Atlantic, IA — Officials with Cass Health, today (Friday), announced Derick Hogberg – CCHS Director of Fiscal Services – is the newest recipient of the Cass Health Spirit of Volunteerism Award. The award was established to recognize the volunteer efforts of Cass Health employees in their communities, and Hogberg was selected for his active involvement in the Elk Horn, Iowa community.
Hogberg serves as a board member for Elk Horn’s Kids in the Village daycare and manages their financials, supports fundraising efforts, and contributes to maintaining and improving outdoor play areas and equipment. He also volunteers as a baseball and basketball coach for Exira-EHK elementary. Perhaps most visibly, Hogberg serves as a member of the Elk Horn City Council. Through his work on city council, he oversees the maintenance of the city pool and park, fundraises for pool upgrades, and ensures the city of Elk Horn continues to run efficiently.
During Tivoli Fest and Julefest, Hogberg volunteers his time serving Aebleskiver, participating in folk dancing, and helping behind-the-scenes with setup and cleanup. His nominator wrote, “Derick’s commitment to service is truly inspiring. And here at Cass Health, he brings that same level of dedication to his work every day, carefully managing the financial operations that keep everything running smoothly. Quite simply, we couldn’t do it without him.” After winning the award, Hogberg said, “Volunteering is important to me because it sets a good example for others to be involved and have a sense of pride in our communities.”
As part of the Spirit of Volunteerism Award, the winner receives a $250 check to donate to the non-profit organization of their choosing. Hogberg chose the Kids in the Village daycare to receive the donation.
