Iowa Wildlife Center The Iowa Wildlife Center provides professional wildlife rescue, medical treatment and rehabilitation of native wildlife in central Iowa; teaches about wildlife and habitat stewardship; and provides wildlife assistance skills training.
Save on Everything Iowa! Shop your Co-op on Saturday, July 20 to save 15% on local products around the Co-op (that’s over 1,000 products!). Enjoy local samples, co-op explorers local scavenger hunt, and sign up to win our local product giveaway! The co-op defines local as grown or produced within the state of [...]
July 2024 Parable Carry that Weight Adam Calder, Produce Manager I was out on the sales floor stocking some avocados the other day, and a customer came and stood quietly next to me. With two shaky hands, she was clutching a bag of baby carrots in front of her like a shield, her face [...]
July 2024 Word from the Board Liz Kolby, Board President Liz Kolby, Wheatsfield Board President In a time where so much attention is invested in presidential elections, it’s easy to forget that democracy operates on many levels, including Wheatsfield Co-op. By now you might have heard, this year marks the 50th Anniversary [...]
ASIP - DACA & Immigrant Support ASIP aims to support and empower immigrants, helping them to live safe, productive, and fulfilling lives in their new community. Ames Sanctuary Interfaith Partners (ASIP) is a non-profit organization that helps immigrants by providing the below services and support to individuals and families, regardless of their background. Legal [...]
Here are highlights from the June 2024 Wheatsfield Board of Directors meeting: Ribbon-cutting for Wheatsfield’s 50th anniversary will be held on Wednesday, August 14th at 4:30pm on the patio at the Co-op. The Board, Staff and members are invited to attend. The Board adopted an eighth cooperative principle that focuses on diversity, equity, [...]
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 8 1/2 hours; 30 minutes active Servings: 16 Slow-cooked to perfection, this moist, tender, crowd-pleasing barbecued pork is simple to prepare. Ingredients 3 1/2 lbs. boneless pork shoulder or butt roast 1 small onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 teaspoon salt [...]
Strawberry Slab Pie Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 2 1/2 hours, 1 hour active Servings: 12 This pie is full of sweet strawberries, with hints of lemon and vanilla. The flaky crust is biscuit-like and flecked with sparkling sugar for even more appeal. It’s also very juicy, so be sure to put [...]
Elotes Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Give your corn on the cob a zesty blast of flavor. Ingredients 4 large ears of corn, shucked 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 medium lime, zested and juiced 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or grated Parmesan cheese Preparation To [...]
Black-eyed Pea Salad Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 6 Black-eyed peas are an ancient staple food in Africa and have become part of soul food traditions in America. They also hold a place in the popular imagination as a food that brings good luck. These healthful legumes are high [...]
