People from across the region gathered in Sheldon, Iowa on November 15th to attend the Northwest Iowa Regional Dream Big Grow Here pitch off event to determine the recipients of $7,000 in grant funds and to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the region. Organizers of the competition are pleased to announce Heartland Coffee & Nosh from Correctionville as the first-place winner and recipient of $4,000. Lefty Leigh’s and Cassens’ Catering Co. from Oto was awarded second place and $2,000, and JAK Sprat from Sanborn was awarded third place and $1,000.