Illinois State Museum is passionate about sharing stories of people and history through material culture. She has worked in the public history field for 15 years curating more than a dozen specific exhibitions. Her presentation will highlight examples of garments and artifacts from clothing during the 19th century; how it was created, mended, re-made, washed, and ultimately recycled.
Thursday, March 21, 2024Timber Lake Playhouse Opens Doors Early for Trivia Night at the Theatre
Timber Lake Playhouse will open their doors early this year for Trivia Night followed by a series of fun filled events for all members of the family. Mark your calendars for April 6 for TLP Trivia Night, an event that you won't want to miss! Put your knowledge to the test while enjoying delicious food and the chance to win exciting prizes? Whether you're a trivia master or just looking for a fun night out with friends, TLP’s Trivia Night has something for everyone. TLP continues their Spring Events
Thursday, March 21, 2024Over 500 pounds donated to the Morrison Food Pantry
Over 500 pounds of items were donated to the Morrison Food Pantry on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Homestead of Morrison and Morrison Community Hospital joined forces with a friendly competition to gather items for the Morrison Food Pantry. The pantry was running low on personal care items, so that was a big focus of what was donated; however, there were a lot of food items donated from the group as well. Laveda Ashlin, president of the food pantry, stated "We are blessed
Tuesday, March 19, 2024Ascentra Contributes $50,000 to Help Close Local Food Insecurity Gap
Ascentra Credit Union has contributed $50,000 to the River Bend Food Bank’s and the John Deere Foundation’s “Plowing a New Path to End Hunger” match campaign. The campaign was created to close an almost $1.3 million funding gap that the food bank currently faces due to increased food insecurity and higher food costs. “Food insecurity continues to grow in western Illinois and eastern Iowa communities,” said Linda Andry, President and CEO, Ascentra Credit Union. “Helping the food bank meet the needs of our
Friday, March 15, 2024Speak Out Against Suicide Scholarship Opportunity
Speak Out Against Suicide Scholarship Opportunity 1 - $2000.00 Mental Health Field 8 - $500.00 Scholarships Speak Out Against Suicide’s mission is to eliminate the stigma of suicide and depression. Our goal is to increase awareness and prevention, and to create safe environments to which community members know they are not alone and can feel free to ask for help. Our organization is volunteer based, and we are involved with helping communities with various projects. To Qualify You MUST: Be a senior
Friday, March 15, 2024Clinton Acknowledged as Top 10 Mississippi River Corridor Metro by Site Selection Magazine
Site Selection Magazine is an internationally circulated business publication covering corporate real estate and economic development. The rankings, which include all metro regions along the Mississippi River Corridor, are based on corporate facility investment projects that meet specific criteria. Projects that qualified between July 2022 and December 2023 had at least $1 million invested, at least 20 new jobs created, or at least 20,000 new square feet of operational space. Clinton ranked number four
Thursday, March 07, 2024MercyOne Elkader Medical Center CEO Named a Rural CEO to Know in 2024
MercyOne Elkader Medical Center CEO Brooke Kensinger was named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 110 Rural Hospital and Health System CEOs to Know in 2024. “Kensinger's steadfast dedication and unwavering commitment to health care while leading MercyOne Elkader Medical Center earned her the Iowa Hospital Association’s 2021 Young Executive Achievement Award. She has led the 25-bed critical access hospital for over five years,” said Becker’s Hospital Review. "I am honored to be recognized by Becker’s
Wednesday, March 06, 2024Citizens First Bank Announces 2023 Results at Annual Shareholder Meeting
CFB Holding Company, the parent entity of Citizens First Bank, held its annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.Stephen C. Clements, President & CEO of Citizens First Bank, shared the outcomes of the bank for the fiscal year concluding December 31, 2023. He reported the achievements of the bank from the previous year, including positive returns for shareholders, reflected in an ROE (Return on Equity) of 7.90%. The 2023 year-end financial report reflects Citizens First Bank's total assets
Thursday, February 29, 2024Sterling Federal Bank will hold its 7th Annual Employee Charity Challenge
Each year charities are chosen by the bank’s employees. “Our employees are our boots on the ground in each of our communities so it only makes sense that they would choose the charities that participate in this wonderful event,” said Dean Ahlers, President & CEO. “Sterling Federal Bank has a long history of servicing the local communities it represents. Our employees’ willingness to give of their time, talent, and treasure never ceases to amaze me.” The top (3) charities will receive:Grand prize winner
Wednesday, February 14, 2024Goebel-Bly to take over for retiring Sellnau at First Central's Goose Lake location
First Central State Bank’s Goose Lake location will welcome a new Branch Manager after Kathy Sellnau’s retirement. The new manager will be a familiar face among the First Central team members. Maggie Goebel-Bly will take over for Sellnau, who is retiring after 21 years with First Central. Sellnau will remain with the bank until April. Goebel-Bly, who began with First Central at its DeWitt location, is now stationed at the Goose Lake location and is an Assistant Vice President, Private Banker and Branch
Tuesday, January 23, 2024Elevate Your Business: Embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Marketing
In the ever-evolving business world, incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into marketing strategies is essential for small businesses, going beyond moral responsibility to become a key business strategy. This article dives into DEI's vital role in marketing, providing small businesses with practical methods to weave these values into their branding and operations. Adopting this strategy boosts creative potential, widens customer reach, and fosters greater brand loyalty.Understanding DEI's
Wednesday, November 15, 2023Ascentra Scholarship Program Offers $15,000 in Scholarships for 2024 School Year
In 2024, a total of $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 15 Ascentra student members to help offset the costs of attending postsecondary education through a college, university or trade program. The program includes awards for three different types of students. Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school student members planning to enter college.Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to non-traditional student members age 19 or over planning to attend higher education.Five $1,000
Thursday, October 19, 2023Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Wednesday, September 27, 2023Getting Discovered as a Creative Writer: Tried-and-True Tips for a Flourishing Career
You’ve worked hard to hone your writing craft, and now all that’s left is to get discovered and start making a name for yourself. But how exactly do you do that? Being a successful creative writer requires more than just talent. You must be savvy about marketing, business, and the industry, among other things. Read on for some simple tips to help you set up a flourishing career as a creative writer! Working on Your Craft The most important thing any creative writer can do is to keep