Kickstart 2025 with Wellness! As part of our cherished annual tradition, the Wellness team has carefully curated a selection of their favorite products from the Wellness aisles to inspire and uplift your year ahead. 🌿 Here are 10 standout picks—handpicked just for you, and in no particular order! 🌟 By Kim McDermott, Wellness [...]
Ames Animal Shelter The Ames Animal Shelter exists as a safe place where animals without a human voice to speak for them can find comfort and safety. They believe every life that comes through their doors matters—be it wild, domestic, or somewhere in-between. Through their services, education, and advocacy, they work to build a [...]
December 10th Meeting Highlights (postponed November meeting) The 2024 Member Drive in October was a success with 80 new equity members (41 more than October 2023) and 28 new student discount program participants. September sales to non-members were at an all-time high, constituting 27.5% of overall sales. The Board will welcome a new student [...]
What We Gift and Get Adam Calder Wheatsfield Produce Manager Recently, I stumbled across an essay written in 1844 by Ralph Waldo Emerson. The essay is simple titled “Gifts”, and is merely three pages long. Within those pages, Emerson muses on what it takes to be a good gift giver and receiver. Why are [...]
The Bridge Home is a non-profit organization devoted to bridging the gap between homelessness and housing by providing shelter, support, and inspiring a pathway forward for individuals and families experiencing or on the verge of homelessness. Founded in 1985 to address the growing need of individuals and families requiring shelter, a trend that continues today, we are the only [...]
The Co-op Winter Kickoff Party AND LOCAL MAKER MARKET Sat., Dec. 14 from 10am-2pm. Join us to celebrate the kickoff of the winter season! Stop by the co-op and grab a free 50th anniversary ornament, meet local vendors, enjoy samples, cider, giveaways, live music, crafts and more! Local Vendors: 10AM-12PM: Clear Creek Orchard, [...]
November Produce Parable Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager Sweet pumpkin pie decorated with whipped cream and cinnamon with a slice taken out Soon, the aroma of baking pumpkin pie will drift out from ovens all across the United States. These pies are often eagerly anticipated at the end of a Thanksgiving feast, [...]
Brenda Backman is a contemporary artist known for her evocative use of color and texture, creating immersive landscapes that explore the interplay between nature and emotion. Based in Story City, IA, she draws inspiration from her surroundings, transforming everyday scenes into vibrant, abstract interpretations. Brenda’s artistic journey began at an early age, fueled by [...]
Preorder Deli Mains and Sides, Bakery Pies, Co-op Made Honey Grain Dinner Rolls to guarantee availability. These items will also be available for sale off of the shelf around the holiday. Preorders are required on cheese trays. You can preorder over the phone (515-232-4094) or fill out a order form on your next shopping [...]
Winter Squash By Adam Calder Savory and sophisticated, yet humble and satisfying all at the same time. These seemingly opposing characteristics are the qualities of winter squash. We’ve been enjoying an unusually mild autumn, and as such maybe aren’t as excited for these seasonal beauties as in past years. So as not to let [...]
