Since the year 1891 there has been an ever-standing pub in the same space, same building, in Cascade, Iowa. Seeing an opportunity for investment and potential renovation to maintain a space loved by the community, we purchased the business and buildings in December 2016.

Many people thought Ray Noonan was taking a risk in 1953 when he opened up a small lumberyard on some undeveloped land on the eastern edge of Cascade. Truth be told, perhaps the biggest risk was taken in 1947 by my mother Mary, who quit the job she took at the age of 17 as a secretary in Chicago to follow her husband.

Hello, I'm Annette Rogers, my husband John and I are originally from Cascade. Let me tell you a bit about our business, Riverview Ridge Campgrounds and Recreation. It all started with preserving my parents’ farm. Never thought it would be us doing that.

Hi! I am Jackie McAllister. I met my best friend, my husband, and entrepreneur partner in 2005. Jake has been a business owner ever since I met him, and I’ve always felt the inspiration and drive he has. Together, we’re always thinking about how we can help grow Cascade.

Hello and welcome to the farm! My name is Lillie Beringer and I am the face behind BFF Beef along with my parents. I am a 25-year-old, third generation FarmHer on a mission to share the farm to plate story and advocate for the industry I am most passionate about.

Welcome to Cascade! Cascade is a small Iowa town full of 2,303 of the kindest people you’ll ever meet, beautiful scenery, and a vibrant community spirit, and offers a thriving small-town lifestyle with all of the ‘big city’ amenities in close reach.

This week we’re with Molly Knuth of Molly Knuth Media in Cascade, Iowa. From full time teacher to a stay-at-home-mom to now being a social media boss, Molly is sharing how she built her business and how her personable approach resonated with a small town audience on social media.