United Bank of Iowa

For communities to thrive, it takes strong connections between volunteers and the groups and organizations that operate within a community.

 

Jean Burns, our Ida Grove Office Manager, is a perfect example of someone donating their time and management skills to the community. She currently serves as Chairperson of the Horn Memorial Hospital Board which has been an important role due to all the challenges rural hospitals face. Jean joined this board in April, 2016, served as Treasurer for one year and Chairperson for the past six years.

 

Over the past several years, she has also served on her church’s finance committee, the Chamber of Commerce, and Community Rec Center board.

 

When we asked Jean why she donates her time to the community, she simply said, “In a small town like Ida Grove, it’s imperative that citizens get involved in the many groups and organizations within the community and offer their time and talent in the areas in which they have interest. People working together with a common goal of bringing in a new business, a new recreational activity, expanding or improving an existing project, leads to a better quality of life for everyone living in the community.”

 

Thanks, Jean, for your generous donation of time and talent to enhance strong connections in the Ida Grove community.