Vol. 23 No. 11 PO Box 118, Sioux City, Iowa 51102
October 2018
MANUFACTURING ISSUE
Paying tribute
Rocklin Manufacturing remembers past, points to future PAGE 10
INSIDE THIS MONTH’S ISSUE: USS Sioux City sets date PAGE 4
Leadership Dakota County names board PAGE 7
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Index USS Sioux City.....................................................page 4
Business People..................................................page 7
Northwestern adds faculty................................page 6
Rocklin Manufacturing.....................................page 10
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A newly updated and restored mural is shown Sept. 17 at the headquarters of Rocklin Manufacturing, 101 Jennings St. An image of Jim Rocklin, the company’s second-generation leader, who died in January 2017 following a 25-month battle with pancreatic cancer, has been added next to an image of his father, I.J., who started the company.
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Chamber Anniversaries The following businesses and organizations are celebrating anniversaries of 5, 10, 15, 30 or 45 years as Siouxland Chamber of Commerce investors.
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On Aug. 23, at another news conference in City Hall, representatives again made the trek here, this time to announce that the USS Sioux City would be commissioned and officially join the Navy’s fleet on Nov. 17 at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Ship FROM 4 you can ever witness,” said retired Rear Adm. Frank Thorp, chairman of the USS Sioux City Commissioning Committee. “That d a y, t h a t ship turns from a hunk of steel and a crew to a U.S. Navy warship.” During several visMalone its to Sioux C i ty ove r the past 18 months, Thorp has repeatedly commented on the already strong bond Scott between the ship and its namesake city, an important relationship
that remains for the life of the ship. An Annapolis native, Thorp said he hoped many from Sioux City come to the commissioning so he could return the hospitality he’s received here. Cmdr. Randy Malone, who will be the USS Sioux City’s first commanding officer, said he’d get anyone from Sioux City who attends the commissioning on board the ship to have a look around. “This is not the Navy’s ship, this is your ship,” Malone said. “Come out, and we’ll give you a tour.” Organizers are planning a week of receptions, tours and other events for the ship’s crew and visitors. Siouxland Chamber of Commerce president Chris McGowan, who is also vice-chairman of the commissioning committee, said updates on events will be posted on the commissioning website at usssiouxcitylcs11.org.
Christened in January 2016, the USS Sioux City is the 11th in the class of littoral combat ships, which are designed to operate in shallower water close to shorelines. The ship will have a 98-person crew and be used for maritime security throughout the world. Once commissioned, the USS Sioux City will sail to its home base in Mayport, Florida, before it’s deployed. Malone said it’s not yet known what mission the ship will serve or where it might be sent. “The goal right now is to get the ship deployed. We’ll go wherever they’ll send us,” he said. Thorp said the commissioning committee is about halfway to its goal of raising $800,000 for commissioning festivities. It’s hoped that $200,000 will be left in a legacy fund to pay for educational opportunities for the ship’s
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Navy veteran Gary Swanson, left, of Sioux City, talks with USS Sioux City commanding officers Kevin O’Brien, center, and Randy Malone on Aug. 23 after a press conference at City Hall to announce the ship’s commissioning.
crew members and their families. Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott urged Siouxlanders to support the ship and its crew, which are a part of
the community. “This is a great day for our community,” Scott said. “This ship is part of the culture and life of Sioux City now.”
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Seven new faculty join Northwestern ORANGE CITY, Iowa— Northwestern College welcomed seven new full-time faculty members with the start of classes this fall. Emily Grace joins NWC as an assistant professor of physics. She previously taught at Sterling College in Kansas. She was also a visiting lecGrace turer at Royal Holloway University of London and did post-doctoral research on dark matter at Pennsylvania State University. Grace earned a doctorate in physics from Royal Holloway, a master’s degree in education from Indiana University South Bend, and bachelor’s degrees in physics and psychology from Indiana University South Bend and Bethel College in Indiana, respectively. Christina Hanson has been hired to help develop and then direct a new master’s degree program in physician Hanson assistant (PA) studies at Northwestern College. She played a key role in the
successful application and site visit by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) for Bethel University’s new PA program, and she helped select and mentor Bethel’s first PA cohort. A Bethel University graduate, Hanson holds a master’s in physician assistant studies from Des Moines University. Mark Haselhoff is Northwestern’s first undergraduate professor of practice, hired to teach in the computer science department. A Haselhoff Northwestern College graduate, he has held multiple roles at NWC, starting as a computer support specialist and most recently serving as the college’s web development manager. He also taught numerous computer science courses for Northwestern as an adjunct faculty member. Haselhoff earned a master’s degree in computer science from Georgia Institute of Technology last year. He was also a member of the Northwestern student team that competed in the world finals of the Association for
Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest in China in 2010. Michelle Henrich is Northwestern’s new assistant professor of education. She earned an education specialist d e g re e i n administration and Henrich a master’s d e g re e i n technology for teaching and learning, both from the University of South Dakota. She comes with more than 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, interventionist and elementary principal—most recently serving as a principal in the Sioux City Community Schools and the Douglas School District in South Dakota. She will teach undergraduate and graduate special education courses and oversee the policies and curriculum for graduate endorsements in special education. Gary Richardson joins Northwestern as a professor of practice for its Master of Education program. As such, he will teach graduate courses in educational administration and oversee
the development of the college’s graduate i n te r n s h i p p rog ra m s and principal licensure Richardson program. A former superintendent at MOC-Floyd Valley/West Sioux and Harris-Lake Park, he most recently was an educational consultant for School Administrators of Iowa. Richardson holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from the University of Northern Iowa, a master’s degree in education from Drake University, and an education specialist degree from Iowa State University. Tricia Steenbock begins this fall as an instructor in nursing. She is a registered nurse with emergency room experience who has worked for hospitals in Iowa, South DaSteenbock kota and C o l o ra d o . She also has taught in classroom, clinical and simulation settings for Briar Cliff, Morningside, Western Iowa Tech and Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City.
