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Dyersville, IA, is a great spot for a day trip! Textile Brewing, Savvy Salvage, National Farm Toy Museum... & the Field of Dreams, of course!
Dyersville, IA, is a great spot for a day trip! Textile Brewing, Savvy Salvage, National Farm Toy Museum... & the Field of Dreams, of course!
Conservationist writer Craig Thompson sheds some light on how those magical fireflies live in the wilderness, and how we can help!
As the drive-in movie theatre nears its 90th anniversary, just over 300 outdoor theatres remain in the US – and only a few continue to…
Dave and Carolee Rapson of Country View Dairy outside of Hawkeye, Iowa, create delicious dairy products for the region and beyond.
If Viola Linderbaum, born in 1933, was stranded on a desert island, the 3 things she'd have along are her Bible, Coffee, and Grandpad device!
Lauren Bonney designed this coloring page for the Summer 2022 Inspire(d). Download and print, and find a little zen!
Lanesboro, Minnesota, resident Linda Tacke took a bike ride across America, reminding us it's never too late to get our of our comfort zones.
Northeast Iowa-based mental health counselor, Olivia Lynn Schnur, shares ideas for embracing a mindful summer... with intention.
Living with intention helps you appreciate the moments in front of you, and know when the next right thing might even be a nap in a hammock!
There are so many fun things to do in the Driftless Region ! Check out this list to get a start on your summer to-do list!
Artist Lauren Bonney created a mural that brings the folk art traditions and the histories of immigrants Together in Decorah.
Terri Wolfgram "pedals literacy" and builds community through her mobile Little Free Library, Paperback Rider, based in La Crosse, WI.
Stephanie Fromm talks fast and works faster, and she can't help but build community here in Northeast Iowa.
Maryann Baldwin of Lansing, Iowa, loves planting the seeds of community - like Lansing Office Works – and then watching them grow.
Here at Inspire(d) HQ, we value positive news. Friends, family, neighbors who do good things. Ideas that make us think. Optimism. We believe that people are, as a whole, good, and that tiny changes can turn into big, world changes.
The Decorah Community Prairie - a wonderful place for walking and enjoying the seasons – celebrates it's 20th anniversary in 2021.
When Michelle Stielen founded Moxi Skates, she wanted to create a new style of roller skates. She looked to Riedell Skates to get it done.
The GrandPad tablet delivers telehealth for homebound, and creates an innovative spark for rural entrepreneurs.
Help the earth out by picking up trash in your neighborhood on a Superhero Walk! Now imagine if everyone did that in their own neighborhood! Let's do this!
Hike to the Driftless Area's picturesque peaks and lookouts or adventure to the parks and trails that will give you the best views of the surrounding area.
Come explore unique and eclectic destination spots in the Driftless Region, from glamping to lodging built from reclaimed pieces of history.
This Scandinavian community's heritage and future are united at the Highlandville dances where you'll hear the acclaimed Decorah band Foot-Notes.
School’s over! Summer! Exciting! No? Worried about keeping little hands less-than-idle? How about some good, old-fashioned Inspire(d) paper projects?
Lauren Bonney designed this coloring page for the Summer 2022 Inspire(d). Download and print, and find a little zen!
Fall leaves + Thanksgiving make this a truly perfect time for a Gratitude Garland - check out this easy paper project, and make yours today!
This cross stitch gnome card is a fun, easy way to try cross stitching. When you’re done, send it in the mail to brighten someone’s day!
Get ready to cheer yourself and others on with these DIY mini megaphones! They are easy and super cute! You've got this, friends!
Looking for a gift for mom for Mother’s Day? Or dad for Father’s Day? Or anyone special for any special day? We’ve got the perfect thing: Make your own mini-magazine! It's the sweetest little gift.
Looking for something fun to make for Mother's Day, May Day, or any old day? Try making these pop-up paper flower cards! They are really cute and easy!
Make these fun Paper Fortune Cookies for anyone you know who needs a little pick-me-up...or just to say you're thinking of them!
For this falls' Paper Project, Roxie shows you how to fold paper boats... and maybe, like her, you'll make nearly 100 of them!
One of fun parts of this paper project is that you get to forage for the perfect sticks first, then put the super cute heart mobile together next.
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and look forward to spring? Make these adorable earth paper seed hearts! Supplies: –…
Dark days of winter, beware! Brighten up those long nights of reading with a little sunshine tucked into your book. Make a sun bookmark today!
There always seems to be extra wrapping paper around during winter. Wondering what to do with it? How about you make yourself a crown!
Pumpkin Surprise Balls: You start with tiny presents, and wrap and wrap them into a ball of fun! Cute for Halloween, at the Thanksgiving table, & more!
These little paper butterflies are super cute & easy! Roxie had a blast putting this together with Aryn one rainy day. Click on over to make one (or 5) too!
Giving a gift? Make it a unicorn present! Here’s how: Supplies: Unicorn template print-outs page one and page two Scissors Glue stick Tape Wrapping paper…
Keep your important to-dos under wrap with your very own gnomebook!
A little tongue-in-cheek and a LOT of fun, homemade award ribbons are a great way to share your love and appreciation.
Everyone loves finding something special in their mailbox! At a personal touch to snail mail with these homemade up-cycled envelopes!
These fun paper plants add pops of color to any space and require no maintenance. Simply print out our templates on cardstock and you're ready to create!
