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by Derrick Vander Waal SIOUX CENTER – Loves others. Respects others. Values others. That’s how people describe the way Judy Hauswald treats others in the community. Whether welcoming or advocating for immigrant newcomers or helping to host lonely and hungry residents at the Sioux Center Community Unity Meal, she desires to reach out and meet the needs of people. For her selfless service, Hauswald will be presented the seventh annual Addink Community Service Award during Promise Community Health Center’s “An Evening of Promise” Celebration and Fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Terrace View Event Center in Sioux Center. “I have great respect and admiration for Ken and Barb Addink,” she said. “Their commitment to family, as well as their desire to make dental care accessible to all, regardless of one’s ability to pay, reflects their generous and caring nature. They exemplify what community service means. I am honored to have been nominated for this award named after them.” Hauswald sai...

SIOUX CENTER – Come join us for an evening of fantastic food, amazing entertainment and enjoyable fellowship. Promise Community Health Center is planning its 10th annual “An Evening of Promise” Celebration and Fundraiser” for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at Terrace View Event Center in Sioux Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for a social time. Arthur Fratelli will present his hilarious comedy mentalism show as the featured entertainment for Promise Community Health Center's 10th annual "An Evening of Promise Celebration and Fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Terrace View Event Center in Sioux Center. Get your tickets by Oct. 10. Tickets will be on sale through Wednesday, Oct. 10. “This is an opportunity for you to get away and enjoy an evening of laughter and good times,” said Derrick Vander Waal, public relations officer for Promise. “Everyone who attends will have a wonderful time. You will leave refreshed, delighted and inspired.” Arthur Fratelli, the featured entertain...

SIOUX CENTER – Promise Community Health Center will offer two Flu Vaccine Clinics this fall. They will be held at Promise – located at 338 1st Ave. NW, Sioux Center, across from the Sioux Center city hall – on the following dates: Promise Community Health Center in Sioux Center will offer two walk-up Flu Vaccine Clinics 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 24. The flu shots are free for youth and $25 for adults. 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26; 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. The influenza vaccine shots are free for youth 18 years old and under and $25 for anyone over 18 years old. Promise also accepts insurance to cover the cost of the flu vaccines. No appointments are necessary. People can walk in at any time during the flu clinics. For children who are between the ages of 6-35 months and who are receiving their first flu vaccines, they will need to get two doses that are at least 28 days apart. Therefore, parents of those children are encouraged to attend both flu clinic dates so both d...

SIOUX CENTER – Sandra Rodriguez is happy to to back at Promise Community Health Center because she “absolutely loved” the family environment. Sandra has returned to serve as a medical assistant/interpreter at the health center. Sandra Rodriguez has returned to Promise Community Health Center to serve as a medical assistant and interpreter. She hopes to bring “a helping hand” to her role. “I love helping people whether it be my co-workers or people that I don’t know. I am here to help,” she said. Sandra was born in Grand Island, NE, and moved several times throughout her childhood until moving to Orange City. She graduated from MOC-Floyd Valley High School in 2013. She served as a medical assistant/interpreter at Promise, 2015-16, and then worked as an assistant manager at Pizza Hut in Sioux Center, 2016-18, before returning to Promise. Promise serves everyone, whether they have health insurance or not, but Sandra appreciates the fact that the health center has a particular focus on rea...

You've almost reached your goal! With the completion of Week 7, you're now going into your eighth and final week of the eight-week training plan for the Healthy Heroes 5K Challenge. You've gradually built up from short runs to extended runs and are nearly prepared to tackle your first 5K for the  Healthy Heroes Run & Walk   on Saturday, Sept. 8, in Sioux Center. If you haven't registered yet for the Healthy Heroes 5K, you can still do so online at  AllSportCentral.com . Finish your training strong with the Week 8 plan that  nurse health coaches  Stephanie Van Ruler and Kim Davelaar of  Promise Community He alth Center  have prepared for you. Stephanie Van Ruler (right), nurse health coach for Promise Community Health Center, leads Stefenie Smith into the eighth and final week of the training plan for the Healthy Heroes 5K Challenge. The Healthy Heroes 5K / 1-mile Family Fun Walk is Saturday, Sept. 8 HERE IS THE WEEK 8 PLAN : Day 1:   Run 30 mi...

With the completion of Week 6, you are now three-quarters of the way through your eight-week training plan for the Healthy Heroes 5K Challenge. Nurse health coaches Stephanie Van Ruler and Kim Davelaar of  Promise Community He alth Center  are moving you closer to your goal of  running your first 5K for the   Healthy Heroes Run & Walk   on Saturday, Sept. 8, with their customized plan . If you haven't registered yet for the Healthy Heroes 5K, do so soon. This Saturday, Aug. 25, is the last day that you can sign up at the early-bird discounted rate. Register at AllSportCentral.com . N ow it's on to Week 7. Stephanie Van Ruler (right), nurse health coach for Promise Community Health Center, leads Stefenie Smith into Week 7 of the training plan for the Healthy Heroes 5K Challenge. HERE IS THE WEEK 7 PLAN : Day 1:   Walk 2-3 minutes to warm-up / R un 25 minutes. Day 2:  Rest Day 3:   Walk 2-3 minutes to warm-up / R un 15 minutes at a faster pace. ...

SIOUX CENTER – Promise Community Health Center of Sioux Center seeks nominations for this year’s Addink Community Service Award. The deadline to submit a nomination is Sept. 15 . Barbara Top was the 2017 honoree of the Addink Community Service Award. The award will be presented during Promise Community Health Center’s 10th annual “An Evening of Promise” Celebration and Fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Terrace View Event Center in Sioux Center. The honoree will be notified prior to the event and will be recognized publicly. “ Volunteers are the lifeblood of northwest Iowa communities. They fuel the engines of churches, schools and community organizations. Their passions spark life into programs and projects,” said Derrick Vander Waal, public relations officer for Promise. “That’s why Promise Community Health Center recognizes someone with this honor every year. It’s always rewarding and inspiring to learn about the humble, dedicated and generous service that people offer to their ...