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The Iowa Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) is now accepting nominations for its prestigious 2025 Family Physician of the Year Award. This annual award honors a family physician who exemplifies excellence in patient care, community service, and dedication to the specialty of Family Medicine.

IAFP invites patients, colleagues and community members to nominate a deserving family physician who goes above and beyond in their profession. Nominees should demonstrate a strong commitment to their patients and community and embody the values and mission of Family Medicine.

“This award is one of the highest honors we present each year,” Katie Cox, IAFP’s director of communications, said. “It’s an opportunity to recognize the remarkable physicians who make a difference in the lives of Iowans every day.”

How to submit a nomination:

Nominations can be submitted online at www.iaafp.org/awards or by mailing a letter of nomination describing why the physician should be considered for the award. Letters can be mailed or emailed to:

Iowa Academy of Family Physicians
6500 University Avenue, Suite 100, PMB 123
Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Email: kcox@iaafp.org

The deadline for nominations is Sept. 3.

The recipient of the 2025 Family Physician of the Year Award will be recognized at the IAFP Annual Conference on Nov. 7 at the Meadows Event Center in Altoona.

Previous Family Physician of the Year Award Recipients: Scott Helmers, MD, Dale Christensen, MD,  James R. Paulson, MD, Rodney Miller, MD, Marion Barnes, MD, Francis Pisney, MD, Kelly D. Ross, MD, David Paulus, MD, Alan Vasher, DO, John W. Barnes, MD, Ronald Zoutendam, MD, Donald Skinner, MD, Richard A. Jongewaard, MD, Cynthia Wolff, MD, David Crippin, MD, Michael Gimbell, III, MD, Kenton Moss, MD, David Carlson, MD, Sharon Bertroche, MD, Dale Nystrom, MD, Subhash Sahai, MD, Craig Thompson, DO, Michael AbouAssaly, MD, Douglas Peters, MD, Ried Boom, MD, Patrick Edwards, MD, Gerard Stanley, MD, Mark Haganman, DO, Chris VandeLune, DO, Esgar Guarin, MD, Noreen O’Shea, DO, David Nystrom, DO, Jeffrey Hoffmann, DO, John Thurman, DO and Thomas Baer, M.D.

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On Aug 13, a total of 13 players participated. Lela Schwartz got a 24 and three 16s; Chet Vaughan, Dennis Betts and Robeerrt Klever each got 16s; Sandy Rumelhart got a 24, 16 and 17; Dick Ellis got a 22; Gary Evans got a 21; and Wayne Nickel had a 16 and a 17.

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand St., on Mondays at 8 a.m. and at the New Homestead independent living dining hall, 2306 State St., at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays and at 1 p.m. on Fridays. Organizers say there is always room for more, and they will be glad to teach you how to play. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday.

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On Wednesday, Aug. 13, nine sunshine Club members and one guest held their 11 a.m. meeting and luncheon at the Sunny Spoon in Menlo. President Janine called the meeting to order with the roll call being, “What would you put on your tombstone?” Many interesting and heartwarming answers were given. The minutes of the June meeting were read, and the treasurer’s report was given. Chari paid her dues for this year and next since she is going to be gone for a while. Next month’s meeting will be on Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. at Linda Godwin’s home. Each one is asked to bring a white elephant gift to be used as a prize when we play bingo next month. The meeting was adjourned, and all had a delicious lunch.