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BusinessPeople Leadership Dakota County announces board, officers SOUTH SIOUX CITY – Leadership Dakota County recently elected board members, officers and committee c h a i rs fo r the upcoming year. B o a r d members Miller include: JoAnn Gieselman with Dakota County Connections/SHIP, Oscar Gomez with the city of South Sioux City, Sam Gomez with Gomez Pallets, Cyndi Hanson with Northeast Community College, Roger Heck Lauritsen Insurance Agency, Stephanie Hirsch with Village of Jackson/Security National Bank, Diana
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Kincaid with Drs. Kincaid, Fett & Tharp, Kaylee Langseth with the city of South Sioux City, Pat McKeever with Village of Hubbard/Wendy’s Restaurant, Pam Miller with Siouxland Ethanol, Heidi Oligmueller with Oligmueller Law Firm, Brent Ruch with F&M Bank, Alyssa Silhacek with City of Dakota City, Jim Steele with South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce, and Todd Strom with South Sioux City School District. Elected as officers were Pam Miller, chair; Pat McKeever, vice chair; Kaylee Langseth, secretary and Brent Ruch, treasurer. Elected as committee chairs were JoAnn Gieselman, Planning Committee; Sam Gomez, Projects Committee; Diana Kincaid, Alumni Committee; and Kaylee Langseth,
Recruitment Committee. Leadership Dakota County is sponsored by the South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce. The mission statement is to establish Dakota County as a leader in community development by advancing the skills of emerging leaders and inspiring them to serve their communities and organizations. This will be the 15th year of operation for Leadership Dakota County. The first session will be Sept. 13.
SNB’s Pflanz receives CRPS designation SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Security National Bank is proud to announce that Mindy Pflanz, a business sales consultant within the bank’s personal trust and wealth management division, has been awarded the Chartered Retirement Plans
Specialist (CRPS) designation. The CRPS designation is a specialization Pflanz awarded by the College of Financial Planning, recognizing financial professionals who have demonstrated exceptional mastery of skills needed to implement and oversee organization-sponsored retirement plans. To achieve the credential, Pflanz completed a course of study and passed an examination encompassing the design, installation, maintenance and administration of various retirement plans. Additionally, she will adhere to strict Standards of Professional Conduct. Pflanz works with area businesses looking to
implement 401(k) plans or review existing retirement plans. She holds an Associate of Science degree in marketing and management from Northwest Iowa Community College. Also active in the community, Pflanz has served as a long-time volunteer with the American Heart Association and Sioux City Community Schools.
Northeast Nebraska Telephone Co. director, 97, retires after 60 years Jackson, Neb. – Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company director Omer Hoffman of Clearwater, Nebraska, will officially retire from the NNTC Board of Directors after serving as a board member for nearly 60 years.
Hoffman’s time with NNTC began because he and his neighbors wanted telephones in their homes. In the late 1950s, Hoffman, along with Joe Knievel and Maynard Sterns, worked to raise $27,000 with the goal of bringing dial telephones to their area. They went door-to-door asking residents in Clearwater and Bartlett, Nebraska, to donate $30 with the promise of a phone. They raised the money needed to get a government loan which allowed them to buy into Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company, which was established in Jackson in 1957. Clearwater and Bartlett joined the company in 1958. Once he established phone service in his area, Hoffman, now 97, stayed on the board of directors for six more decades.
