Madison County Chamber of Commerce

06/08/2026

With so many exciting events on the calendar, how will you be spending your week in Madison County?

🎨 Mark your calendar for Paint Madison County: A Plein Air Festival this Sunday! From 9 AM to 1 PM, registered artists will be capturing the beauty of our county. Join us to meet the artists, admire and purchase unique pieces of artwork, and enjoy live music from 3 PM to 6 PM at Covered Bridges Winery. There's still time for artists to sign up: www.exploremadisoncounty.com/events

PS, we'll have an update on movie showings at The Iowa soon!

06/08/2026

🎨🍷 Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday?
Join us for Sip & Paint this Saturday at Covered Bridges Winery as part of Paint Madison County weekend! No experience is necessary, just bring your creativity and get ready for an afternoon of painting, laughter, and great wine.
Gather your friends, enjoy the beautiful winery setting, and create your own masterpiece to take home.
Then come back Sunday to watch artists paint throughout Madison County and attend the Paint Madison County Reception & Sale from 4–6 PM, where you'll have the opportunity to purchase original artwork inspired by our community.
Reserve your spot today and join us for a weekend celebrating art, creativity, and Madison County! 🎨✨
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06/08/2026

✂️ Ribbon Cutting Celebration! ✂️
Last Friday, June 5th, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce celebrated The Nest in Earlham with a ribbon cutting to welcome them to our membership! We’re excited to have them as part of the Chamber and look forward to supporting their success and impact in the community. Please join us in welcoming The Nest Child Care and Early Learning Center ! 🎉

06/07/2026

Why does BTWI stay involved in the communities they serve?
Because understanding your customers means more than just providing internet, it means understanding their actual needs.
In this clip from Bridging the Gap, BTWI shares why being active in the community helps them provide the right solutions, not just the biggest package. Sometimes it's not about selling more gigabytes, it's about helping customers find what truly works for them.
🎙️ Watch this excerpt, then catch the full episode to hear more.
🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/312yGhNrgOdG5L9nk5TKjN?si=Hi2AuF3-TqS1WK153NG3Fw

YouTube - https://youtu.be/8r4qBOhQPsE

06/06/2026

Remember dial-up internet? ☎️💻
It's a quick trip down memory lane and a reminder of how far technology has come.
🎙️ Watch this teaser, then catch the full episode to hear more about BTWI's story and commitment to rural connectivity.
🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/312yGhNrgOdG5L9nk5TKjN?si=Hi2AuF3-TqS1WK153NG3Fw
YouTube - https://youtu.be/8r4qBOhQPsE

06/05/2026

✨ MORE THAN A MEMBERSHIP ✨
One of the most valuable Chamber benefits happens behind the scenes every single day.
When visitors, new residents, tourists, and locals contact us looking for recommendations, we proudly refer our Chamber members first. 👏
Whether someone is searching for a restaurant, contractor, boutique, service provider, or local experience, Chamber membership helps keep your business top of mind and connected to the community.
Local businesses supporting local businesses — that’s what makes Madison County special. ❤️

06/05/2026

Come and see what all the fuss is about at The Bakery Unlimited in Winterset!

🍩 You asked for it… so here it is!

After asking Iowa Road Trip followers to name their favorite donut shop in Iowa, I pulled together the full list of reader-recommended bakeries and donut shops from across the state.

More than 40 Iowa donut shops were mentioned, including favorites from Nevada, Winterset, Elkader, Ankeny, Shenandoah, Ottumwa, Grinnell, Cresco, Des Moines, Storm Lake, Sioux City, Pella, Davenport, and many more.

I also organized the list by region, so you can use it to plan your own Iowa donut road trip. 🍩🚗

See the full list here:
https://iowaroadtrip.net/iowas-favorite-donut-shops-according-to-iowa-road-trip-followers/

Did your favorite make the list? And more importantly… what are you ordering first?

06/04/2026

🎙️ This week on Bridging the Gap, we sat down with BTWI (Bits of Technology Wireless Internet) to talk about rural connectivity, local service, and the importance of reliable internet in today's world.
From serving rural communities to helping businesses, students, and families stay connected, BTWI is proving that high-speed internet and small-town living can go hand in hand.
Join us as we learn more about their story, their service area, and their commitment to the communities they serve.
🎧 Listen now:
YouTube - https://youtu.be/8r4qBOhQPsE

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/312yGhNrgOdG5L9nk5TKjN?si=Hi2AuF3-TqS1WK153NG3Fw

06/03/2026

Quilters, welcome to Winterset! We hope you'll join us for even a small part of this week's Iowa Quilt Festival, hosted by the Iowa Quilt Museum, with special events by Piece Works Quilt Shop among others. Try your hand at Quilt Trivia Wednesday starting at 7 pm at The Drift! On Thursday, there's a special gallery reception at the IQM at 5:00 pm and a special showing of Quilts of Valor and Quilts of Valor 2 starting at 7:00 pm at The Iowa Theater (1/2 price popcorn!) On Friday at 5:00 pm, Tony Jacobson will be at Covered Bridges Winery to give his lecture, "Quilting and the Art of What If." There will be wine and door prizes! Then on Saturday, it's the annual Airing of the Quilts. Hundreds of quilts will be displayed all around town, even at the covered bridges! Finally, don't miss the Covered Bridge Quilt Show at the Winterset Elementary gymnasium. June 5 from 9-5 and June 6 from 9-4. A $5 entry fee will allow you to see a display of beautiful quilts, shop at the boutique, check out the garage sale overflowing with quilting supplies, and shop at vendors booths.