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Pinnacle announces new branch manager

Pinnacle Bank announces the promotion of Tammy Kalinay to branch manager. Kalinay joined the staff of Pinnacle Bank in March of 2012 as personal banker and consumer lender and has 14 years of banking experience. In March 2018, she was promoted to assistant vice president. In addition to her current duties as consumer lender, Kalinay will oversee the Toledo branch, including the training and development of the Toledo retail staff. “I am pleased to announce that Tammy Kalinay has been promoted to branch manager/AVP. Tammy has been a valued employee of Pinnacle Bank, since the ...

Miller to retire from Jensen Ford-Lincoln

Jensen Ford-Lincoln announces the retirement of Allen Miller. Miller’s last working day will be Dec. 6. Miller has been an integral part of Jensen Ford-Lincoln team for the last 33 years. He was hired by Bob Jensen in 1986. His hard work, commitment and dedication are worthy of admiration. Jensen Ford-Lincoln would like to invite the public to stop by from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 6 to wish Miller a happy retirement.

Local educators recognized by IASB

DES MOINES — The Iowa Association of School Boards presented the 2018-19 Better Boardsmanship Awards on Nov. 21 during the IASB Annual Convention in Des Moines. The awards are given each year to board members, board teams and superintendents who dedicate time and effort to learning, advocacy, leadership and service projects to expand their knowledge and skills for better governance. Applicants must accumulate a specific number of credits to earn these awards. The Marshalltown Community School District Board has been the recipient of a Better Boardsmanship Award. The Award of Honor ...

MARSHALLTOWN wins Lowe’s Vendor Partner of the Year for Tools

On Oct. 29, MARSHALLTOWN was named a 2019 Lowe’s Vendor Partner of the Year in the Tools Division, encompassing MARSHALLTOWN’s three biggest industries: concrete, masonry and drywall. The award recognizes unique contributions that vendors make to the success of Lowe’s. Selection criteria for the award includes quality, innovation, value and customer service. This award highlights MARSHALLTOWN’s commitment to providing quality products and exceptional service. The recognition from one of MARSHALLTOWN’s biggest partners validates their industry-leading position. “We’re ...

New doctor joins Eyecare Associates

Dr. Collin Edwards from Spencer will be joining the staff at Eyecare Associates in Marshalltown. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 2015 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Human Physiology. He attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry completing externships ...

Kinser receives ISU Alumni Association Outstanding Young Alumni Award

The Iowa State University Alumni Association recognized Jessica Kinser as the recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award on Oct. 25 at the 88th annual Honors & Awards ceremony. Presented annually since 1968, this award recognizes ISU alumni age 40 and under who have excelled in their ...