The Numbers Behind the Counter

The Numbers Behind the Counter — Host Lars Olson looks beyond headlines about falling retail sales and slipping confidence to find the real story of Cedar Valley’s economy—the people. From the café owner who keeps the coffee hot to the mechanic who opens before dawn, Lars shares how quiet integrity and kindness keep a town running even when numbers say otherwise. This Quiet Echo reflection reminds us that the true measure of prosperity isn’t in profit—it’s in people who refuse to quit. Presented by the Readers and Writers Book Club: https://bit.ly/3KLTyg4