(SIOUX CENTER, IA) - A Sioux Center, Iowa clinic focused on affordable health care is raising money to add dental services. The Greater Sioux Community Health Center opened its doors in July, 2008. It's located in a renovated bowling alley.

Staff say many of their 1,300 patients are uninsured, and about 70% pay for their health care out of pocket. Patients pay on a sliding scale based on what they can afford. The clinic is now trying to raise $100,000 to add affordable dental care. "This campaign is about that, is about asking the community to step up again and help make this a reality, and continue to build on what we started here, and reach out to their fellow neighbors, folks who need this service very badly," said Nancy Dykstra, Greater Sioux Community Health Center Executive Director.

A local dentist and hygienist have volunteered to donate time for a day or two a month. However, the clinic first needs money to renovate more of the building to add dental patient areas.