Jordyn Brenna has been hard at work on the mural titled Love for All. The mural sits on First Ave. NW, in between Third and Second streets, in Faribault. Here's a little known fact about the new mural. The colors of the flowers represent local businesses around town.
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Here s a little-known fact about the new mural. The colors of the flowers represent local businesses around town.
The yellow chrysanthemums represent Mums from Minnesota, also know as Faribault Growers, Inc. This business was started by Edgar and Ruth Lehman in Faribault over 70 years ago and is one of the only shops that sells hardy, perennial garden mums.
The light pink and orange peonies reflect Brand Peony Farm, which dates back to 1870! Fun fact: this business is the reason Faribault earned the nickname peony capital of the world. The Farm has grown over 1,000 peony varieties.
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Iowa Females You Should Know: Jo Eckert
Why: As assistant executive director of the West Des Moines Business Incubator, when the nonprofit business incubator was failing to get off the ground, she committed her time and talents to growing the Incubator from zero clients to the current 15 with a variety of backgrounds. Two companies have graduated from the iuncubator in the four years that it has been open: Appcore and KCL Engineering.
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Eckert started her career as a secretary and has grown into leadership roles, including West Des Moines Economic Development Department 2003 - present; Iowa STEAM Innovation Zone - founding board member - September 2014 - present; Data Transmission Network - 2000-2003; Des Moines Area Community College - 1988-1999.
Quad Cities River Bandits baseball is returning this summer for their 2021 season. After not playing last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this summer at Modern Woodmen Park is looking like it s going to be a blast! Get ready for fun and baseball with the Quad Cities River Bandits.
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Last week, officials from the Quad Cities River Bandits announced that individual game tickets for the 2021 season went on sale on Friday. On Thursday in a press release, officials also announced their 2021 promotion schedule. This year s promotional schedule is going to be jammed pack with fun, fireworks, and a ton of giveaways.