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A Dutch Man’s Flower Shop

Eleven years ago, John Pieterse made the decision to get a visa and leave his home in the...

Discovering the Driftless Area

When most people think of the Midwest, flat, dry land comes to mind. Little do they know that this...

The Making of a Ghost Town

Willa Clark remembers the good ole’ days. Kids used to run between yards, her two included. There...

The Busy Beaver Button Museum 

Tucked away in the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago lies a portal to the past: a one-of-a-kind...

Des Moines’ Art Hub

No one is really inspired by a data center — except maybe Justin Mandelbaum. When the Des Moines...

Finding Peace in Pottery

It looks so easy. Grab a chunk of clay. Wedge it to look like a ram’s head. Put two fingers’ worth...

Midwest States as Cocktails

Illinois – Get Lucky  One of Illinois’ biggest yearly celebrations is dyeing the Chicago River...

Winery Warriors

Midwest wineries are not for the weak. Mike Murman learned that firsthand after starting his own...