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Moore is included in Best Lawyers SIOUX CITY – Dan A. Moore, an attorney with 41 years at Moore, Heffernan, Moeller, Johnson & Meis, L.L.P. law firm, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America in the area Moore of real estate law. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”
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SIOUX CITY – Pioneer Bank has announced the promotion of Greg Hoffman to vice president/ commercial lending. In his new role, Hoffman will be responsible for developing relationships with existing and prospective loan customers, as well as originating and closing all types of loans. Hoffman joined Pioneer Bank in 2012 as the bank’s business development officer. He is a member of the bank’s loan committee
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and has held various leadership roles with many community and civic organizations, Hoffman including the Sioux City Growth Organization and the Knights of Columbus. He has served on the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Siouxland for the past eight years. Hoffman attended Briar Cliff University and South Dakota State University. Hoffman is a native of Estherville and resides in Sioux City with his wife, Angie, and his four children.
Kaushik named clinical adjunct instructor SIOUX CITY – Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik, with UnityPoint Clinic Pediatric Infectious Disease, has been appointed by the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor for the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Kaushik will serve a three year term teaching pediatric infectious diseases to UI Carver College of Medicine trainees through the Siouxland Medical Education Foundation residency program and serve as a resident preceptor for the
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program. Ac t ive ly engaged in educating future physicians, Kaushik beKaushik gan teaching this program in February 2018 and teaches various aspects of diagnosis, management and prevention of infections afflicting children and newborns. she is the only pediatric infectious disease specialist in Siouxland teaching this program. Kaushik is also a nominated member of the New York Academy of Medicine and has been elected as an overseas fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, UK.
Goodman attends field sobriety course ALPHARETTA, Georgia – Bryan Goodman, of Goodman Law Firm LLC of Sioux City, attended the 24hour “DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing” course on July 1012 in Alpharetta, Georgia. The training covered the newly released 2018 course curriculum and updates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and is the same training course offered to law enforcement officers across the country. Goodman has previously
attended the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing courses in 2013 and 2015, and has also completed the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor course, all taught by Anthony Palacios, a former instructor at the Georgia Police Academy and nationally recognized expert witness in field sobriety testing and impaired driving cases.
Hard Rock hires Sioux City native DAVIE, Florida – Hard Rock International has tapped Sioux City native Mark Linduski to serve as the company’s director of licensing. In his new role, Linduski will seek new partnerships and licensing opportunities for the group. Previously, Linduski served as the senior buyer of cookware, appliances and food at Evine Live, a multiplatform interactive digital commerce company.
United Way awards FOCUS Grant to Heartland Counseling SOUTH SIOUX CITY – United Way of Siouxland awarded Heartland Counseling Services, Inc. with the FOCUS Grant for $30,000 to implement a school based mental health program.
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disadvantaged children with books they might not have access to otherwise. To date, the drive has resulted in the collection and distribution of about 35,000 books at various events and activities throughout the Siouxland, with more still Yearly book drive to come. For more information nets 7,200 books about the book drive, call NORTH SIOUX CITY – 605-232-4170 or visit www. D2, a data analysis, usabil- d2worldwide.com/Booksity, communications and for-Budding-Brains.aspx. technology services company, held its 10th annual Girls of ’68 has “Books for Budding Brains” officer installation book drive earlier this year. Since the drive’s start SIOUX CITY – The Girls in April, about 7,200 new of ‘68 had their installation or gently-used children’s of officers for the 2018books were collected from 2019 year on Aug. 15. participating businesses Officers include Sylvia and local drop-off points. Full, president; Jackie The purpose of the drive Warnstadt, vice president; is to promote reading, en- Bonnie Junge, recording courage learning, and ex- secretary; Gloria Klein, pand minds by providing treasurer; Dorothy Myers,
corresponding secretary; and Elizabeth Blacknik, financial secretary. Essay contest winners were also announced: Kaleb LaFavor, Holy Cross School, and Jaden Brower, Leeds Elementary. Both students are fourth graders.
Northwestern hires associate director ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Northwestern College has hired Jennifer Schon to fill a new position of associate director of institutional research. She will assist Michael Wallinga, the college’s director of institutional research, who is moving to a part-time administrative role to allow him to become a full-time professor in the computer science department. Schon earned a doctorate and master’s degree from
the University of Kansas, majoring in communication studies and minoring in quantitative psychology. She brings to her role expertise in advanced data analysis methods, including structural equation modeling. She’s also proficient in programs such as Qualtrics, SPSS, Mplus and Excel. Prior to joining Northwestern’s administration, she was a visiting assistant professor at Northern Illinois University. Schon is a native of Glidden, Iowa, and received her undergraduate degree from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake.
Kalins honored by Lennox Industries SIOUX CITY – Kalins Indoor Comfort recently received the Lennox Partner of the Year Award including the Centurion Award from
Lennox Industries, an international heating and air conditioning equipment manufacturer. Lee Eft, Lennox’s district manager, presented the annual awards to Bruce Kalin, president of Kalins Indoor Comfort, during a recent ceremony. The Lennox Partner of the Year Award honors top-rated dealers for their industry and market commitment to the Lennox brand. Kalins Indoor Comfort earned the award for the Des Moines district, which has approximately 220 dealers in parts of Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas and Illinois.
