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  • Manly Director of Nursing chosen as One of Iowa’s Great Nurses in 2019

    Michele Lawson has been selected to be honored at the 100 Great Iowa Nurses event Sunday, May 5, at the Iowa Events Center Grand Ballroom in Des Moines.

    Lawson has been Director of Nursing (DON) at Manly Specialty Care since 2007 and a nurse for more than 25 years. “She is truly available 24/7. Her nurse’s hat never comes off,” said Administrator Kimber Kleven. “She is a hands-on DON and often fills in on the floor when there is an open shift.”

    “Through Michele's nursing leadership we have been able to achieve the federal government’s  coveted 5 star status, received an...

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  • Care Initiatives Hospice provides international assistance

    (Pictured: Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU) Programs Manager Susan receiving the medical sundries donated by Care Initiatives Hospice.)

    It’s often said that it takes a special kind of person to serve as a hospice caregiver. So it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that certain birds of a feather flock together even if they are half a world apart as demonstrated by staff with Care...

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  • Local artist featured in Cherokee news

    Ken's talents made the news. For the full story, click here.

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