Olympic Wrestler Explores Entrepreneurship in Iowa
Wrestlers flock to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where Olympian Georgi Ivanov and his father opened a world-class training facility
Bangladesh-Born Chef Finds Recipe for Success in Iowa
Suman Hoque built two farm-to-table restaurants in Des Moines, Iowa, blending global culinary training with local ingredients
Stitching a Life in Iowa
Congolese designer Belange Mutunda built a global fashion brand in Iowa, inspiring creatives through mentorship and education
Savor the Rise: Deja Keppler’s Flour Power Lifts Indianola’s Spirit
Deja Keppler’s journey led her not just to Iowa, but to opening the beloved Indianola bakery Savor the Rise
From Pews to Pints
A dilapidated Clinton church was tactfully transformed into a stunning brewery and restaurant.
Homemade Cards & Crafts: Taylored Expressions in Ankeny, IA
Returning to Iowa gave papercraft purveyors Taylor and Jon Van Bruggen room to spread joy.
From the Iowa Beauty and the Business Plan: Simply Sámone
Iowa State University’s entrepreneurial energy helped Jassma’ray Johnson pursue her dorm room dreams.
Restoring Iowa’s Val Air Ballroom: A Sound Investment
A Central Iowa music promoter blended incentives to restore a culturally significant music venue.
A Love Letter to Iowa
Mike Vallely traveled across the world as a professional skateboarder and fell in love with Iowa along the way, inspiring him to make Des Moines home.
From Passion to Product
Eco Lips creators turned a DIY project into the beauty industry’s first organic lip balm.