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...

Food + Beverage

Middleton’s Top Date Night Restaurants

Presented by local restaurant reviewers & influencers, FriendlyBlackFoodies Article by Cole Spitler | Photography by Provided by FriendlyBlackFoodies Ade and Noelle Adedoyin, known as @friendlyblackfoodies on Instagram, are passionate food reviewers with strong connections to the Middleton community. We had the pleasure of interviewing them about their favorite date night restaurants. Villa Dolce - 1828 Parmenter St An Italian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Middleton, Villa...

Arts + Culture

River Arts Inc.

Inspiring, enriching, and educating the community through The Arts Article by Lydia Park | Photography by Provided River Arts Inc. (RAI) was formed in 1997 and in 1998 became a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that served as the capital fundraising organization for the Sauk Prairie community’s River Arts Center. When that charge was complete in 2000, the organization restructured itself as an arts presenter. River Arts Inc. produces an annual performance series in the 500-seat Mainstage Theatre...

Style + Beauty

From Fabric to Fit:

Crafting Confidence Through Custom Attire Article by Tori Lynn | Photography by Ashley Hicks “With us, you don't have to worry about what to wear anymore.”  This is Mitch and Samantha's promise at Fine Line Custom Attire. With over 30 years in the clothing business, they might be onto something.  While he didn’t grow up wearing fancy suits, Mitch got his first job in retail when he was 15. He went on to work for a who’s who of men’s retail in the area. It was at one of those jobs that he...

Style + Beauty

Sustainable Style

Ben Miller's Kwik Drip Article by Tori Lynn | Photography by Ashley Hicks What is Kwik Drip? Kwik Drip is a brand I created in 2018 in my dorm room at Lakeland University. We work with upcycled clothing and promote sustainability.    How did you get into this business? I've always been into shoes and fashion. When I went to college, I didn't have any money, so I started thrifting and bought clothes I loved for 10 times cheaper than If I were to buy new. I'd get too many clothes to wear and...