Written by: Michelle Murray, Birdsall’s Ice Cream Marc and I love to research anything related to ice cream…and honestly, food in general, so when the opportunity to tour Hansen’s Dairy in Hudson, IA presented itself, of course we wanted to be part of it! The family-owned farm (since 1864!) was...
The Power of Recognition: Why Your Nomination Matters
Written by: Jasmine Wright, CURRIES One of the things I appreciate most about our North Iowa community is how we show up for each other. Whether it’s through volunteering, supporting local events, or simply cheering one another on, there is a shared sense of pride in seeing our people and...
A Summer of Connections
Written by: Grace Conway, CURRIES My name is Grace Conway, and I’m spending my summer interning at CURRIES. Through my internship, I was invited to participate in College Connections, where interns from across North Iowa gather each week to learn, connect, and explore the community. Going into the first meeting,...



