The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compasionate actions of its members

Melodee, co-founder, has lived in Hawkeye for 14 years. She is a nurse with over 20 years of experience, a wife and mother. Her husband and her were both raised in the surrounding area and chose to raise their family in Hawkeye and wish to see the community roots continue. Melodee is an avid runner and enjoys outdoor activities, crafting and landscaping.

Addison, co-founder, grew up in Hawkeye and graduated from NFV in 2023. Addison enjoys staying active with running, hiking and being with family. She is working in healthcare and attends school at UNI to obtain a degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology. She plans on becoming a physical therapist. 

Bethany and her husband moved to Hawkeye and have found friendship and community for themselves and their family. She is the owner of By Golly Photography and Toonies Freeze Dried Treats. Bethany enjoys being a mother and spending her time with her family. Hawkeye has become more than a place to live for her and her family which is explained simply as ‘we have found our village’. 

Linda is a lifelong reside of Fayette County. After retiring from teaching Linda  is now the owner and co-operater of Gun Story Trucking. She is an avid runner and enjoys spending time with her family, grandchildren and researching history while also being active in cemetery preservation.