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County recognizes public health employee Maria Torres for two state-level awards
Summary
Pottawattamie County leaders recognized public health staff member Maria Torres for receiving the 2025 Iowa Public Health Hero Award from the University of Iowa College of Public Health and Outstanding New Volunteer of the Year from the Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter.
The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors took a moment during its meeting to recognize Maria Torres of the county health department after staff announced that Torres received two state-level awards.
Matt White, identified in the meeting as director of planning and development, told the board Torres had received the "2025 Iowa Public Health Hero Award from the University of Iowa College of Public Health" and the "Outstanding New Volunteer of the Year Award from the Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter." White said the awards "reflect the culture of excellence, accountability, and the dedication within our team" and thanked the board for its support of county health programs.
Why it matters: The board's recognition highlights county public-health staff accomplishments and is used by county leaders to underscore the value of staff development and community trust in local services.
Ending: Supervisors and staff congratulated Torres and invited a photo opportunity following the meeting.
