Category Archives: Artisans

Iowa Distilling Company

When it comes to uses for corn…Iowans sure have come up with lots of ideas!  But when Todd Dunkel and Phil Bubb came back to Iowa they had a plan for that corn, one that has been around for a … Continue reading

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Paige Meadows

Paige Meadows was born a while ago in Idaho…but in January of 2012 she was born again in Iowa!  Kathryn Paige took over her brother and sister-in-law’s business and brought it to the Quad Cities.  What a great opportunity ~ … Continue reading

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Bill & Karen Johnson, Authors

I have always lived in rural Iowa…so stories about farm-life and things that are of interest to people in rural areas are very interesting to me.  So much of our past shapes our future. Bill & Karen are from Avoca … Continue reading

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The Blacksmith Boutique & Garden Studio

Deb has a sign hanging in her office, “A successful person is a dreamer, whom somebody believed in”.  Hers was a dream that has come true in the form of The Blacksmith Boutique & Garden Studio.  She purchased the building … Continue reading

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Justice Signs and Metal Works

I am learning all kinds of things about Iowa…like all the little communities I never knew were here…like Van Wert, home to John Justice and Justice Signs!  Just doing what he has always done since childhood, building and fixing, lead … Continue reading

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Onion Grove Mercantile

Sometimes all it takes is the first step…sometimes your don’t even know that you are taking it!   So the story goes for Jen Walters VanOort…sharing her artistic talents to help out a friend that was opening a cafe on … Continue reading

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Lansing Soap Company

Welcome to the Lansing Soap Company! A line of all-natural handmade vegan soaps…with no harsh chemicals!  Lansing Soap Company is a small business success story that got it’s start out of a frustration of not being able to find what … Continue reading

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Steve Kerper Decoys

  Nestled in the northeast corner of Iowa you will find the small community of New Vienna (the eNVy of Iowa).  It is also home to Washington House Antiques and Steve Kerper Decoys! You will find Steve carving away here … Continue reading

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White Pines Embroidery

Roll back the time a little…to 2003.  That’s when Sandi White found her first embroidery machine in Indiana.  Lessons on how to use it and the enjoyment of creating led to the beginnings of White Pines Embroidery.  Now there are … Continue reading

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Peace Tree Brewing Co.

I continue to be surprised and amazed at the stories and traditions of the people and things that are ‘Iowa Made’!  Another of those continues with Peace Tree Brewing Co.   Brewing great full bodied beers are their passion, but … Continue reading

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