Across Iowa, of the 433 butcher shops & specialty markets we list, 430 give a phone number, 177 publish opening hours and 280 have a website. Most often named on their own websites: bakery (122), seafood (19) and fresh produce (19). The longest-running is Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse, in business since 1855. 10 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 butcher shops & specialty markets in Iowa
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Gilbertville Meat LockerGilbertville
Friday 8am–5pm
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2The Good ButcherDes Moines
Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am-6:00 pm
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3Wagner LockerWinterset
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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4Tipton Meat LockerTipton
Mon-Fri 8am-12pm
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5Member's CutSioux Center
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
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6Milo Locker MeatsMilo
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7Nimrod MeatsIowa Falls
Sat 8am-1pm
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8Bud's Custom MeatsRiverside
Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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9Story City LockerStory City
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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10Country Roads Meat MarketCenterville
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single shop are listed further down this page.
- Des Moines23
- Cedar Rapids16
- Sioux City14
- Iowa City11
- West Des Moines10
- Davenport9
- Waterloo8
- Dubuque7
- Ankeny6
- Ames5
- Webster City5
Other towns in Iowa
One shop each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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B & R Quality Meats IncAckley
405 Sherman Ave, Ackley, IA 50601-1205
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Hunter's SmokehouseAckworth
14260 168th Ave, Ackworth, IA 50001-5606
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Fareway Meat and GroceryAdel
804 Nile Kinnick Dr S, Adel, IA 50003
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Des Moines Bacon & Meat Co.Adel
26511 Prairie Cir, Adel, IA 50003
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Weaver Meats llcAfton
204 E Kansas St, Afton, IA 50830-7702
Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm
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Market Off MainAlbion
105 N Main St, Albion, IA 50005
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Deer ShackAlden
12091 EE Ave, Alden, IA 50006-9240
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Fareway Meat and GroceryAlgona
1905 US-18, Algona, IA 50511
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Babcock Locker PlantAlton
109 9th St, Alton, IA 51003-7720
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Fareway Meat and GroceryAltoona
620 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Pepper PalaceAltoona
545 Bass Pro Dr NW Ste 642, Altoona, IA 50009
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Amana Meat Shop & SmokehouseAmana
4513 F St, Amana, IA 52203-8027
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Since 1855
Smoked meats · House jerky
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Fareway Meat and GroceryAnamosa
402 E Main St, Anamosa, IA 52205
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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World's Best MeatsAndrew
401 N Johnson St, Andrew, IA 52030-7728
Fresh produce · House jerky
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Fireside Meat MarketAnthon
125 E Main St, Anthon, IA 51004-7724
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Arcadia MeatsArcadia
102 Main St, Arcadia, IA 51430-1036
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Armstrong LockerArmstrong
401 6th St, Armstrong, IA 50514-7432
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Fareway Meat and GroceryAtlantic
301 Poplar St, Atlantic, IA 50022
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Atlantic Locker ServicesAtlantic
310 W 2nd St, Atlantic, IA 50022-1010
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Henningsen Meat ProcessingAtlantic
1006 W 6th St, Atlantic, IA 50022-1401
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Oak Creek MeatsAuburn
3585 365th St, Auburn, IA 51433
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Dahl's Custom Meat LockerBagley
111 W 3rd St, Bagley, IA 50026-1002
Mon-Thu 8am-4pm
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Schmidt Beef CoBattle Creek
2707 Carriage Ave, Battle Creek, IA 51006-8624
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Zeb's SmokehouseBedford
406 Madison St, Bedford, IA 50833-1440
monday - friday 9am - 5pm
Wild game · Smoked meats
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Fareway Meat and GroceryBelmond
512 River Ave N, Belmond, IA 50421
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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QC India MarketBettendorf
2330 Spruce Hills Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722
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Fareway Meat and GroceryBettendorf
3800 Belmont Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Hastings Meat ProcessingBloomfield
701 S East St, Bloomfield, IA 52537-1967
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm
Since 1998
Smoked meats · House jerky
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Delbert & Jacob's Deer ProcessingBloomfield
19517 Timber Ave, Bloomfield, IA 52537-8158
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Fox Valley SmokersBloomfield
204 Jones Ave, Bloomfield, IA 52537-1415
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Southern Iowa Beef Supply, Naturally LlcBloomfield
