3 new members elected to board in 2025 election
Oneota Co-op has welcomed three new members to its board of directors following our 2025 electoral cycle. These individuals are: Amy Grinna, 295 votes; Carly Zierke, 289 votes; Steph Hughes, 264 votes. These elected member/owners will fill openings created by the following three board members completing their service: Bill Iverson, Bee Lutz, and Carl […]
What’s the Farmers Land Investment Cooperative? How might I get involved?
By Oneota Co-op Board Treasurer Hannah Breckbill The Farmers Land Investment Cooperative (FLIC) was established in 2023 with a mission of purchasing farmland in and around Winneshiek County. This organization then transitions it to new land stewards, working to invest in the development of local farm and food businesses. FLIC is an investment cooperative, distinct […]
Support women-owned vendors during March Women’s History Month
In celebration of March Women’s History Month, Co-op shoppers will find signage throughout the store indicating women-owned businesses. These businesses may be 100% owned by a woman, or they may be part of a partnership or family operation. The latter allows for the often significant involvement of women in agriculture and retail production where, historically, […]
2025 Co-op Election: Info update form & election specifics
Six candidates will be on this year’s 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 […]
What is the Oneota Co-op Board/Iowa Food Hub Grow the Good Grant Program?
How might I sponsor this initiative? Who is eligible for funding and how do they file a grant application? The Oneota Co-op Board of Directors Grow the Good Grant Program was launched in 2024.This initiative is a collaborative effort facilitated by the Co-op board, Iowa Food Hub, and local, community partners sponsoring the project. This […]