Driftless Stories
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.
Driftless Stories
Go Ahead: Have a Cow – An Interview with Valerie Miller
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…
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Norsland Lefse Machines in Action!
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…
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Algific Slopes: Secret Ecosystems!
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…
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The Kjome State: Interview with Artist John Kjome
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 –…
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Bike-Minded: Driftless Region Biking
By Sam Wiles When people commonly think “Iowa,” they think corn, farms and uninterrupted flat land. Maybe even the well-known statewide road ride, Ragbrai. But…
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Interview with Anoushka Shankar
By Aryn Henning Nichols Halfway across the world, in a land full of colors, ancient traditions, and life oh-so-different from the Midwest – America, for…
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Let ‘Er Wail: An Interview with the Wailin’ Jennys
By Sam Wiles The Wailin’ Jennys might just have the coolest name in modern music. The obvious but clever pun on country music legend Waylon…
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Interview with Alaska String Band
(What’s got 8 wheels, 25 strings, 5 heads and is 140 years old? Well, The Alaska String Band of course…) By Benji Nichols When faced…
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A Rare Bird: Interview with Artist Pam Kester
By Becky Idstrom Pam Kester’s art studio is full of material ripe for creating. In just 10 short minutes she has already listed at least…
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Get in the Rink: Rollerderby!
Strap on your quads; We’re goin’ derby By Aryn Henning Nichols . Photo by Studio J Photography By day she’s the housewife. The attorney. The writer,…
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Repurposeful: Recycling in Winneshiek County
By Aryn Henning Nichols He’s been called the Willy Wonka of recycling. Terry Buenzow walks around the Winneshiek County Recycling Center pointing at…