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MRHC Wound Care Clinic Earns Clinical Distinction Award For Sixth Time
Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) has announced its Wound Care Clinic was recognized with the RestorixHealth Clinical Distinction Award. This honor acknowledges wound centers that meet or exceed national benchmarks, including a 90-percent healing rate and a median healing time of 32 days. Dr. Thang Luong, a wound care physician, says, “The Wound Care Clinic is proud to be recognized for the quality of care our wound center provides our patients daily. This achievement reaffirms our commitment to optimizing patient outcomes, which can only be accomplished with the effort and dedication of our wound care staff and support from the hospital. We look forward to continuing our mission to restore health and improve the quality of life—and access to care—for the patients we serve.” This is the sixth time MRHC’s Wound Care Clinic has earned the Clinical Distinction Award. The clinic also received a Center of Excellence award in 2019 and multiple awards for patient satisfaction. The MRHC Wound Care Clinic operates every Thursday. For more information, contact MRHC directly at 712-655-8100.
Emmetsburg Man Dies in Collision
Emmetsburg, IA (KICD) – An Emmetsburg man died in a two vehicle accident East of town on highway 18 Friday afternoon. 67 year old Ernest Manwarren was a passenger in the vehicle that was struck when 32 year old Desiree Sternhagen from Janesville, Minnesota failed to stop at a stop sign.
KLEM News for Saturday, August 31
A northwest Iowa business that makes trailers for hauling livestock and grain will be laying off dozens of employees this fall. Woody Gottburg reports. A-G SEEKS TO OVERTURN RULING ON CHILD TESTIMONY IN COURT. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is working on a constitutional amendment that would make clear children...
Jefferson Man Sentenced to Probation For Not Claiming a Jackpot Due to Owing the State Money
A Jefferson man was recently sentenced to probation for a May incident. According to court documents, 36-year-old Jeremy Andrews pled guilty to an aggravated misdemeanor for third degree fraudulent practices. He had a two year prison sentence suspended and was placed on probation for two years with the Iowa Department of Correctional Services. The probation sentence was to run consecutively with another case where he was sentenced to serve 20 days in the Greene County Jail after being convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor for driving while barred.
One Person Killed, Three Others Injured in Palo Alto County Accident
(Palo Alto Co.) One person died and three others were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Palo Alto County Friday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says 32-year-old Desiree Angela Sternhagen, of Janesville, Minnesota, was driving a 2013 Kia southbound on 480th Avenue and failed to stop and yield at the intersection with 370th Street. 34-year-old Mathia Kay Nieves, of Emmetsburg, was driving a 2018 Mitsubishi westbound on 370th Street and was struck in the passenger side by the Kia.
Le Mars Football continues to raise the standard with plenty of new faces
Le Mars Community football had a wonderful offseason leading to excitement around the Bulldogs heading into the new season. Whether it was a 7-on-7 competition, an open field, or working out in the weight room, the players were there and putting the work in. Le Mars head coach Ken Vigdal says that work will pay dividends in the long run.
Saturday Morning Fishing Report: Labor Day Weekend Fishing is Rated Good
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind...
Mason City Fire Department Deputy Chief retires after 28 years of service
MASON CITY, Iowa- It was a bittersweet day for the Mason City Fire Department as its Deputy Chief- EMS, Carl Ginapp is retiring after 28 years of service. Family, friends and co-workers gathered at the Mason City Fire Department on Aug. 30 to celebrate his career. At the ceremony, Chief...
2024 Friday Football Wrap Up: Week 1
Spencer, Ia (KICD) – The Iowa High School Football season officially fired up in the KICD area Friday night. Matt Groenewold had the call on Big Country 107.7 of Emmetsburg as they hosted Class 2A #9 Central Lyon/George-Little Rock. Emmetsburg scored first with 1:53 to go in the first...
It’s Time For Sheldon Celebration Days
Sheldon, Iowa — We’re in the middle of Celebration Days in Sheldon, with activities going on for several days. Sheldon Chamber Director Trista Kavanagh says one of the things going on this Saturday is the mini-rod tractor pulls, about a mile north of the Casey’s on Washington Avenue.
ANNUAL LABOR DAY PICNIC SET FOR RIVERSIDE PARK
A SIOUXLAND TRADITION HONORING OUR WORKFORCE WILL ONCE AGAIN TAKE PLACE ON LABOR DAY MONDAY. CRAIG LEVINE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 231 SAYS IT’S TIME FOR THE 121ST ANNUAL LABOR DAY PICNIC:. PICNIC4 OC…….AGAIN THIS WEEK. :17. PART OF THE TRADITION IS SPEECHES...
Eagle Grove volleyball swept at Forest City, 3-0
The Eagle Grove Eagles volleyball team returned to action on Thursday Night, as they made the trip north into Winnebago County to take on the Forest City Indians in the Eagles Top of Iowa West opener. Eagle Grove entered at 0-1, while Forest City was in there season-opener. Forest City...
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