2026 Co-op Election: Info update form and election specifics
Five candidates on ballot A fundamental part of the cooperative difference is that Oneota Co-op is democratically controlled by its member/owners. We embrace democracy through our annual board of directors election, in which Oneota Co-op owners elect other member/owners to serve as directors, and in some years, in which member/owners vote on proposed Co-op initiatives. […]
What Our Community Needs: A Cooperative Visioning Conversation
By Carly Zierke, board member Over the past few months, we’ve gathered for our “Principles in Practice” series to learn from cooperatives of many shapes and sizes that help our community thrive. Through conversations with cooperative leaders and members across northeast Iowa, we’ve explored the values and principles that guide cooperative work. Now, as we […]
Bob’s Red Mill: Employee-owned, sustainable, and a gluten free innovator
Co-op shoppers will find an assortment of household staples from Bob’s Red Mill on sale during our December A Co+op Deals cycle. You’ll find a complete listing of items here: This Co+op Deals cycle runs through Tuesday, Dec. 16. What are you supporting when you choose to purchase Bob’s Red Mill at Decorah’s community-owned grocery […]
Principles in Practice: Cooperative Participation and Independence
By Piper Wood, board president Recently, we gathered for the first session of our four part series, “Principles in Practice: A Conversation Series on Cooperatives & Community,” to talk about co-ops of many shapes and sizes that help our community thrive. Our panel included representatives from cooperatives across the region, from a two-person worker-owned cooperative […]
Rake in the Savings
This November, stock up for the season and make a difference! Save on more than 240 Field Day products – from pantry staples to household essentials – now through Tuesday, Dec. 2. Field Day branded products are featured throughout this promotion period. This everyday value brand provides sustainably-sourced and produced products that have undergone numerous […]