Written by: Katelyn Ouverson, Clear Lake Bank & Trust Co. I was born and raised a homeschooled farm girl. When I was given the opportunity to participate in Leadership North Iowa (LNI), the thought of attending a program where 90% of the activities were outside of my comfort zone seemed...
Strengthening Community Through Collaboration
Written by: Matt Curtis, Wayne’s Ski & Cycle Last month I sat down with a group of local business owners for a Small Business Roundtable and I left feeling encouraged. We did not fix every problem in an hour, but the honesty and open conversation mattered. When small business owners...
“Farm-to-Table”
Written by: Jenn Arndt, Roots Nutrition Counseling & More The farm-to-table concept is a popular topic that highlights the importance of locally grown products making it to the average consumer’s table. From a health perspective, farm-to-table bring more nutrient dense foods filled with fiber, phytonutrients, and high-quality vitamins and minerals....