Land, Lavender and Launching a Dream Destination in Iowa
After living in the Pacific Northwest, one Iowa family returned to the state and founded a 200-acre lavender farm and agritourism destination.
Masao: Japan Meets France in Iowa
Masao owner Nick Hanke and chef Phil Shires are elevating Iowa’s culinary scene, earning a James Beard recognition along the way.
Two Decades of Passion and Butter
DeLuxe Bakery owner Jamie Powers is put on national stage with James Beard recognition.
Taking a Swing at Entrepreneurship
Longtime friends Jared Doerfler and Tyler Johnson launched golf startups in Iowa.
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
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
Startup Spotlight: An Iowa Entrepreneur Shares Why Iowa
Des Moines native Emily Steele is on a mission to build technology and community to support small businesses and local communities.
From Pews to Pints
A dilapidated Clinton church was tactfully transformed into a stunning brewery and restaurant.
Iowa is Calling
Inspired individuals chase their dreams in Iowa for its lower cost of living, rich entrepreneurial ecosystem and creative, innovative and visionary minds.