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Harvest Nutrition: new owner’s health journey inspires him to help others

KALONA (This story was published in The News on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023.) Need a healthy meal in a pinch? Harvest Nutrition located at 305 5th street in Kalona is the choice for you. … more

Wellman Family Practice introduces IV therapy

WELLMAN (This story was published in The News on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023.) Dehydration is killer. Every facet of human health can be undermined by simply not drinking enough water or … more

After challenging start, Best of Iowa celebrates four-year anniversary

KALONA (This story was published in The News on Thursday, March 30, 2023.) Every year is like a victory. But I think this year feels a little different,” Lori Witthoft said. … more

Yoder Family Farms: Home of the Duroc pig, local supplier of premium pork

LONE TREE (This story was published in The News on Thursday, March 23, 2023.) It does not get more local than this. Lone Tree has a gem in Yoder Family Farms, a neighborly supplier of Duroc … more

Finish Line Technology: security cameras and services for home and farm

WELLMAN (This story was published in The News on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.) It is never a bad idea to be safe. Finish Line Technology based in Wellman gives your home exactly that, … more

Midwest Woodworks supplies high quality furnishings

KALONA (This story was published in The News on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.) In the market for high quality furniture built to last? Good news, there is a local option just down the road. … more

Dixie’s Doggie Spa grooms pets to perfection in Riverside

RIVERSIDE (This story was published in The News on Thursday, May 4, 2023.) In the heart of downtown Riverside lies Dixie’s Doggie Spa, the number one doggie spa destination in town … more

Is your dog looking for love? Join Pack Amo

RIVERSIDE (This story was published on Thursday, May 4, 2023.) Need a place for your dog to stay? Choose Pack Amo during your next getaway! Pack Amo is a dog daycare, boarding, … more

Veterinarians adapt to changing demands

(This story was published in The News on Thursday, June 15, 2023.) There has been an epidemic across America: vet shortages. There are many reasons why and it has a local impact. The News … more

Hilltop’s ‘Dairy After Dark’ experience

MT PLEASANT (Story published in The News on Thursday, June 15, 2023.) The only dairy farm for miles, Hilltop Dairy Inc. has been serving up fresh milk for the better part of 80 years, … more

Two separate businesses, one Kalona home

KALONA Mother Edie Kemp and daughter Heather Kemp, entrepreneurs each, own and operate two small businesses separately but equally under the same roof in Kalona. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, both … more

Murphy’s Bar & Grill serves you, the community

RIVERSIDE As we enter the season of giving – the Christmas season – Murphy’s Bar & Grill in Riverside is preparing a conclusion to their year of giving back. … more

Farmers Hen House looks ahead

KALONA If Farmers Hen House wanted to refresh their egg packaging, how long do you think that process would take, from concept to store shelves? a) Two months b) Six months c) One … more

Kalona’s chicken broker: serving small farms, cultivating success

KALONA Have you ever heard of a chicken brokerage? Essentially, that is what Riverland Poultry does: it buys, raises, and sells chickens, all for the “little farmer,” according to owner James … more

Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

Thanksgiving has always been THE family holiday for my mom’s, the McConnell’s, side of the family. As I get older it becomes more and more “salty”, I’d say, given a lot of our family is, … more

West Fork Farmstead: Your friendly neighborhood egg delivery

WEST CHESTER At West Fork Farmstead in West Chester, the Wilson family raises chickens for both eggs and meat, but how they do that is a chief concern. “For me, at the forefront of our … more

Grateful hearts

KALONA The average eye, when looking at the historical photo below, might first take in the family posed front and center. Then perhaps it moves to the imposing house, and then to the flanking … more

Bespoke music thrills at ‘Hunchback’ showing in Ainsworth

AINSWORTH In this day and age, attending a screening of a silent film may seem a bit humdrum, but the addition of live music turns the event into a captivating and delightful experience. … more
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