Trick-or-Treat at the Co-op!
Saturday, October 31 11am-1pm Bring the kiddos for our 11th Annual Trick-or-Treat at the Co-op. Trick-or-treat stations will be set up all around the store with plenty of goodies. Costumes encouraged!
September 2026 Produce Parable
Season Update September 2026 Produce Parable By Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager As the season shifts from summer to autumn, so to do our produce offerings change with the local weather. We had an excellent season for local produce this spring and summer. We even had Iowa organic peaches, and that is a treat [...]
Week of October 25
Sunday, Oct 25 Chef's Choice vgn ng Monday, Oct 26 Chkn A La King ng Lentils vgn ng Veg of the Day vgn ng Tuesday, Oct 27 Chicken Enchiladas Green Enchilada vgn Beans & Rice vgn ng Veg of the Day vgn ng Wednesday, Oct 28 Swedish Meatballs Mashers vgt ng Tofu in Roasted Red Pepper [...]
Week of October 18
Sunday, Oct 18 Chef's Choice vgn ng Monday, Oct 19 Sweet Sour Chkn ng Sweet Sour Veg ng White Rice vgn ng Veg of the Day vgn ng Tuesday, Oct 20 Mongolian Chicken ng Hunan Broc Tofu vgn ng White Rice vgn ng Veg of the Day vgn ng Wednesday, Oct 21 Cheesy Ckn Rice [...]
2027 Board Candidate Statements
The Wheatsfield Board approved a slate of four candidates for the Annual Board Election at their August 26th meeting. Because there are four candidates for the three open board seats, there will be an election this year. The election will begin on October 1st in the store and through our online election runner. The [...]
Every Local Product Has a Story
Every Local Product Has a Story Word from the Board, September 2026 Christina Campbell, Wheatsfield Board of Directors Imagine walking into Wheatsfield and picking up a tomato. It is easy to see only the tomato: its color, its shape, perhaps the promise of a summer salad. But what if you paused for a moment [...]
September Appreciation Day!
Stop into YOUR Co-op on Saturday, September 12 from 10am-2pm to celebrate YOU! We're kicking off the day with a giveaway! Giveaway: 100+ Mini Pumpkin Candles! Just a little something to say "Thanks for Celebrating with Us!" Starting at 10am. We want to thank you with a gift of warmth and light to [...]
September – October 2026 Community Artist
Lisa Kuehl of Ames is the creator of Heartland Scrapbooks. Born in Davenport, Iowa, Lisa has lived in central Iowa most of her life and is a lifelong artist. In 1982, she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design from Iowa State University and has spent the past [...]
August 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
August 26th Board Meeting Highlights This month’s Strategic Discussion centered around the idea of value, and consumer choices regarding spending and grocery store selection. We covered what value/benefits Wheatsfield creates and delivers now and what we can focus on as a co-op in the future. The Education and Outreach Committee is happy to [...]
September 2026 Change for Community: Food at First
September's Change for Community recipient is Food At First a local nonprofit that provides free meals and groceries to anyone who is hungry — no questions asked. Food at First serves a hot meal every day of the year at the First Christian Church in downtown Ames. In fact, they haven’t missed a meal in [...]