It’s fun! Upbeat! And different from any magazine you’ve ever seen! Welcome to Our Iowa, the magazine that celebrates all that’s great about living in Iowa.
June/July 2026
June/July 2026
She may not be a resident of the state anymore, but she'll never stop being an Iowa kid.
An Iowa family is chugging full steam ahead to preserve railroad history and their father's legacy.
Featuring a summertime photo tour of our byways and backroads--from Larchwood in Lyon County to Donnellson in Lee County, from Sidney in Fremont County to Churchtown in Allamakee County.
These sisters were born in Denison minutes apart and to this day they're never far away.
My name is Cristen, and I’m an Iowa farmer. In my family we raise corn, soybeans and pigs. I love cooking, writing and sharing contest winning recipes with people I know. Memories made in the kitchen are some of the most treasured memories I have. I am a mom of two—a daughter who loves pigs and sports, and a son who loves pigs, tractors and…tractors. He gets that nowhere strange as I, too, love big tractors.
Whether creating photomontages of old memories in his West Des Moines studio, or taking a selfie for Our Iowa, Bob Cunningham has an eye for vibrant color! From an early age, Bob knew he wanted to draw pictures for a living. Now, he creates art to keep memories from fading and to share them with future generations.
Mary writes our Amish Diary, cataloguing a week in her life for each issue. You won’t see her picture, because Amish adults don’t wish to have close-up photos taken of themselves, but what you will get is a peek inside the daily life of our Amish neighbors. Mary, along with her husband and children, raise dairy goats and have a flock of 2,000 laying hens.
Cooking and baking was an integral part of growing up on a farm. Allison honed her skills in 4-H, and now as a mom is always on the lookout for unique, nutritious recipes to feed her three hungry teenagers! Allison's Kale Peanut Salad came from a friend in her book club. It was such a hit that her kids didn't even realize they were eating healthy!
My name is Cristen, and I’m an Iowa farmer. In my family we raise corn, soybeans and pigs. I love cooking, writing and sharing contest winning recipes with people I know. Memories made in the kitchen are some of the most treasured memories I have. I am a mom of two—a daughter who loves pigs and sports, and a son who loves pigs, tractors and…tractors. He gets that nowhere strange as I, too, love big tractors.
Whether creating photomontages of old memories in his West Des Moines studio, or taking a selfie for Our Iowa, Bob Cunningham has an eye for vibrant color! From an early age, Bob knew he wanted to draw pictures for a living. Now, he creates art to keep memories from fading and to share them with future generations.
Mary writes our Amish Diary, cataloguing a week in her life for each issue. You won’t see her picture, because Amish adults don’t wish to have close-up photos taken of themselves, but what you will get is a peek inside the daily life of our Amish neighbors. Mary, along with her husband and children, raise dairy goats and have a flock of 2,000 laying hens.
Cooking and baking was an integral part of growing up on a farm. Allison honed her skills in 4-H, and now as a mom is always on the lookout for unique, nutritious recipes to feed her three hungry teenagers! Allison's Kale Peanut Salad came from a friend in her book club. It was such a hit that her kids didn't even realize they were eating healthy!
