New options for health insurance for WC

March 9, 2018

A recent announcement from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa has many people optimistic about the individual under-65 health insurance market. Last week the company announced that as long as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remains stable, they plan to reenter the market in 2019. “Wellmark’s announcement would add an important carrier to the individual under-65 market,” said Angie Youngdale of Town and Country Insurance in Webster City. “I’m hopeful that it signifies a change for the better in a very turbulent market.” Wellmark previously sold individual ...

Brandt honored as top advisor by Forbes

February 27, 2018

Jeffrey Brandt, APMA®, CMFC® a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Webster City, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes Magazine. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business. The rankings are based on data provided by over 11,000 of the nation’s most productive advisors. Brandt was chosen based on assets under management, industry experience, regulatory and compliance record and revenue produced over a three-year period. Brandt ...

Nydegger joins FSB team as teller

February 15, 2018

Jessica Nydegger joined the First State Bank staff in Webster City as a Teller. She resides in Webster City with her husband Chris and their 3 children, Brayden, Ashlee and Haylee. Nydegger is a graduate of Humboldt High School and prior to her employment at First State Bank, she was a ...

ICAP grant awarded

January 11, 2018

Hamilton County, Hamilton County Emergency Management Commission, and Hamilton County E911 all received a $1,000 grant from the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP), the member’s property and casualty coverage provider. The ICAP Grant, a special initiative in celebration of the Pool’s ...

Officers elected by county extension council

January 10, 2018

Four officers were elected during the Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach Hamilton County extension council organizational meeting on January 8, 2018. The nine-member county extension council annually elects officers to comply with Iowa law. Kathy Getting, Williams, is the re-elected chairperson. Getting will preside at all meetings of the county extension council, have authority to call special meetings and perform duties as performed and exercised by a chairperson of a board of directors of a corporation. Cindy McCollough, Stratford, was elected vice chairperson. ...

Hejlik earns professional plan consultant designation

January 10, 2018

Andy Hejlik of KHI Financial Solutions, President, has been awarded the Professional Plan Consultant® (PPC®) designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies®, the standards-setting body for Fi360. The PPC designation signifies specialized training on retirement plan management and administration and ERISA compliance. The designation is the culmination of a rigorous training program, including a comprehensive, closed-book final examination under the supervision of a proctor, and agreement to abide by the Code of Ethics and Conduct Standards. On an ongoing basis, completion of ...