Triplett-Westendorf Financial Group

07/09/2026

What a fun (and hot) filled day at Adventureland yesterday! Our team was able to get out of the office and spend some time in the sun. We are so grateful to make memories like this!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from Founder, Troy Westendorf! 🇺🇸✨🙌

07/03/2026

Happy Fourth of July!

Two hundred and fifty years of liberty is worth celebrating with everything you have got. Whether that means fireworks, family, or a mouth-watering backyard cookout, our team hopes you have a patriotic and joyful celebration.

Please note that the office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day. We will be back after the holiday weekend and look forward to connecting with you soon.

07/01/2026

Today, we celebrate our Community Partners—businesses that believe in the power of collaboration and community.

Triplett-Westendorf Financial Group
Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew
Snyder & Associates

Your support helps the Chamber bring businesses together through networking, professional development, and opportunities that encourage growth and lasting connections.

Thank you for partnering with us and helping build a vibrant business community where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We appreciate your commitment and your impact!

06/27/2026

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06/23/2026

New podcast drop! 🎤

Meet Ethan Welch with Polk County Pickleball. 🏓

In this episode of TMI, we're joined by Ethan Welch with Polk Count...

06/19/2026

June is filled with moments that remind us how courage, innovation, and a little bit of daring can leave a lasting mark on history. Here are a few milestones we are reflecting on this month:

🚀 June 18, 1983 - Sally Ride became the first American woman in space, launching aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger as a mission specialist. Out of more than 8,000 applicants, she was one of only six women selected for NASA's 1978 astronaut class.

🏀 June 6, 1946 - The Basketball Association of America was founded at a meeting in New York City, setting the stage for what would eventually become the NBA and for basketball to transform from a regional gym sport into a global phenomenon.

🎥 June 20, 1975 - Stephen Spielberg’s classic “Jaws” premiered. Not only did this movie become one of the first big summer blockbusters at movie theaters, but it also gifted us with one of the most iconic movie soundtracks of all time.

These moments continue to inspire conversations about leadership, equality, creativity, and the lasting impact of a single bold step on the world.

06/16/2026

Come join us on July 10th from 4:30 - 7:30pm at Middlebrook Farm in Cu***ng for a fun filled evening of live music, drinks, and food. Triplett-Westendorf has reserved the Middlebrook farmhouse for clients, family, and friends to all come and enjoy.

If you plan to join us, please call the office at 515-528-8632 or send us an email at [email protected]. We hope you can make it!

06/14/2026

Every June 14th, we celebrate the Stars and Stripes on Flag Day. While we’re all familiar with the United States’ flag, we might not know all of the history behind this symbol.

To celebrate, we wanted to share a few fun facts about the history of the flag that might surprise you:

🔹 The current 50-star design was created by a 17-year-old. Robert G. Heft of Lancaster, Ohio, submitted the design as a high school project in 1958. It was chosen by President Eisenhower out of more than 3,000 submissions in 1960.

🔹 There have been 27 official versions of the flag. Twenty-five of those changes were solely to update the number of stars every time a new state joined the Union. The star additions were admitted on July 4th, and, together, they give us a rich visual history of the country's growth over time.

🔹 The colors for the flag have taken on their own meanings over the years. Charles Thomson, secretary of the Continental Congress in 1774, suggested that red represents hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue stands for vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

🔹 Six American flags have been planted on the moon. Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin were the first, but five additional Apollo missions have also left a flag on the lunar surface.

🔹 The current design is the longest-running version in history. No new states have been added since Hawaii joined the union in 1959, making this the most enduring flag design the country has ever had.

Wishing you a wonderful Flag Day filled with pride and appreciation for the history behind the flag we share.

Citations:
The National Flag Foundation. (n.d.). 10 fascinating facts about the American flag. https://nationalflagfoundation.org/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-american-flag/

Smithsonian. (2001, September). Facts about the United States flag. https://www.si.edu/spotlight/flag-day/flag-facts