Driftless Stories

An exhibition of life and purpose by artist Dean Schwarz Story and Photos by Kristine Kopperud Jepsen Acquainting one’s self with potter Dean Schwarz isn’t as…

Part four in our series “Making a Scene”, features Steve Harm and The Warehouse in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Here at Inspire(d), we do all we can…

Sitting at Pike’s Peak State Park in McGregor, Iowa, Brent Grinna looks outwardly comfortable in his surroundings, despite his business-casual yellow polo, flip-flops, and a…

The following is part III in a series entitled “Making A Scene” from the Fall 2014 issue of Inspire(d) Magazine. Part I – featuring Tanya…

Ward and Jacky Budweg – with fellow biker, Jeff Friedhof – Take Tires to the World Once Again Intro and Interview by Aryn Henning Nichols…

Compiled by Allison Croat While we here are Inspire(d) love cooking local, visiting the Farmers Market, and, of course, eating, we’re no experts (well, except…

Ruth Hampton has been known for years around the Driftless Region as a creator of good, honest, and delicious food. From her early days in…

By Aryn Henning NicholsOriginally published in the Oct/Nov 2010 issue of Inspire(d) Magazine “How now?” probably wouldn’t be the question artist Valerie Miller asks the…

Nordic Fest is on! Lefse, lefse, lefse! (You can get Norsland Lefse, which is what they’re making here, at the Oneota Co-op this weekend). Stay tuned…

By Aryn Henning Nichols There’s an undeniable appeal to secret gardens and hidden worlds – just think about all the cool stuff we don’t know…

By Aryn Henning Nichols Decorah artist John Kjome is a patient man, that’s for sure. He thinks, plans, and meticulously strategizes his next move –…