Nothing captures community spirit like a small-town parade. They draw friends and neighbors together, highlight young musicians and local groups, and give kids an excuse to eat candy (like they need one!). Many of our employees in Iowa have been celebrating their communities by participating in…

The COVID-19 Pandemic, combined with an increase in extreme weather events and global conflict, has negatively impacted food prices, making it difficult for many people to afford the food they need to live an active, healthy life. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 38.3 million people…

Every year on the day before Lent (Shrove Tuesday), the communities of Liberal, Kansas, and Olney, England, take part in a time-honored tradition: the Pancake Day Race! Dating back 600 years in England, the pancake race began when “a woman engrossed in using up cooking fats (forbidden during Lent…

Chamber of commerce leadership programs benefit participants and communities. Congratulations to three Arkansas team members who graduated this spring from chamber of commerce leadership programs. Hollie, operations support specialist in the Blytheville, Arkansas, division, and a Black Hills…