#IowansUnite
Coming together like never before
Everywhere you look, Iowans are uniting like never before. While times may be tough right now, we’re seeing it won’t stop the great people in the state from supporting one another. Whether that’s volunteering services to help those in need, providing educational resources for inclusion and community, or simply paying it forward, Iowans help each other when they need it.
Lola's Fine Kitchen
Learn how Lola's has adjusted their business to continue serving fresh, home cooking to diners.
Oh So Sweet
Tiphanie Cannon, owner of Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie, discusses the challenges her small business faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MoMere
The mother/daughter team behind MoMere in Valley Junction have shifted part of their focus to e-commerce and implemented many safety procedures for in-person shopping since March.
Next Page Books
A prime example of resilience is Next Page Books in Cedar Rapids. Bart Carithers, owner, discusses his journey and how you can help support local businesses just like his.
Giving Tree Theater
Jamie and Andrea Henley had only owned the Giving Tree Theater in Marion, Iowa, for nine short months when they had to close due to the pandemic. Then, when they were finally able to reopen, they were forced to close again when Marion was hit and devastated by the derecho.
Pressed Collection
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way she’s doing business, Pressed co-owner Kristen Meeter’s family’s long line of entrepreneurs taught her how to persevere and keep chasing her dreams, which is what she and her husband, Eric Meeter, have done since starting the business.
Little Woods Herbal
Little Woods Herbal founders, Kristin Roach and Jason Shaw, have exuded resiliency and innovation both in the face of the pandemic and ever since they started the business back in 2013.
