Community Champions complete first-ever leadership training under new statewide health initiative

Sharon Manning and Tammy Cloninger of Great Bend and Larned, have committed to being Champions for WorkWell KS. Manning and Cloninger and Champions from nine other Kansas communities recently completed the first-ever WorkWellKS Statewide Leadership Training Program. Manning and Cloninger will now begin working with and supporting local business leaders to support and promote community health starting with their worksites.

St. Rose radiology earns 'gold standard' accreditations

The recent "gold standard" accreditations at St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center are proof that patients receive the best imaging services available in the area, said Phil Kirmer, supervisor of Radiology.

American Eagle Club dinner

The American Eagle Club of the American State Bank & Trust Company celebrated the Christmas Season by hosting the Annual Holiday Dinner at all five locations. The Great Bend Dinner was held Dec. 15. The bank staff served the catered dinner and the Great Bend High School Madrigals provided entertainment. The dinners are open to all club members as a thank you for their loyalty and support of the bank. The annual dinners have been held yearly since the inception of the bank in 2001 and over 400 club members enjoyed the delicious meals. For more information concerning club membership please ...

Physical therapist finds new home at St. Rose

The new physical therapist at St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center has taken the long way to Great Bend, and she is glad to be here.

lia sophia names Top Sales Advisor in Hoisington

lia Sophia recently announced top honors for its Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for their outstanding sales accomplishments and professionalism. Having just joined the fashion jewelry business, Ona Marshall of Hoisington has earned this accomplishment in the first 15 weeks by attaining certain sales levels and by sharing lia sophia with other new Advisors.

Center for Counseling and Consultation awards

Nicole Smith joins Heartland Center for Wholistic Health

Nicole Smith, M.T., has joined the Staff at Heartland Center for Wholistic Health. She is a National Certified massage therapist, having obtained her diploma from Heritage College in Wichita. She is trained in Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy, including Trigger Point Therapy and Post-Isometric Relaxation.

CPI employees attain ASPPA’s QPA designation

Tina Fredrick and Dyan Suppes of CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. (CPI) have recently passed all of the required exams to attain their QPA (Qualified Pension Administrator) designation through ASPPA (American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries). These exams include the Retirement Plan Fundamentals (RPF-1 & RPF-2) exams, the Defined Contribution Administrative Issues Basic Concepts (DC-1), Compliance Issues (DC-2), and Advanced Topics (DC-3) exams, and the Administrative Issues of Defined Benefit Plans (DB) exam.

LifeTeam commemorates 10 years of service

NEWTON – October 17, 2001 marks an important anniversary for LifeTeam, a regional air medical transport company. The inaugural transport by LifeTeam originated in Liberal, the first of LifeTeam's eight bases. The company chose to celebrate its 10th anniversary with an open house Friday at its headquarters in Newton.

Shirley Flick attends Cambridge National Conference in Atlanta

Shirley Flick, CFP®, announced her recent attendance at the Cambridge 2011 National Conference in Atlanta, Ga. Conference participation set a new record as over 800 knowledge leaders from across the country gathered together at the Marriott Marquis to share best practice ideas between rep-advisors, engage with company executives and meet new and long time sponsors.

Randy Fuss named Practice Management Consultant at CUNA Mutual Group

CUNA Mutual Group has named Randy S. Fuss as a Practice Management Consultant. In this position he will provide support, coach and mentor financial advisors looking to take their practices to the next level and has 25 years of successful and diverse experiences in the financial services industry to tap into.

Advanced Therapy’s Food Drive contributes to community need

Advanced Therapy and Sports Medicine topped its inaugural food drive with a check donation to the Community Food Bank of Barton County earlier this month. "The Give Back Community Food Drive," held by ATSM through the month of October, netted a full grocery cart of food for the Food Bank.

Making a difference

Advanced Therapy and Sports Medicine owner Teresa Malone, left, presents a check donation to Community Food Bank of Barton County representatives Jennie Gordy and Evelyn and Bob Essmiller. Behind the group, donated goods sit on the shelves, ready to help those community members who are in dire need. ATSM held the Give Back to the Community Food Drive during the month of October.

Pathways and ResCare HomeCare Employees of the Month

Sara Bruce, LPN has been named Pathways Employee of the Month for November. Sara has been caring for Pathways clients for the past year. While she has not been at Pathways long, she has proven to be a valuable asset to the clients and agency. Sara is personable and friendly. She is willing to help out wherever she is needed and goes above and beyond her job duties. She is very motivated and has enhanced the health of Pathways clients through her expertise. Sara never complains, but instead is always cheerful, no matter what the circumstances.

CPI employees attain ASPPA’s TGPC designation

Theresa Leiker and Dianna Disque of CPI Qualified Plan Consultants Inc. have recently passed all of the required exams to attain their Tax-Exempt and Governmental Plan Consultant designation through the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries. These exams include the Tax-Exempt Governmental Plan Administration and Plan exams.

Lego races past Ferrari for title of world’s most powerful brand

Lego has long been a favorite toy, but the company’s recent growth has spurred it to new heights.

Swigart named Great Bend mortgage lender for Central National Bank

Central National Bank announced that Steven Swigart has been named home mortgage lender for the Great Bend Lending Services Office. He joins Central National Bank with seven years of banking experience.

Authenticity: The key to successfully reaching millenial customers

As millennials begin to overtake the baby boomers and Gen X in size it will become increasingly important for businesses to target them as customers.

Beverly Brainerd retirement