Local Services

Yada Fair Trade + Resale

A Place to be Known Article by Alexis Venter | Photography by Ashley Hicks What may seem like a typical thrift shop could not be further from the truth when you visit Yada Fair Trade + Resale, owned and run by Beth Williams. True to the Hebrew meaning of Yada, “to know,” this Middleton non-profit seeks to give exploited and trafficked women in our community a place to be known in a meaningful way. Their mission is to help survivors move from surviving to thriving.  “These women need...

Life + Culture

The Meaning of the Holidays

Local Perspectives on the Reason for the Season Article by Cole Spitler and Alexis Venter | Photography by Bill Martens Scott Jablonski, Parochial Administrator at St. Bernards: This season is about the holy day, Christmas, when "the Son of God became man so that we might become like God." We rediscover our  dignity as people created in His image and are reminded that we all matter deeply to Him. He loves us more than we'll ever realize - so much that He sent His only-begotten son, Jesus, on...

Food + Beverage

The Perfect Pairing

How Love, Wine, and Charity Built a Thriving Business Article by Tori Lynn | Photography by Ashley Hicks What began as a casual joke between a wine-loving couple has become a full-bodied venture for Mike and Kari Heller. Since their courtship, they’d joked about someday opening a wine bar. Today, they’re celebrating five years in business at Red & White Winebar.  “We love drinking and experiencing wine. And we thought 'Let's own a business together.' Not a lot of couples could say that and be...

Fitness

Strengthening the Community

Every Season is Giving Season At Harbor Athletic Club Article by Hannah Harms | Photography by Harbor Athletic Club If you live in Middleton, you’re likely familiar with Harbor Athletic Club. Over the last four decades, it has been the central spot for community members to “Train For Life” - whether to prepare for vacation, keep up with grandkids, or college athletics. Opened in 1984 by Paul and Francine Ernst, Harbor provides a safe space for all members to enjoy a variety of athletic...

Real Estate

Sustainable Spaces, Healthy Living

Neutral's Approach to Urban Development Article by Tori Lynn | Photography by Ashley Hicks Started by Nate Helbach in 2020, Neutral is a Madison-based real estate development company focusing on carbon-neutral and sustainable building practices. Just a few years later, they’re up to six projects and 21 employees. Their unique multi-residential homes are being built in Madison, Milwaukee, and Northwest Arkansas. They are also in pre-development phases for locations in the Bay Area. CEO and...

Wellness

REAL Gratitude

A Framework for Bringing More Joy to Life! Article by Nancy Kalsow | Photography by Provided by Nancy Kalsow November is the time of year that brings awareness to gratitude and thankfulness. The fall harvest and Thanksgiving feasts are a reminder of this season of plenty, using a cornucopia overflowing with produce to represent abundance. What if we could cultivate that feeling of abundance all year long? That’s the power of gratitude. Studies show that practicing gratitude reduces stress and...

Beauty

Sculpting Confidence

The Luxury Care at ANEU Med Spa Article by Tori Lynn | Photography by Ashley Hicks “Where medicine and art meet” is also where you’ll find Amie Neumaier and her team at ANEU Med Spa.  A nurse practitioner and one of the first 100 providers in the country to become a “Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist” Amie and her team of licensed, certified, and experienced providers offer a wide range of Med Spa treatments. These include Botox, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, chemical peels, laser...

Local Services

WayForward Resources

Creating Food and Housing Stability in our Community Article by Leslie Huber | Photography by Ashley Hicks What does WayForward do? “WayForward Resources provides access to nutritious food for people throughout Dane County and support that helps people stay in their homes in Middleton, Cross Plains, and West Madison. We have been serving our community for more than 40 years. Last year we provided services for over 13,000 community members.” What has changed ? "Our name : Last year, we...

Food + Beverage

Authentic Wagyu Delivered

The Vision Behind Venterknoll Farms Article by Alexis Venter | Photography by Tyler Ike Daniel Venter, owner of Venterknoll Wagyu Farms, is not your conventional farmer. Growing up in Romania, Daniel’s introduction to farming was limited to tending to the few animals his family was allotted. At nineteen, he and his family immigrated to America and spent the next several years in Chicago, Illinois. It wasn’t until he married his wife, Laura, that they decided to build a second home in the...

Wellness

Waunakee Project Brave

Interview with Kerri Kane, founder of Project Brave. Article by Cole Spitler | Photography by Tori Charnetzki What is Project Brave?  “Project Brave aims to transform the way our community views mental health and substance abuse. By fostering open dialogue through events, support networks, and accessible resources, we stand with those who are struggling, reminding them that they have a community ready to help.”   What is the organization’s mission?  “We want to bring light to individuals...