Imagined Here – The Stories of Creative Talent in the Tri-State Area

Sharing the Stories of Local Creative Talent to Promote Them and Inspire You

Musicians, Artists, Photographers, Chefs, Brewers, Authors +

Southeast and East-Central Iowa, Northeast Missouri, and West-Central Illinois

Mariah Danielson – Wander Design Company | Ep 11

Thursday, 31 October 2019 by Imagined Here

Mariah Danielson is the owner of Wander Design Company, a boutique design studio for the adventurers, dreamers and doers, based out of Eldridge, Iowa. Mariah and her husband also own Post Monroe Supply which offers handcrafted woodworking, apparel, candles and others good as well as unique antique items picked in her travels.

Published in Design, Eldridge, Iowa

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Angela Meyer – Country Music Artist | Ep 10

Friday, 25 October 2019 by Imagined Here

Angela Meyer is a full-time singer, songwriter and guitar player from McCausland, Iowa. Her debut album, Consequence, was released in 2018 and she continues to perform live at venues all over the Midwest as well as nationally on the Cowboy Poetry & Western Music circuits. Angela gives us a look into her influences, the full-time music industry, the process to record an album, and offers some good advice to anyone looking to start playing music, or stepping out full-time.

Published in Iowa, McCausland, Musician

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Kory Helgens – Spring Run Design | Ep 9

Wednesday, 23 October 2019 by Imagined Here

Kory Helgens is the owner of Spring Run Design based out of Marion, Iowa which creates handcrafted woodworking pieces and is also a outdoor lifestyle apparel brand. The creation of Spring Run Designs is a unique story centered around two actual storms, one which began Kory's woodworking career, and another bolt of lightning which could have ended his life but instead launched a part of the business.

Published in Handcrafted Goods, Iowa, Marion

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Pete Damiano – Home Brewed Band | Ep 8

Monday, 21 October 2019 by Imagined Here

Pete Damiano is the lead vocalist, harmonica player and band manager of the band Home Brewed based out of Iowa City, Iowa. Home Brewed plays mostly fundraising events for local non-profit organizations and has helped to raise over $300,000 in the past 5 years. Pete is also the Director of the Public Policy Center for the University of Iowa, and Professor in the College of Dentistry, and is a practicing dentist. Pete has a lot going on and a lot of wisdom to share with us!