109 E Jefferson St, Bloomfield, IA 52537-1606
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Diamond P RanchBlue Grass
6459 130th St, Blue Grass, IA 52726-9602
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Steve's Meat ShopBlue Grass
3881 Highway 61, Blue Grass, IA 52726
Since 1980
Family-owned
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Fareway Meat and GroceryBoone
1711 Hawkeye Dr, Boone, IA 50036
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Brighton Meat LockerBrighton
205 E Washington St, Brighton, IA 52540
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Fareway Meat and GroceryBurlington
920 Lawrence Dr, Burlington, IA 52601
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Thyme & Spice CompanyBurlington
612 Jefferson St, Burlington, IA 52601
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La Reyna International StoreBurlington
404 Jefferson St, Burlington, IA 52601
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Fareway Meat and GroceryCarlisle
1115 Bluestem Dr, Carlisle, IA 50047
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryCarroll
709 Monterey Dr, Carroll, IA 51401
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Bordenaro's Meat MarketCarroll
516 N Adams St, Carroll, IA 51401-2711
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Steeges Meat Market WestCedar Falls
9502 W 1st St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-9000
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Fareway Meat and GroceryCedar Falls
4500 S Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryCedar Falls
214 N Magnolia Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Steege Meat MarketCedar Falls
109 N Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-2621
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Lindley LockerCenter Junction
523 Madison St, Center Junction, IA 52212
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Country Roads Meat MarketCenterville
22304 230th Ave, Centerville, IA 52544-8374
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Since 2023
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Fareway Meat and GroceryCenterville
305 S 18th St, Centerville, IA 52544
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Wrays American Smoked MeatsCenterville
917 E Cross St, Centerville, IA 52544-3514
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Fareway Meat and GroceryCharles City
210 11th St, Charles City, IA 50616
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Charlotte LockerCharlotte
104 Broadway St, Charlotte, IA 52731-9686
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Butt's Meat/Charlotte LockerCharlotte
911 11th St, Charlotte, IA 52742
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Fareway Meat and GroceryCherokee
205 W Bluff St, Cherokee, IA 51012
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Sonrisers PopcornClarinda
218 E Main St, Clarinda, IA 51632
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Fareway Meat and GroceryClarinda
115 Essie Davison Dr, Clarinda, IA 51632
Bakery
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Clarion LockerClarion
305 S Main St, Clarion, IA 50525-1447
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Since 2009
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Variedades HernandezClarion
116 Central Ave E, Clarion, IA 50525
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Orly's Meat LockerClarksville
105 N Main St, Clarksville, IA 50619-2017
Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm, Sat 7am-12pm, Sun closed
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Fareway Meat and GroceryClear Lake
910 US-18, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Starboard MarketClear Lake
310 Main Ave, Clear Lake, IA 50428
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Louie's Custom Meats and MoreClear Lake
810 US-18, Clear Lake, IA 50428-1112
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Mangalitsa EstatesClearfield
3354 140th St, Clearfield, IA 50840-8063
Gourmet selection
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Fareway Meat andClinton
1350 11th St NW, Clinton, IA 52733
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Natural GrocersClive
8650 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA 50325
Mon-Sat 8:57am-8:36pm, Sun 8:57am-7:36pm
Seafood · Fresh produce
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Fareway Meat and GroceryClive
10151 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryClive
16035 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA 50325-7987
Bakery
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International Fresh MarketClive
1800 NW 86th St Ste 31, Clive, IA 50325
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Fareway Meat and GroceryColfax
28 E Howard St, Colfax, IA 50054
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Asian Grocery StoreColumbus Junction
223 Main St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
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Five Star Asian Grocery StoreColumbus Junction
228 Main St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
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AllSpice CulinariumCoralville
901 E 2nd Ave, Coralville, IA 52241-2227
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
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New Pioneer Co-opCoralville
1101 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241
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Global MartCoralville
89 2nd St #7, Coralville, IA 52241
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Taj International FoodsCoralville
2419 2nd St #2, Coralville, IA 52241
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Fire and Salt CompanyCorning
620 Davis Ave, Corning, IA 50841
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Corwith LockerCorwith
202 NW Elm St, Corwith, IA 50430-5008
