From the Heart Emilie Ruehs Wheatsfield Board of Directors It goes without saying that the heart of any Co-op is its membership. By definition, a co-op is any business owned and run by its members that works toward a common goal. In my few short months as a member of the board, I can [...]
Black'D Out Books Our February recipient is Black'D Out Books, a project being brought to fruition by local artist Cameron Gray. This program will provide Free Black Libraries to the Ames area, offering a space where Black voices are being heard and felt, and to provide texts that are speaking about the Black experience. [...]
Store sales and customer counts continue to be strong each month. We appreciate the continued support of the shoppers in our store! The Board heard a report about the Ames Climate Action Plan. The City Council adopted the target reduction science based + Equity – 80% by 2030; net 0 by 2050 option and [...]
New Seed Savers 2022 Adam Calder Wheatsfield Produce Manager In spite of the cold weather, the produce department has brought in another great selection of heirloom seeds produced right here in Iowa. Every year Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, IA, releases a catalog of what seeds they have available for sale. Each year they [...]
Green Smoothie with Flax By: Co+op, welcome to the table Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2 ... With the beginning of a new year, it’s a good time to reset with light, detox-friendly foods. This easy smoothie is just the ticket, providing a sippable, nutrient-packed drink to help you feel a little [...]
Tricia Bowers Artist Statement As a person and an artist I value beauty above all, and color is by far my favorite quality of reality and the universe. As a painter I am free to explore and experiment with color, using different and fun techniques to share my beauty. I make mostly abstract art, [...]
The Iowa Wildlife Center Change for Community Recipient, January 2022 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. Most dogs and cats have responsible owners who provide safe homes, veterinarians who watch [...]
Horchata Hot Cocoa By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 5 cups Craving something warm and chocolate-y, but more interesting than the usual cocoa? Make this streamlined version of horchata, a Mexican drink made from rice, almonds and spices, and then transform it into a steaming cup of delicious cocoa. By using [...]
It’s that time of year again…for New Year’s resolutions. Let’s be honest – everyone makes big resolutions for themselves on January 1st, but seldom are they brought to fruition. According to fitness expert and nutrition specialist Joey Thurman, founder of The Lifestyle Renovation, people tend to think too narrowly about the New Year’s resolutions, [...]
The Board heard an update from management that the distribution of the preferred share dividend declared in July will be completed in the coming weeks with gift cards being distributed to those choosing that payment method and preferred share dividend checks being mailed the week of December 13. We welcomed three new board members, [...]
