community builders

Community Builders

Jane Kemp

Decorah’s Jane Kemp smiles easily and often.  Yet beneath that kind smile and unassuming demeanor lies a fierce advocate for community causes, and a strong…

Community Builders

Diane Knight

Quick. Think of an artist. Rembrandt, Picasso, Van Gogh might come to mind. If it’s music, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart certainly qualify. Maybe you think of…

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Stephanie Fromm

Decorah native Stephanie Fromm talks fast and works faster. On meeting her, you might think the Winneshiek County Tourism and Economic Development Director has been…

Community Builders

Maryann Baldwin

Maryann Baldwin loves to plant the seeds of ideas. Whether she’s mentoring local entrepreneurs, supporting city agencies like the Lansing Parks and Recreation department, volunteering…

Luke Zahm

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Luke Zahm

BY ARYN HENNING NICHOLS Originally published in the Fall 2019 Inspire(d) Much of Luke Zahm’s mission in life has been about creating identity. Whether it’s…

Greg Wennes

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Greg Wennes

Community Builder: Greg Wennes – Sunrise Care Facility, Spring Grove, Minnesota Story and photos by Kristine Jepsen • Originally published in the Fall 2017 Inspire(d)…

Red Roxy

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Red Roxy

Community Builders: Roxanne Schnitzler & Jessica Rediske: Red-Roxy Quilt Co. By Kristine Jepsen • Originally published in the Fall 2017 Inspire(d) When Roxanne Schnitzler and…

Adam Wiltgen

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Adam Wiltgen

Community Builder: Adam Wiltgen: Program Director, Lanesboro Arts By Sara Friedl-Putnam • Originally published in the Fall 2017 Inspire(d) There’s some serious pep in Adam…

Red’s IGA

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Red’s IGA

By Kristine Jepsen • Originally published in the Fall 2017 Inspire(d) Magazine Meatball suppers, spaghetti feeds, pancake breakfasts: There’s no dispute that food fundraisers are…

Mike Ashbacher

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Mike Ashbacher

Community Builder: Mike Ashbacher / Decorah Fire Department By Benji Nichols • Originally published in the Fall 2017 Inspire(d) For some, it’s the thrill of…

Lissa Carlson

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Lissa Carlson

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

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John Condon

John Condon: Teaching the builders of tomorrow By Sara Friedl-Putnam • Originally published in the Fall 2017 Inspire(d) This July, as they do each July,…

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