Changing of the guard

A familiar face in the Hastings community has called it quits from a 28-year career. Last week, Troy Dalman, who operates a Farmers Insurance agency in Hastings, officially retired and handed the reins of his business to Korin Ayers, who served as an employee there for five years.

In addition to running his agency, Dalman has been active in the community and plans to continue that pattern of serving. Some of his service to the community includes his involvement with the Hastings Rotary Club in addition to two stints serving on the board for the YMCA's Camp Algonquin. He's also served on the March of Dimes committee for Barry County and has coached youth sports and volunteered in other ways. (Photo by Jayson Bussa)