Member-Owner Extras, Sep 1-Sep 15
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July 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
July 15th Board Meeting Highlights The Board’s Strategic Discussion centered on current needs of members to better understand how needs are changing and how we can adopt strategies for meeting these needs. The Education and Outreach Committee will continue Grad Research Nights, allowing graduate students to share their research with the community. The [...]
Serving the Co-op: A Grad Student’s Reflection
Serving on the Wheatsfield Board as the student member has been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had during graduate school. Before joining, I knew very little about co-ops or what a board of directors actually does. Over the past year, I've had the opportunity to learn about the governance of a member-owned [...]
August 2026 Change For Community: Ames Pride
Ames Pride is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded to promote community building among LGBTQIA+ individuals, to educate the community of issues affecting LGBTQIA+ people, and to facilitate an environment that values the intersectional identities of all people living in and around the City of Ames. Ames Pride began in 2017 with a mission to [...]
Summer Foods that Help You Stay Hydrated
Summer Foods That Help You Stay Hydrated When temperatures climb, staying hydrated becomes even more important. While drinking plenty of water is essential, many fresh foods can also help keep you cool and hydrated. In fact, some fruits and vegetables are made up of more than 90% water while also providing vitamins, minerals, and [...]
July 2026 Produce Parable
Thistle & Yarrow Acres July 2026 Produce Parable By Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager Twenty years ago, Abi Stearns was pregnant and living in an apartment just a short walk away from the old Douglas Avenue Wheatsfield location. She would shop at the co-op frequently, and she daydreamed about someday producing something that could be [...]
Body Care Favorites for Summer
By Kim McDermott, Wellness Manager Summer is the season for sunshine, adventures, and spending more time outdoors, but it's also the perfect time to give your body and skin a little extra support. From staying hydrated in the heat and soothing tired muscles to nourishing sun-kissed skin and keeping pesky [...]
Local Sale!
Save on Everything Iowa! Members! Shop your Co-op on Saturday, July 25 to save 15% on local products around the Co-op (that’s over 1,000 products!). From 11am-1pm - Enjoy local samples, co-op explorers local scavenger hunt for the kiddos, wellness diy and sign up to win our local product giveaway! Wheatsfield defines local [...]
July 2026 Change for Community: Iowa Wildlife Center
Iowa Wildlife Center 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.