By Kim McDermott, Wellness Manager In keeping with our annual tradition, the Wellness staff has picked some of our favorite products from the Wellness aisles to highlight for 2024. Here are 10, in no particular order, selected for 2024. 1) Malama Mushroom Powders Malama Mushrooms offers high quality mushroom [...]
Do (Not) Be Resolute This Year By Adam Calder, Produce Manager For the first couple of weeks every January, the produce department is deluged with customers shoving fresh produce into their carts as fast as they can get their hands on it. It really is something to see after watching people spend the month [...]
My name is Han (they/she) and I am a nonbinary illustrator based in Ames, Iowa and a Wheatsfield employee since 2018. I received my bachelor's degree in Biological and Pre/Medical Illustration from Iowa State University in 2020. My work highlights scientific themes of biology and anatomy, sometimes intertwined with surreal and spiritual elements. I [...]
The SHOP - Students Helping Our Peers, Student Food Pantry The SHOP was created in 2011 by a group of students from the Food Science and Human Nutrition learning community who were looking to combat food insecurity among their peers at Iowa State. SHOP’s mission is to engage with anti-hunger advocates and serve the [...]
Pealing Bell Cookies By Adam Calder, Produce Manager Even though you won’t hear them peal, you will taste the peel (from an orange) in every bite of these cute little cookies! A couple of years ago, I stumbled across a recipe for Pealing Bell Cookies. They are simple to make, adorable to look at, [...]
Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa helps families build strength, stability, and independence through affordable home ownership. Central Iowa Families partner with Habitat to build a place they can call home and, in turn, they help build stronger neighborhoods and communities. With every dollar you donate, every hour you volunteer, and [...]
The Co-op Winter Kickoff Party Sat., Dec. 9 from 10am-2pm. Stop by the co-op and meet local vendors, enjoy samples, cider, giveaways, live music, crafts and more! Local Vendors: 10AM-12PM: HoQ Hot Sauce & Burritos, Des Moines 10AM-2PM: US Wellness Meats, Iowa 10AM-2PM: Read Health Center, Ames Maker Market and Crafts [...]
First Friday Wine Tasting, Cheese Tasting, and Art Opening (plus VEGAN cheese Tasting!) Join us for samples with Ruby Fine Wines, Iowa City, and a selection of bites from our cheese department! Check out our current Artist on Display, Leslie Hall. Learn about her art and enjoy some vegan cheese samples too! [...]
What you’re seeing is the work of Ames, Iowa artist, Leslie Hall. Born at Mary Greeley Medical Center in 1981, Leslie has since decided to stay in Ames forever. Being voted Prom Queen of Ames High Class of 2000 she knew a Queen must always stay near her people. To keep the winter blues away and [...]
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 [...]
