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Bloggers needed
Last year Franklin County hosted a Bloggers Tour. We invited bloggers to make their way to our community and we hosted them for 3 days. They experienced life in Franklin County and we enjoyed their fresh view with new eyes. We’ve decided to do it again! October, 5, 6 and 7 we’ve got room for…
Read MoreState of Now: AgIowa Recap
I spent yesterday listening to farmers and those who work in agriculture share their stories of using the technology of now. We met for 3 hours at ISU Campus in Ames Iowa. This was the first mini State of Now Conference. Last April was the 2nd State of Now Conference in Des Moines and many…
Read MoreAugust in Deb’s World
Friday, August 17 is State of Now: AgIowa in Ames from 2 to 5. 15 speakers, snacks, cocktails and networking — $10. There are tickets available. I am not going to explain further (see notes below where I’ve done that already). I am asking you to just buy a ticket. I’m asking you to come…
Read More17 Reasons Why You Should Attend State of Now: Ag Iowa August 17
“There’s a lot of interest in how food is produced right now, and we want to make sure people are looking to farmers for the answers. The technology of now is a great way to do that.” Katie Olthoff The State of Now: AgIowa is designed to bring attention to the intersection of agriculture and…
Read MoreState of Now: AgIowa August 17
Join us August 17 at Scheman Building on the Iowa State Campus in Ames, Iowa from 2 to 5 pm for the State of Now: AgIowa Conference. We know not everyone has a full day to dedicate to hearing about the effect of real time internet on today’s human being. What if we could drill…
Read MoreAg in August in Ames – State of Now First Mini
We know not everyone has a full day to dedicate to hearing about the effect of real time internet on today’s human being. What if we could drill down and present you with information specific to your area of interest? Presentations are given by people using the technology of now every day. They will address…
Read MoreElbert West, the real deal
Today’s guest post is from Brian Thies, retired educator from Hampton, Iowa. Brian and I live in a community that supports the arts and we often get to hear musicians from around the United States. Brian is also a writer, and both of us had the opportunity to meet and work with the artists that performed…
Read MoreJason Falls Coming to Des Moines
Ben Smith is a friend of mine and I’m honored to be able to work with Ben on a project coming to Iowa. Ben made it possible for Brian Solis to come to Des Moines to speak and he is now bringing Jason Falls here! Here’s Ben, in his own words … Social: IRL is…
Read MoreFly In To Fly Over Country
Have you been to the Midwest for vacation? Most of the people who live in the Midwest have. It’s a well kept secret. This IS the place to be. We want to let the secret out. In May, National Geographic sent a blogger to travel the United States and blog about what he saw. Aric…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Breakfast
A month ago I bought two $5 tickets to the American Legion Omelet breakfast today. Today I was up early so I called my girlfriend Keri and asked if she wanted to go. We went the American Legion Hall and these guys were ready for us! It was an omelet bar with eggs (of course),…
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