Honor and Respect started in 2018 when current Marion Police Officer and U.S. Air Force veteran Ron Slagle prayed about how he and his family could help first responders and military personnel with the current mental health crisis. It began small with the family coming together to design a shoe that would allow others to show their support, and has grown into a bigger plan that God had His hand on. In July of 2019 Honor and Respect was featured on Fox and Friends and the response was very … [Read more...] about Honor and Respect – Making Mental Health a Priority for Our Heroes!
Meadow BlazingStar Honey – Straight from the hive!
A fascination with bees sparked decades ago turned into keeping a few hives... then a few more. Andy Joseph, Catherine Rihm and their son live in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines and currently care for about 200 hives. While the bees are located in and around Polk County including Madison, Warren and Dallas Counties, they run their small business out of their home. MeadowBlazing Star honey is 100% raw wildflower honey, a blend of honey their bees produce as they forage on the … [Read more...] about Meadow BlazingStar Honey – Straight from the hive!
Purple Ribbon General Store – quality standards & sustainable farming practices
Meet the proud owners of Purple Ribbon General Store, the Hunter family. Pete, Cindy, Sara, Ashley, Jess & Rylan Located in Clarion, Iowa, Purple Ribbon General Store is a one-of-a-kind, family-owned general store. They offer premium Iowa products such as home decor, candles, local foods and honey. You can also find their namesake, Purple Ribbon Beef. They pride themselves on raising premium beef from birth to plate. Not only is their beef BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) … [Read more...] about Purple Ribbon General Store – quality standards & sustainable farming practices
DKW Art Gallery – Art Lives Here
Welcome to DKW Art Gallery & Studios! Owned and operated by Deb and Mark Weiser, DKW is an active and involved art gallery located in the heart of Marion, Iowa. DKW is a unique and fun exhibit of regional artwork, from various local artists, at affordable prices. They're proud of the fact that they've introduced many customers to their first original piece of art, as there’s no sticker shock as in most galleries. Deb has been an artist for over 30 years, working in a variety of … [Read more...] about DKW Art Gallery – Art Lives Here
SMACK – Together, Let’s Change the World
Words can be powerful. SMACK, which stands for "Spreading Messages of Affirmation, Compassion and Kindness," was created by Michelle Stricker in March of 2020. After putting her full-time photography businesses on hold during the early stages of the pandemic, Michelle used her own experience with anxiety and channeled her passion to bring hope to the world to start a movement: SMACK. Michelle handwrites powerful and uplifting messages that are then scanned and … [Read more...] about SMACK – Together, Let’s Change the World
