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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
January 2026 Produce Parable - Year in Review By Adam Calder At the beginning of the new year, I like to take a look back on the previous one. In 2025, we sold an incredible $1,136,015 worth of produce! I’ve been doing this job for over two decades, and when I started, I couldn’t [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ingredients • 1 dozen eggs • 6 Tbsp light mayonnaise • 1 Tbsp yellow mustard • 2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish • 1-2 Tbsp chipotle peppers, finely chopped or pureed • 1 green onion, finely chopped • Pinch each of salt and ground black pepper • 2 strips cooked bacon, finely chopped • Pinch [...]
Recipe shared by Becky Ringsby of Savor Specialty Chef Services in the Co-op Cooking Class "The Awesome Avocado." Makes 2 1/2 cups Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 1 can (1 1/2 cups) chickpeas 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. kosher salt Dash hot sauce such [...]
