Authorities say Mr. Pollard and his sons displayed very “Iowa nice” courtesy to the injured/ill party, her boat mates, and emergency services. Mr. Pollard even offered to personally drive a Guthrie County Sheriff’s Deputy back to the marina to his patrol car. Sheriff Marty Arganbright says “Mr. Pollard should be proud of his sons and his sons should be proud of their father for how they stepped up and helped another in need.”

Dr. Narasimha Palagummi

The second father profiled on Father’s Day is Doctor Narasimha “Sim” Palagummi, MD of the Iowa Clinic in Urbandale. At around 3:41-p.m. Saturday, Guthrie County Emergency Services were dispatched to the Raccoon River Valley Trail south of Yale for two injured bicyclists. The bicyclists were participating in the annual BaCoon Ride and were injured in a freak accident when a large tree branch fell across the trail seriously injuring both riders.

In the middle of a severe thunderstorm, which included strong winds, heavy rain and nickel sized hail, Doctor “Sim”, who was riding in the event, identified himself as a physician and offered to help. Doctor “Sim” proceeded to render critical aid, not leaving the side of the two injured parties despite the rain and hail. Doctor “Sim” disregarded his own comfort and safety to help others.

The injured parties were transported by Panora EMS to a hospital in the Des Moines Metro. Doctor “Sim’s” profile on the Iowa Clinic website states he is a Hawkeye fan and father of two, including taking in many foster children.

The GCSO would also like to thank the employees at Coulter Marine for transporting one of their deputies across the lake for the first medical emergency.