Tiny Deck Concerts Are Back for 2025! Kick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck! ? Friday nights, July 11 – August 29 | 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 [...]
Spring Wine Sale Member-Owners and Student Discount SAVE 15% on more that 200 wines from over a dozen countries! Choose from a wide selection of red, white, and rosé wines from some of the finest vineyards in the world. Many of our wines are organically grown from small production vineyards with unique varietals. Don't [...]
Saturday, May 10 | 11AM-1PM | Around the Co-op! Celebrate World Fair Trade Day with YOUR Co-op! Check out our Spin-to-win Fair Trade Giveaway, take the kiddos on a kids scavenger hunt, snag a Fair Trade Coupon and more! World Fair Trade Day Saturday, May 10, 2025 World Fair Trade Day is [...]
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Central Iowa supports, educates and advocates for individuals living with mental illness and their family members at no charge to the participants. This non-profit 501(c)3 organization has expanded to serve Ames, ISU students, and residents throughout 14 central Iowa counties through their educational classes, support groups, public presentations [...]
Spring into Wellness Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation, making it the perfect time to focus on your wellness. Here are some helpful ideas the spring season. Get Outside: Take advantage of the warmer weather and longer days by spending time outside. Go for a [...]
April 16th Meeting Highlights Sales in March 2025 were the highest month ever, being 6.31% higher than last March. A total of 52 new equity member-owners and 13 new student discount program participants were added in the March in conjunction with the two week Mini-Member Drive which took place from March 1-15. In honor of Earth [...]
Growing Pains April 2025 Produce Parable By Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager There are many benefits to starting your own seedlings. It is economical, as a packet of seeds readily provides a family with enough food for a season for just a few dollars. The cost is even lower if you save your own [...]
Earth Day Bulk Sale, April 24 - April 26 Hey Member-Owners and Student Discount - get ready to stock up and save! Stock your pantry with all your favorite bulk staples and save 15%! Stock up on beans, seeds, nuts, dried fruit, grains, granolas, chocolates, candy, coffees, teas, herbs and spices, bulk body care, [...]
Ames Public Library Friends Foundation April 2025 Change for Community Recipient The Ames Public Library Friends Foundation (APLFF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports Ames Public Library through fundraising, volunteering, and advocacy. Funds raised by APLFF helps support programs for children, youth and adults throughout the year, including book clubs, speakers, and cultural [...]
March 26th Meeting Highlights The mini-Member Drive in the first few weeks of March was successful with approaching 50 new member-owners added so far this month. Results from the most recent Customer Experience survey showed that overall satisfaction with the Co-op experience remains strong, though shoppers continue to be frustrated by the Co-op’s [...]
