Home&Garden 2019

BRINGS PEOPLE’S DREAMS TO LIFE From an early age, Jay Fagen’s favorite place has been in the middle of a build. He gained his passion for building dreams, whether it’s a house remodel or a new build, when his parents built a family home in 1973 in Humboldt. Fagen was just born when this house…

NORTHWEST BANK HELPS BRING NEW CONSTRUCTION TO THE IOWA GREAT LAKES The anticipation of a new build is an exciting process for a lot of different parties. From the homeowner to the contractor, it’s the start of a new adventure. However, for most people, the whole process doesn’t take place without the assistance of a…

Midwest modern Offers Modern Comfort& Timeless Style Selections Modern Furniture Showroom Opens This Spring Through the years, Shannon Dunham has known when a niche needs to be filled in the Iowa Great Lakes area. It will be no different when she opens Midwest Modern in early May. The grand opening for Midwest Modern is scheduled…

The gorgeous white lines found throughout Chip and Jeannie Goodwin’s home near Pocahontas Point are their haven amongst life’s craziness. This summer home is a retreat for their family of four, located alongside the blue waters of West Lake Okoboji. However, the building didn’t start this way. In fact, in the fall of 2017, the…

  Vibrant buds blossom out of colorful planters and baskets located throughout the greenhouses at Ferguson’s Garden Center. With planting season right around the corner, Ferguson’s has been preparing for its fellow garden lovers since last year. On February 22, the staff enjoyed digging in the soil and planted succulents, mezoo, and petunia hanging baskets.…

A garage door not only protects a residence from the outside elements, but is the finishing touch to the home and adds a tremendous amount of curb appeal. Nicole Norgaard has a passion for helping homeowners find the right garage door to complement their home while also making the home more energy-efficient. Owner and President…

My name is Kylie Sebert. I’m a native of Spirit Lake and currently living in the literary hub of Portland, Maine! I have Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, with an emphasis in fiction, and now hope to begin a novel writing career. As with most writers, one of my passions is discovering and…

The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal shelter that proudly serves Dickinson, Clay, Emmet, Palo Alto, O’Brien and Osceola counties. Our mission is to promote the ethical and humane treatment of all animals, as well as provide care, housing and rehabilitation for animals in need while they are with us. As…