Yearly Archives: 2026

March 2026 Change for Community: GNEA

By |2026-02-27T16:57:07-06:00February 27th, 2026|Categories: Blog, Co-op Nickel|

Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Our mission is to provide emergency assistance to our neighbors in Story County, in an atmosphere of dignity, comfort, and encouragement. Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance offers services on an emergency basis to residents in Story County, providing a hand up to families and/or individuals in need. We work in partnership [...]

March & April Artists: Kelly Schwartz & Rob Sunderman

By |2026-02-27T13:42:25-06:00February 27th, 2026|Categories: Art Gallery, Blog|

Rob Sunderman Art Philosophy and Statement My artwork has a strong connection to our natural environment and climate issues. I want the work to convey a sense of beauty but also confront the challenges we are facing with our environment. I want people to look at things in our world that are sometimes [...]

February 2026 Board Meeting Highlights

By |2026-02-20T16:26:11-06:00February 20th, 2026|Categories: Blog|

February 18th Board Meeting Highlights The Board’s strategic discussion focused on strategies for increasing overall sales, both among members and non-members. Efforts to increase sales included talk of emphasizing value versus cost of products. Co-op events for the remainder of the year have been booked, including upcoming events next month: Cheese Madness and [...]

February 2026 Produce Parable

By |2026-02-10T17:35:47-06:00February 9th, 2026|Categories: Blog|

The Russet Potato By Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager The Russet potato, our 9th top-selling item in the produce department, seems ordinary enough. This is what many people conjure in their mind’s eye when they think “potato.” As it turns out, this American classic has a fascinating history that easily could have never happened. [...]

Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Sale 2026

By |2026-02-09T14:51:57-06:00February 9th, 2026|Categories: Blog|

Treat yourself and someone special just in time for Valentines Day! Shop the Co-op February 13th & 14th to SAVE 15% on regular priced Wines, Cheeses and Chocolates! Members-Owners and Student Members save 15%, non-members save 5%** **Save on regular prices, sale excludes Co+op Deals and Co+op Basics items. Sweet & Savory Samples [...]

February 2026 Change for Community: IowaMMJ

By |2026-02-02T16:56:57-06:00February 2nd, 2026|Categories: Blog, Co-op Nickel|

Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice (Iowa MMJ) is statewide membership-based advocacy and immigration legal service organization driven and led by immigrant and refugee voices and united with allies. Mission - to build a movement for justice led by immigrants and refugees in Iowa by providing high-quality [...]

Crispy Honey Hot Wings

By |2026-01-23T15:39:55-06:00January 23rd, 2026|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Crispy Honey Hot Wings Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 2 hours, 40 minutes; 10 minutes active Servings: 8 It’s hard not to love crispy, sticky-sweet wings. In this rendition, you can choose between the hot honey-Sriracha sauce or a less fiery honey and black pepper sauce. Ingredients 4 lbs. chicken wings (whole [...]

Top 10 Wellness Products for 2026

By |2026-01-23T14:59:55-06:00January 23rd, 2026|Categories: Blog|

Kickstart 2026 with Wellness! Our top ten Wellness picks highlight some of our favorite items from the Wellness aisles for 2026.  Below is a specially curated list of products our seasoned Wellness staff personally use and love. The Wellness Top 10 is a perennial customer favorite, and 2026 marks our 15th year! Believe [...]

Parmesan Herb Crusted Potatoes

By |2026-01-23T15:42:22-06:00January 22nd, 2026|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , , , |

Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp lemon zest 1/2 tspsalt 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper 2 lbs fingerling potatoes or Yukon potatoes, cut into wedges 1/4 c finely-shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine [...]

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