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06/08/2025

I thought Willow was going to join the dancers❣️🩰

06/07/2025

Get downtown now! Great music, then some performance by Ballet Des Moines. Once in a lifetime opportunity! Beautiful evening and Free!

05/24/2025

02/20/2025

There’s beauty even when it’s 10 degrees out.

11/15/2024

Revitalize or die. Malvern is doing great.

Snob shaming—mocking those who strive for something better—hurts our communities. When someone proposes opening a boutique shop, renovating a building, or building quality apartments, they’re often met with ridicule instead of support. This mindset keeps towns stuck in mediocrity.

Wanting nicer things isn’t about elitism; it’s about pride in where we live. Renovating a building or opening a new business sends a message: “This place is worth investing in.” And when one person takes that leap, it often inspires others. Soon, empty storefronts fill, neighborhoods improve, and the entire community benefits. Studies even show that attractive, functional spaces reduce crime and boost quality of life.

The alternative? Settling for less. Mocking ambition ensures stagnation, driving away those who could bring energy and innovation. Instead of tearing down dreams, let’s celebrate them. Ambition isn’t the enemy; it’s the path to a more vibrant, welcoming town.

So next time someone proposes something bold, ask how it might make your community better. We all deserve beautiful, thriving places to live. Let’s stop snob shaming and start saying yes to progress.

11/04/2024

Southwest Iowa Foods Summit comes to Malvern November 8, 2024. It's free and includes breakfast and lunch. Speakers address Farm to school, Rural grocery store initiatives, and Breakouts for local farmers on production and marketing.
Click below to learn more and register.

https://www.cfra.org/2024LocalFoodsSummit?fbclid=IwY2xjawGVrIBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUMc7M0sxWSxf3hOpDWkMLLlxJGdSOe4befF4p6thC7u7Nn-9BneBnxm6w_aem_9CkF7qDSnNFCC-ov3a0C2g

Join us for the second annual Southwest Iowa Local Foods Summit featuring educational sessions from regional speakers, featured businesses along Malvern’s Main Street, locally sourced food, and networking opportunities.

10/07/2024

Beautiful evening!