The Iowa Clinic announced it is expanding its OB/GYN services with the addition of Dr. Alicia Toncar to its Women’s Center. This addition aims to ensure women and families across the state have continued access to high-quality, local obstetrics and gynecologic care when nearly one-third of Iowa’s 99 counties are classified as maternity care deserts….

Mercy College of Health Sciences announced it has appointed Amanda Zurface as its first vice president for mission and campus culture, a new role overseeing campus ministry, mission integration and student affairs. In this new role, Zurface will provide leadership for campus ministry, mission integration and student affairs, advancing initiatives that foster belonging and holistic…

Broadlawns Medical Center has announced an expanded partnership with Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine to expand orthopedic care options. This collaboration builds upon an existing relationship with Capital Orthopaedics that began last fall. Beginning Sept. 2, Capital Orthopaedics will begin the transition to provide full-time clinic, surgical, and 24/7 call coverage at Broadlawns, aiming to…

Neighborhood Finance Corp. has secured $2 million in new funding to expand access to affordable rental housing through permanent financing, the nonprofit lender announced Monday. The investment represents a step forward in NFC’s continued growth as a commercial lender, a news release said. Four local financial institutions — Bankers Trust, Great Southern Bank, Iowa State…

Taste of the Junction will host its 13th annual Multicultural Festival Thursday through Saturday in Valley Junction. The three-day festival celebrates the histories and cultures of the community’s founding African American, Mexican, Serbian and European residents. This year’s events include The Junction Speaks on Thursday at Tallgrass Theatre honoring descendant families, Jazzin’ in the Junction…

After 16 years as chief of the Des Moines Fire Department, John TeKippe has announced his retirement effective Dec. 22. After serving in the United States Navy, TeKippe began his career as a firefighter with the West Des Moines Fire Department. In 1996, he joined the Des Moines Fire Department working his way from firefighter…