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1 week ago by urban_plains Hold up, we’ve got some cool stuff to raffle off at Hold Up with Mitch and Jessie: Live at Gas Lamp. Join us on Dec. 4 from 7-9 pm at @gaslampdsm with a special guest. We’ll be raffling off two signed @courtney_krause CDs, two #UrbanPlains shirts, two gift certificates for Gas Lamp, and stickers.
4 days ago by urban_plains @jessiespangler is our social media editor. She calls Plainfield, Illinois home—“Plainfield is more boring when I’m gone.” She says that #UrbanPlains has “encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and I hope that it encourages readers to think a little deeper about the Midwest and everything that it entails.”
2 weeks ago by urban_plains @courtney_krause speaks her mind on the disparity between men and women in the music community. Watch her perform in a video by @avriece . Link in bio! #UrbanPlains
1 week ago by urban_plains @fcm3145 is our audio producer. He calls Spokane, Washington home—“I may have lived in a lot of places, but after graduation, home is where the story is.” Cade is hoping “readers learn that the Midwest has a lot more to offer than they might expect!” #UrbanPlains
2 weeks ago by urban_plains Hold Up hosts @jessiespangler and @mitchellkedzior sit down with Megan McKay, the owner and founder of @peacetreebrewing . Listen in as they discuss her company, her decision to invest in the community, and attempt to figure out why the Midwest loves its beer. #UrbanPlains
2 weeks ago by urban_plains @avriece is our video producer. She’s from Washington, Missouri. “Iowa has 75% vowels, and I have 75% no time for that.” Cassie feels that “a lot of stories that have been released during my time here have a lot of impact, and are asking people to take action. So I hope that when people read our stories they will want to do something about the injustices in our country.” #UrbanPlains
5 days ago by urban_plains There’s a use for that: @plantchicago and @insidetheplant are trying to change the way people think about sustainability. Read more by @annagracejensen , link in bio. #UrbanPlains
2 weeks ago by urban_plains More women are starting to find refuge in running groups. Read more by clicking the link in our bio. #UrbanPlains
2 weeks ago by urban_plains Women who run together, stay together. Read more about the dangers women face while running and the rise of women-only running groups such as @officialblackgirlsrun , @261fearless , and Kansas City Express. Read more by social media editor @jessiespangler , link in bio. #UrbanPlains
4 days ago by urban_plains Read the first story in our four-part series about @plantchicago and @insidetheplant , starting with how they sustain a circular economy within all of the businesses in The Plant. Read more about the unique, no-waste building in Chicago by @annagracejensen . Link in bio. #UrbanPlains
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