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.
Eat lunch with us on the 4th of July! Stop by for house-made pork brats, hot dogs, and veggie dogs. Plus all the fixins! Grab them in co-op off our hot bar. Grab chips, cold drinks, cookies and more to round out your lunch! Cool off after the parade with your co-op. July [...]
Nam Doc Mai Mango June 2026 Produce Parable By Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager Summer is upon us, and that means it is the time for tropical fruit! Making a return appearance in our produce department is a real star, the Nam Doc Mai mango. It is difficult to articulate just how good these [...]
Why I Chose to Become a Wheatsfield Member-Owner Deb Russell, Wheatsfield Board of Directors As a member of the Wheatsfield Board of Directors, I’m often asked why membership matters. After all, anyone can shop at the Co-op, so why become a Member-Owner? For me, the answer is about more than discounts or sales. Membership [...]
Let's Celebrate June Member Appreciation Day! Join us on Saturday, June 13 from 10am-2pm to celebrate you! Enjoy samples around the co-op, visit with board members, sign-up to win our Local Product Giveaway, send the kids on a crafty activity, meet local producers, and more! Local Producers Experience the [...]
May 20th Board Meeting Highlights The Education and Outreach Committee announced continuation of the Graduate Research Night events due to the previous month’s success. May 21st was the second Graduate Research Night event, and the Student Board Representative and Education and Outreach Committee will continue to co-organize these events in upcoming months as part [...]
Dear Wheatsfield Cooperative Members, We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the upcoming Board of Directors election. As a member-owned and democratically governed cooperative, Wheatsfield relies on the dedication and leadership of its members to guide our future. Serving on the Board is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful [...]
About WFAN Since 1997, the Women, Food, and Agriculture Network has engaged women & non-binary farmers and land stewards in building a just and ecological food system through community power. Our network’s deepest roots are in Iowa, and now, 27 years on, we have the privilege of connecting with members across the country who [...]
History of Fresh May 2026 Produce Parable By Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager What is fresh food? A simple enough question to ask, mind-boggling difficult to answer. In her book Fresh: A Perishable History, author Susanne Freidberg does a thorough job answering that question, and analyzing how that definition has changed over time and [...]
Tiny Deck Concerts Are Back for 2026! Kick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck! Friday nights, June 26 – September 4 | 6:00–7:30 PMHead to the east deck for amazing local bands, good vibes, and great company. Grab dinner, sip a drink, and soak up [...]
