Calhoun County Emergency Medical Services

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Calhoun County Emergency Medical Services

Providing Basic and Advanced Life Support services to the residents of Calhoun County, Iowa We do what we do so others may live.

Calhoun County Emergency Services helps our region by providing emergency medical care and public eduction while continuously improving the level of care. This is accomplished by communicating effectively and efficiently amongst our team and in cooperation with the public and other service entities. We strive to achieve the highest standards of honor, integrity and leadership to earn the public trust through attention to duty, selfless service and respect to the community.

03/11/2026

Notice of Public Hearing- Proposed Property Tax Levy

03/03/2026

CCEMS Employee Spotlight: Stephanie Renze

Position: PRN Paramedic

Years at CCEMS: 11 years

What Made You Get Into EMS?: Wanting to help the community

One fun fact about Stephanie: I love the outside.

CCEMS appreciates all you do, Stephanie!

02/24/2026

CCEMS Employee Spotlight: Michael Mendenhall

Position: PRN Driver

Years at CCEMS: 3 years

What Made You Get Into EMS?: My Daughter

One fun fact about Michael: I love to crack jokes!

CCEMS appreciates all you do, Michael!

02/18/2026

CCEMS Employee Spotlight: Tony Grabowski

Position: Full-Time Paramedic

Years at CCEMS: 1.5 years

What Made You Get Into EMS?: I started with a volunteer fire service and switched to full time EMS after working in corrections for 5 years.

One fun fact about Tony: During my motorcycle crash, I broke or rearranged every bone in my leg/foot besides the fibula.

CCEMS appreciates all you do, Tony!

02/16/2026

This past week, Calhoun County EMS responded to a tragic accident involving the Iowa Lakes Community College Baseball Team. In the days following our response, we have been met with numerous appreciation and well-wish posts. We would like to take a moment to say thank-you to the many community members (near and far) who continue to support Calhoun County EMS. We appreciate knowing that in times of tragedy, we have strong community support looking out for us, just as we look out for them.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Carter Johnson, along with the rest of the Iowa Lakes family who are grieving the loss of someone close to them. We would also like to extend our thoughts and well-wishes to the team members as they begin their healing journeys. We urge our communities, along with the other communities close to everyone involved, to continue to wrap their arms around these team members and show them the outstanding support that we have witnessed the past few days.

To all the members of the Iowa Lakes Baseball Team: Know you are not alone on this journey. We will stand “Laker Strong” with you as you heal.

02/11/2026

For Immediate Release: Iowa Lakes Community College Bus Accident. For more information contact:
Richard Hall, Coordinator
712-297-5104
rhall@calhouncounty.iowa.gov

01/28/2026

Yesterday EMS Director Bruce Musgrave was invited to speak about the Iowa United First Aid program that Calhoun County was chosen to pilot for the state. You can find out more about this program at:
https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/revitalization/center-rural-revitalization/iowa-united-first-aid-grant-program

You can also watch this video about the program:

https://youtu.be/mZIP-2FinkA?si=eUA4SES4Grvsu019

01/27/2026

CCEMS Employee Spotlight: Kristen Hall

Position: PRN EMT

Years at CCEMS: 1.5 years

What Made You Get Into EMS?: I wanted to get in to something in the medical field, so I decided to take the EMT class.

One fun fact about Kristen: I have seen 106 artists/bands in concert (and still counting!).

CCEMS appreciates all you do, Kristen!

01/20/2026

CCEMS Employee Spotlight: Denny Fitchett

Position: PT Paramedic

Years at CCEMS: 3 months

What Made You Get Into EMS?: My niece and nephew being involved in an accident and because our community was shorthanded for EMS employees.

One fun fact about Denny: Retired Rockstar

CCEMS appreciates all you do, Denny!

01/13/2026

CCEMS Employee Spotlight: Lori Lasher

Position: PT Driver

Years at CCEMS: 36 years (18 years EMT, 11 years Paramedic, and 7 years Driver)

What Made You Get Into EMS?: Shortly after I started at Stewart Memorial in 1988, they had a class to become an EMT and I want to become a part of their service and be available to our community when needed.

One fun fact about Lori: I was red-shirted in Kindergarten because I kept running away at recess to try to get to Rockwell City (from Lake City) where my mom worked, because I didn't want to go to the babysitter's house after school. A couple of times, I got as far as where Opportunity Living is currently located east of Lake City, before being caught and brought back. The second year of Kindergarten went better.

CCEMS appreciates all you do, Lori!

01/11/2026

A special thank you to Fareway Stores Rockwell City for their continued support of CCEMS!

12/30/2025

CCEMS Employee Spotlight: Andrew Nellesen

Position: PT Paramedic

Years at CCEMS: 6 months

What Made You Get Into EMS?: I wanted to make a difference in people's lives and the community.

One fun fact about Andrew: I love to ride motorcycles and have fun.

CCEMS appreciates all you do, Andrew!

Address

220 E High Street
Rockwell City, IA
50579

Website

https://www.calhouncounty.iowa.gov/county_offices/ems/index.php

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