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Three generations in business Rocklin plant expands, returns to 1912 building MASON DOCKTER
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SIOUX CITY – In 1942, I.J. Rocklin, then head of Rocklin Manufacturing, purchased a sturdy, 30-year-old building to serve as a home for his business. Not long thereafter, extreme wartime demand forced Rocklin to hastily build two other structures to house their round-theclock manufacturing operations. For whatever reason, after the war ended and Rocklin’s operations shrank to a normal size, they stayed put in one of the squat little warera structures. The elegant, older building sat largely unused for decades. Now, the longtime Sioux City manufacturer of the Rocklinizer carbide applicator and MoldMender micro-welder has returned to the two-story 1912 building, originally the home of the Automatic Valve Seating Machinery Company and later Albertson & Co. I.J. Rocklin founded the firm in 1934, first specializing in farm-related equipment before transitioning to war manufacturing. In the 1960s, he developed the Rocklinizer, which applies a thin coating of tungsten or titanium carbide to industrial surfaces (like the tip of a drill bit), lending an extremely durable edge. Decades later the firm developed the MoldMender, which repairs steel molds and dies. Ross Rocklin, I.J. Rocklin’s grandson and the current president of the firm, said the company is glad to
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Carman Lynner, an engineer at Rocklin Manufacturing, works on carbide application equipment at Rocklin’s newly refurbished headquarters.
be back in its old digs. Despite its sturdy bones, the building had begun to fall into disrepair before Rocklin stepped in and restore it. “That brick building had really lost its utility and become a bit dilapidated, and not really used for much other than car storage, which wasn’t really relevant to our business,” Ross Rocklin said. When it became clear the business should leave the wartime-era building, with its non-airconditioned shop and cramped space, Rocklin decided the 106-year-old,
nearly-8,000-square-foot building, with its large windows and storied architectural features, was a suitable place to house the whole works. “We’d really outgrown our space, and so looked to that brick building for everything that we do,” Rocklin said. “And now we have much better space – we now have a conference room and a show room, a lab where we can complete samples, we’ll have much better office space and room for growth,
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Jose Montoya, an engineering technician at Rocklin Manufacturing, works on carbide application equipment at the firm’s headquarters.
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Rocklin FROM 10 for adding people. A much better production area, a better room dedicated to testing and quality control, a larger shipping room.” The World War II-era building was demolished in August. The company’s prized ordnance flag, which it earned by the extraordinary contributions it made to the war effort, hangs framed in the “new” building. The move to the new-old building began shortly after the second-generation family leader, Jim Rocklin, died in January 2017 following a 25-month battle with pancreatic cancer. The company’s expansion plans had been underway prior to his death. Fern Rocklin, Jim’s widow and Ross’s mother, said she is very proud of her son
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Commission and I know how important it is to preserve our history and our buildings,” she said. Ross Rocklin says the firm went out of its way to preserve and show off as much of the building’s original character as possible – its interior features the same exposed brick walls and beams visible in photos of its early days. Where doors and windows needed to be replaced, they tried to keep them as authentic as possible. The World War II-era building was demolished in August. They’re hoping to get the building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Justin Wan, Sioux City Journal “We really went through a Chris Rosener, general manager of Rocklin Manufacturing, points to a photograph of the lot to have the building work newly refurbished building as it appeared in an early 1940s photo. for us, but also have it appear the way it did historibuilding. Now, she said it cally,” Rocklin said. taking the reins of the firm. this,” she said. “I’m so happy that he’s Prior to the renovation, really impressed her. The building’s distinctive bringing (Rocklin) forward Fern Rocklin said she was “I’ve spent about six years mural facing Gordon Drive and that we’re preserving seldom inside the 1912 on the Historic Preservation has also been restored, with
Jim Rocklin’s image added. The mural has long depicted I.J., smiling and dressed in a yellow jacket and red tie, standing with mid-century Rocklin workers. All 10 Rocklin employees were moved into the building this summer. During a tour, general manager Chris Rosener said Rocklin still occasionally gets repair orders on Rocklinizers that were manufactured in the 1960s. “We’ll get, every once in a while, a call from somebody: ‘My Rocklinizer just quit.’ We’ll look it up, and it was built in 1968,” Rosener said. “There’s a lot of them out there, that age, still running.” Standing in the rehabbed building the day before demolition began on its counterpart, Rosener said he wouldn’t miss the old Rocklin shop. “Nope,” he said with a laugh. “We’re ready to move out of it. And this is where it started.”
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