The Lakeside Village retirement community in Panora welcomed a new community director. 

Marla Hammer is taking over for Amanda Creen who has been in that position for roughly five years. Hammer has been with the retirement community for the last 14 years, starting as a culinary aide. According to the Lakeside Village Team, Hammer has achieved a lot through her time with the Lakeside Village including providing continuous training opportunities for career growth within the community.