Driftless Stories

How can I change the world? How many of us have ever pondered that question, only to become paralyzed by the next question that (almost) inevitably follows:…

Sarah Schroeder The debate was heated, and, as it turned out, not easily forgotten. “I felt that the admission prices being proposed for the town’s…

Fall is one of our most favorite times of the year – glorious weather, beautiful leaves, sweaters, hot chocolate, marching bands…we could go on and…

Introduction by Aryn Henning Nichols Interview by Inspire(d) Intern Martha Hall All art by Lauren Bonney As we’re heading out of summer and into fall (we…

Introduction and interview by Benji Nichols Originally published in the Summer 2016 Inspire(d) We’re proud to say we’ve been big fans of Seed Savers Exchange…

By Sara Friedl-Putnam • Originally published in the Summer 2016 Inspire(d) It’s the last Saturday in July, and thousands of men, women, and children –…

Cresco Community: A history of innovators By Aryn Henning Nichols • Originally published in the Summer 2016 Inspire(d) “You make your family,” says long-time Cresco,…

Decorah author (and Optometrist!) Jennifer Gipp is celebrating the release of her first novel, Breaking Through the Fog. “Breaking Through the Fog explores the unique culture and…

Earlier this year, Decorah resident Bob Bishop got the idea to put together a Decorah themed bicycling jersey. They are out now and available in…

Inspired Magazine Summer 2016! Welcome to the 2016 ‘Summer’ issue of Inspire(d) Magazine! As always, the summer issue of Inspire(d) has a fun local food theme. This…

Thank You so much for your interest in donating to the Longest Loop Fundraiser. 100% of donations to this project will go to the Winneshiek…

Fulfilling a Vision: Winneshiek County Conservation Announces New Bike Trail and Park Initiative Imagine a trail that will connect the Trout Run Trail to the…