Driftless Stories
Artist Feature: Sew Nuts! Knitting with Bev Bakkum
Inspire(d) interviews Driftless knitting expert Bev Bakkum! Knit up and purl a spell with this local treasure in the fiber arts.
Bloom is a small flower farm in Northeast Iowa run by Jen Opheim and family. At Bloom, we love to watch things grow and to be creative. It all begins with a vision. Maybe you want fresh locally grown flowers for your DIY wedding bouquets. Maybe you want to promote your business with a petite posy giveaway. Or maybe you have a flower friend who would love a unique gift of blooms through our seasonal CSA. Whatever your flower needs are, we’re happy to help. Let’s create something beautiful together!
Bloom is a small flower farm in Northeast Iowa run by Jen Opheim and family. At Bloom, we love to watch things grow and to be creative. It all begins with a vision. Maybe you want fresh locally grown flowers for your DIY wedding bouquets. Maybe you want to promote your business with a petite posy giveaway. Or maybe you have a flower friend who would love a unique gift of blooms through our seasonal CSA. Whatever your flower needs are, we’re happy to help. Let’s create something beautiful together!
Bloom is a small flower farm in Northeast Iowa run by Jen Opheim and family. At Bloom, we love to watch things grow and to be creative. It all begins with a vision. Maybe you want fresh locally grown flowers for your DIY wedding bouquets. Maybe you want to promote your business with a petite posy giveaway. Or maybe you have a flower friend who would love a unique gift of blooms through our seasonal CSA. Whatever your flower needs are, we’re happy to help. Let’s create something beautiful together!
Inspire(d) interviews Driftless knitting expert Bev Bakkum! Knit up and purl a spell with this local treasure in the fiber arts.
“My Mother always said I was one of the first babies born at the old hospital,” says Phyllis Leseth from the heart of her historic home on Rural Avenue in Decorah. Speaking with her, it is apparent that this charming woman has more stories than one can imagine. At 92, Phyllis speaks eloquently about her experiences being among the first group of women to attend Luther College (class of ’39) and of being one of the first females to work on the Luther Newspaper & News Bureau.
From unforgettable beer labels to statement-making illustrations, Sarah Hedlund’s artwork is impactful by design.
Wrestler Naomi Simon has made her way from Decorah mats to World Championships with a ton of hard work and perseverance.
This Scandinavian community's heritage and future are united at the Highlandville dances where you'll hear the acclaimed Decorah band Foot-Notes.
Conservationist writer Craig Thompson sheds some light on how those magical fireflies live in the wilderness, and how we can help!
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