Tom O’Brien discovered his passion for large-scale farming at the age of 12. As his life evolved, so did his goals. In 2016, after moving back to the same block he grew up on, he embraced his long-held dream and became a farmer. This decision led to the creation of Gardens on Glen in 2019, […]
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During the summer of 2024, catastrophic floods swept through Northwest Iowa, causing severe damage to many businesses, including Crown Clinic in Spencer, IA. Nurse practitioners Peyton Hantelman and Jay Downing were among those affected. Amid the growing healthcare shortage in the area, Peyton and Jay recognized the urgent need to act. Many of their longtime
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Lorrie Popik and Rae Guillermo’s friendship began 40 years ago when they were sorority sisters at the University of Northern Iowa. This bond has since served as the foundation for The Dessert Mixologist, a business specializing in fun desserts with a twist. After graduation from UNI, Lorrie and Rae pursued their careers while maintaining a
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Bailey Bruning fell in love with the world of beauty when she was a little girl. This love, paired with her family’s unwavering support, led her to pursue a career as a licensed esthetician, and on January 1, 2025, Bailey opened the doors to Freckled Esthetics. When naming her business, Bailey wanted something unique that
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Jeremy Empie began his journey in web design back in 1997 when he volunteered at a youth outreach center. The center’s director approached Jeremy and another volunteer, asking, “If I gave you four weeks of training, two hours a week, would you create the website?” This experience sparked Jeremy’s passion for web design and planted
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Early Morning Harvest began as a hobby that has since transformed into a premier aquaponic produce farm and organic grain mill. In 1993, Jeff Hafner and his father, Earl, began farming together. Jeff had purchased the acreage where his grandparents lived and farmed for many years prior. After farming the land for a few years,
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Piece and Freedom Bakery, a Ukrainian-owned bakery, brings the flavors of Kyiv, Ukraine, to Ames, Iowa. Originally only found at farmers markets, the bakery’s brick-and-mortar location is set to open on January 11th, 2025. Piece and Freedom Bakery is a family business devoted to its mission of uniting communities. The bakery is owned by two
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After many years in the public school system, sister-in-laws Alena Phillips and Jamie Porter began exploring outside opportunities. They loved teaching, but the public school system that they were a part of was not conducive to their lifestyles. After exploring different avenues, Alena and Jamie established HomeGrown Christian Learning Center in March 2023. They began
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In the Spring of 2006, Mike and Melanie Seals took a leap of faith and planted a strawberry field. Since then, they have expanded their operations and opened Country Roads Meat Market. Their journey has been full of ups and downs, but their strong foundation of faith has kept them steady. Beginnings For 17 years,
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Alex Pettit, PharmD, grew up in Union County and knew he wanted to return there after schooling. So, after Alex finished schooling, he returned to Union County and joined the Medicap Pharmacy team in Creston, IA. When asked about why he wanted to purchase the pharmacy, Alex said that he “knew a couple of years
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