(Le Mars) — Friday, November 30th marks the final day for Mike Donlin’s tenure as the administrator and C-E-O for Floyd Valley Healthcare of Le Mars. The local hospital official began his career at Floyd Valley in the summer of 1998. Donlin says he was searching for a career position following his time with the U-S Navy. Donlin recalls the interview process, and he was impressed with the local hospital and its medical staff, and with
the community of Le Mars.
Donlin says it was his goal, ever since coming to Le Mars, to become active with the community.
Donlin is pictured visiting with Floyd Valley Healthcare Administrative Assistant Teresa Sauer.
Donlin’s community involvement went beyond his duties at the hospital. Donlin was asked by Le Mars Mayor Dick Kirchoff to serve as chairman of the Le Mars Community Betterment Foundation, an organization assigned to raise money for “Quality of Life” projects for Le Mars, and he serves on the board of directors for the Le Mars Dialysis Center.
Donlin, center, along with Le Mars Mayor Dick Kirchoff are pictured accepting a donation from Fareway Grocery Store manager Dave Shaver as part of the Community Betterment Foundation program.
Under Donlin’s leadership, Floyd Valley Healthcare has expanded its facilities, merged with the medical clinic, renovated the emergency rooms, expanded the assisted living care facility, and expanded the medical staff and health care services. Floyd Valley has been recognized nationally, many times, as being one of the top 20 hospitals for critical access care.
Donlin credits the team concept for having been the recipient of several prestigious awards and honors.
Donlin stands inside the Chapel/Meditation room at the local hospital. Donlin says raising money for the meditation room was his first fund raising project for Floyd Valley Healthcare.
Donlin says he plans to stay in Le Mars following his retirement. A Chamber After 5 event is scheduled for Friday at Floyd Valley Healthcare to pay tribute to Mike Donlin for his service to Floyd Valley and the community, and at the same time to welcome Donlin’s successor, Dustin Wright who will assume the duties of Administrator and C-E-O of Floyd Valley Healthcare.
