The Driftless is full of great people, places, and things that inspire us to visit and play and do more great stuff ourselves! This collection of stories really gets to the heart of what makes the Driftless Region so special.
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…
(Nordic Fest: 50 Years Strong, book cover design by Deb Paulson) “I had no idea what I was getting myself into by committing to this…
By Aryn Henning Nichols Originally published in the very first Inspire(d) Magazine, October 2007 Things are born. Life cycles. You live. You die. But somewhere…
Tim Blanski of Granary Woodshops, Spring Grove, Minnesota Story and photos by Kristine Jepsen • Originally published in the Fall 2015 Inspire(d) Historic dream home…
The Pride of Postville By Aryn Henning Nichols Kids are kids. “They’re just kids. It doesn’t matter where they come from, if they speak the…
Three Decorah residents have recently been serving on a week long Medical Mission trip in El Salvador. Dr. Pete Blodgett of West Side Dental in…
We know it doesn’t look much like spring out there today (hello, fresh snow), but it’s coming! In the meantime, dream of all the fun…
Live Generously Introduction by Aryn Henning Nichols Interviews by Aryn Henning Nichols, Kristine Jepsen, & Sara Friedl-Putnam Originally published in the Winter 2015-16 Inspire(d) It’s…
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