Written by: Matt Dutton, BYOBrass The North Iowa Band Festival was an early highlight of our’s last summer. As a group comprised of several music educators, we were so excited to see the spotlight shine on the local bands and the importance of music education. Our aim is to show...
Growing Ourselves to Help Grow Our Community
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...