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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Day 24

Harpers Ferry, Iowa Corner Store Assessment

Background: Harpers Ferry appears to be a summer home spot on the edge of the Iowa/Wisconsin/Minnesota borders. Most citizens travel approximately 30 minutes by car to either Wacon or Lansing to buy weekly groceries. There is a local Farmer’s Market that occurs every Friday in town where residents can purchase local fruits and vegetables. Harpers Ferry features two convenience stores discussed below.

Harpers Mini Mart (convenience store) 403 Chestnut Street


1. Healthy Cereals: Cheerios and Raisin Bran
2. Only 1% and 2% available
3. No baked chips
4. 8 packages of wheat bread
5. 100% Juice: grapefruit, apple, grape, orange
6. Fresh produce included bananas, apples, onions, and potatoes
7. Canned Vegetables: spinach, carrots, green beans, and corn
Canned Fruits: pineapple and mandarin oranges

J and L’s One Stop (convenience store/huting/fishing shop hybrid)125 Jefferson Avenue


1. Healthy Cereals: Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Honey Bunches of Oats
2. Only 1 2% jug available
3. Only 1 individual size baked Lays stocked
4. 3 packages of wheat bread
5. 100% juices: orange, apple, grapefruit
6. Fresh produce: onions and potatoes
7. Canned Vegetables: peas, green beans, corn, and mixed vegetables
Canned Fruits: peaches, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and pears

Sleeping in a restroom tonight because of storms, but Minnesota tomorrow!

1 comment:

  1. Sorry to hear about the rough night. We're all so proud of you, Charles! I cannot believe you've biked to Minnesota. Keep up the great work!

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