We love gnomes around here (and unicorns and rainbows and…), so this pop up gnome card was the perfect summer project for us!
Make your own kaleidocycle! Pick a spring themed template, color a mandala, or design your own optically twisted paper project.
In my adult life I’ve often found myself grateful to my crafty mother for teaching me her crafty ways. These paper flowers - or bows - are all mom! <3
Winter Break! Woohoo! Looking for ways to keep your littles away from the television? We put together a little list of some of our favorites…
Adult Coloring...Coloring for Grown-ups...whatever you want to call it - it's fun! Check out artist Sonja Emily's adult coloring pages here!
Homemade play dough was something I heard about from other moms, but totally thought I’d never make myself. C’mon…
We think “fall” & think leaves, football (or, moreover, marching bands!), sweaters, scarves…& wreaths! So, of course, we made a paper wreath for you to try!
What's the name of the pirate's ranch? Circle Arrrrgh! But seriously, let's make a pirate hat, people! Thar's fun to be had!
School’s over! Summer! Exciting! No? Worried about keeping little hands less-than-idle? How about some good, old-fashioned Inspire(d) paper projects?
Did you call this a cootie catcher or a paper fortune teller? Either way, it's fun! See what this project (and life!) has in store for you!
We're 110% sure you ALL want to make our totally epic paper project: a unicorn piñata! Step-by-step instructions at iloveinspired.com. Unicorns forever!
We love having these cute paper heart garlands up year-round, but February is for love and the perfect time to try out this easy Inspire(d) craft!
Looking for sweet ways to say "I love you"? Here's a fun starting place...just download a love letter, fill in the blanks, and add some love <3!
Looking for a fun & easy Christmas craft? Or a cute place card for your holiday table? Maybe you're a hoarder of tissue paper? These tiny trees are calling!
Looking for something fun to do with your kiddos on Thanksgiving? Or even today? Need table favors? These turkey finger puppets are super easy and cute!
A Paper Project by Inspire(d) Media/Aryn Henning Nichols These paper chicks are a fun spring project for the young and young-at-heart! Supplies: Construction paper or…
Supplies: Paper (I like red for Chinese New Year, but you can use any you like, 8.5 x 11 works best) Pencil Tape or Stapler…
Tutorial and one-handed photos by Aryn Henning Nichols Read an inspiring story about Decorah’s Spencer-Berg family and their four-month sabbatical in the Summer 2011 Inspire(d)…
A community is defined as a unified body of individuals. You can build community in a neighborhood, city, region, state, nation… world, at any level. It doesn’t have to be big to have a big impact. Building community is one of the most important things we can do on this planet. Connecting with others helps us connect with our humanity, and realize we’re all in this together.
Terri Wolfgram "pedals literacy" and builds community through her mobile Little Free Library, Paperback Rider, based in La Crosse, WI.
Stephanie Fromm talks fast and works faster, and she can't help but build community here in Northeast Iowa.
Maryann Baldwin of Lansing, Iowa, loves planting the seeds of community - like Lansing Office Works – and then watching them grow.
Even though Brooke Pfeffer doesn't think of herself as a Community Builder, she definitely does just that in Lanesboro, Minnesota.
Amanda Goodenough works hard in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, community to create a better awareness around racial justice and responsibility.
Adrian Lipscombe, owner of Uptown Cafe in La Crosse, Wisconsin, launched a black farming initiative, 40 Acres and a Mule, in 2020.
“My wife and I believe that the more people you can help in a community, the better everything else turns out," says Pete Espinosa.
Luke Zahm pursues his passion for food & cultivates identity for the Midwest as a chef, at his restaurant, Driftless Café, and now through Wisconsin Foodie.
Greg Wennes, a recovering alcoholic himself, helped found Sunrise Care Facility in 1988. It was among the first of its kind in this part of the Driftless.
“I got this.” It’s a phrase Shannon Dallenbach Durbin has found herself saying a lot. Usually it’s for something creative.
Roxanne Schnitzler and Jessica Rediske run Red-Roxy Quilt Co. in Decorah, and foster a growing community of crafters in the region.
There’s some serious pep in Adam Wiltgen’s step as he leads a tour of the arts campus in Lanesboro, a small, but vibrant, community in Southeast Minnesota.
Building community is the most important thing we can do. Connecting with others helps us connect with our humanity, and realize we're all in this together.
Meatball suppers, spaghetti feeds, pancake breakfasts: Fundraisers are a beloved Midwestern tradition. Spring Grove's Red's IGA takes it a step further!
NE Iowa RC&D's Lora Friest says she never tires of visiting with people about their ideas and helping them realize that they can actually achieve them.
For Decorah Fire Chief Mike Ashbacher, it’s the thriving group of volunteer firefighters and the service they provide that helps him build community.
Community Builder: Lissa Carlson / Coulee Parenting Connection By Aryn Henning Nichols • Photos courtesy Lissa Carlson Originally published in the Fall 2017 Inspire(d) When…
John Condon has shaped an industrial tech program at Decorah High School that focuses projects less on the individual and more on the wider community.
DecorahNow.com is a staple in the Decorah community, and builders Liz Rog and Brad Crawford have still bigger dreams for the future
Here at Inspire(d) HQ, we value positive news. Friends, family, neighbors who do good things. Ideas that make us think. Optimism. We believe that people are, as a whole, good, and that tiny changes can turn into big, world changes.