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Iowa Central Community College provides customized training for local industries - Messenger Fort Dodge February 2026
The days when college is all about sitting in a classroom, listening to a lecturer, and studying through books have changed. Iowa Central Community College is building the local area workforce with customized training programs. In this area, employers have worked through several different programs through Iowa Central, and one of the most recent success stories has been through the Iowa 260E program. With campuses located in Webster City, Eagle Grove and Fort Dodge, Iowa Cent

Mary Ann's Specialty Foods
Feb 233 min read


Spanish-English leadership series proves successful at Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods - Messenger News 2026
WEBSTER CITY — Iowa Central Community College partnered with Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods utilizing 260F funding to deliver a Spanish-English Leadership Series, a program designed to upskill employees and support workforce cohesion across production teams.“At Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods, success isn’t just about quality products–it’s about empowering people,” said Anna Woodward, assistant director of Economic Development for Iowa Central Community College. “In a multi-generation

Mary Ann's Specialty Foods
Jan 292 min read


Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods receive awards - Messenger News 2026
WEBSTER CITY — The City of Webster City and Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods of Webster City were both honored in early January when they each were recognized at the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Annual Awards program. Eight economic impact awards were presented in the four county region which makes up the regional alliance. The City of Webster City received the award for the site certification of the new industrial park. As stated in the award presentation, this is a critical ec

Mary Ann's Specialty Foods
Jan 292 min read
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