When will my contribution be printed in the magazine?

Our Iowa receives many stories, photos and ideas via mail and email, and not all submissions can be printed. With the magazine's limited space and only 6 issues a year, we sometimes hang on to stories or photos for several months (or even years!), waiting for just the right issue to use it. Factors like the season, advertising placement, and other material we have planned for an issue can all impact when we choose to print a particular story or photo.

Please be patient--we receive a lot of material, but know that we read each and every one! If we do choose to publish your material, we'll send you an early copy of the magazine to notify you (this is why we require your mailing address with each submission). It might even earn you a delicious, fresh baked Amish pie! 
Read about how you can earn a pie here!