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Rustic Cuts Butcher ShopCouncil Bluffs
501 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-8424
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Valentino Family Market Mercado CubanoCouncil Bluffs
2543 2nd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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Fareway Meat and GroceryCresco
112 S Elm St, Cresco, IA 52136
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryCreston
105 E Adams St, Creston, IA 50801
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Champion SteaksCreston
1407 US-34, Creston, IA 50801
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The Baker's PantryDallas Center
904 Sugar Grove Ave, Dallas Center, IA 50063
Deli counter · Bakery · Smoked meats
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D&D AngusDanville
14502 190th Ave, Danville, IA 52623-9159
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Fareway Meat and GroceryDecorah
103 E Main St, Decorah, IA 52101
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Oneota Community Food Co-opDecorah
312 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
Since 1974
Deli counter · Fresh produce
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Kraft FoodsDecorah
806 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101-1932
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Kitt's Meat ProcessingDedham
506 4th Ave, Dedham, IA 51440-2000
Mon-Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-7pm, Fri 8am-5pm
House jerky
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Off The HoofDelhi
314 Franklin St, Delhi, IA 52223-9602
Mon 10am-5pm, Tue 10am-5:30pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-5:30pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
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Fareway Meat and GroceryDenison
609 Arrowhead Dr, Denison, IA 51442-2725
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Lovan's Asian MarketDenison
1314 1st Ave S, Denison, IA 51442
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El Rey Mexican MarketDenison
529 IA-39, Denison, IA 51442
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Lickiss Custom MeatsDorchester
933 Iowa River Dr, Dorchester, IA 52140-7545
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Durant & Wilton LockersDurant
505 5th St, Durant, IA 52747-9701
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Fareway Meat and GroceryDyersville
1207 12th Ave SE, Dyersville, IA 52040
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Westlinden Meat and ProcessingDyersville
114 8th Ave NE, Dyersville, IA 52040-1131
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Greenwood's Meat & GroceryDyersville
112 1st Ave W, Dyersville, IA 52040
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Fareway Meat and GroceryEagle Grove
205 NW 1st St, Eagle Grove, IA 50533
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Lewright Meats IncEagle Grove
108 N Iowa Ave, Eagle Grove, IA 50533
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Dan's LockerEarlville
25 Northside Rd, Earlville, IA 52041-2550
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Edgewood LockerEdgewood
609 W Union St, Edgewood, IA 52042
Smoked meats
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Salt Creek BeefElberon
2952 W Ave, Elberon, IA 52225-8790
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Fareway Meat and GroceryEldora
1325 Edgington Ave, Eldora, IA 50627
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryEmmetsburg
2008 12th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Johnson LockerEssex
510 Iowa Ave, Essex, IA 51638
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Fareway Meat and GroceryEstherville
1108 Central Ave, Estherville, IA 51334-2431
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Carniceria NayaritEstherville
602 Central Ave, Estherville, IA 51334-2241
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Fareway Meat and GroceryEvansdale
215 S Evans Rd, Evansdale, IA 50707
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Fairbank Locker and ProcessingFairbank
104 Grove St, Fairbank, IA 50629-8543
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Everybody's Whole FoodsFairfield
501 N 2nd St, Fairfield, IA 52556
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Farmington LockerFarmington
206 State St, Farmington, IA 52626
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Meatzy's DeliFayette
515 W Water St, Fayette, IA 52142
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Bur Oaks Venison SteaksFertile
3446 Dogwood Ave, Fertile, IA 50434
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Ray's Butcher ShopFloris
11486 Swallow Blvd, Floris, IA 52560-8722
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Fareway Meat and GroceryFort Dodge
1231 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Sawyer's Meats of IowaFort Dodge
414 2nd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3712
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Quarry Creek Elk & Bison Co.Fort Madison
1866 303rd Ave, Fort Madison, IA 52627-9754
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Pinnacle Foods, Armour Canned MeatsFort Madison
2467 Henry Layden Dr, Fort Madison, IA 52639
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Fareway Meat and GroceryFort Madison
1820 Ave H, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Frederika LockerFrederika
100 3rd St, Frederika, IA 50631-5000
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George Locker BPLLCGeorge
117 E Michigan Ave, George, IA 51237
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Gilbertville Meat LockerGilbertville
422 13th Ave, Gilbertville, IA 50634-7755
Friday 8am–5pm
Since 1959
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Fareway Meat and GroceryGranger
1901 Oak St, Granger, IA 50109
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryGreenfield
212 SW Kent St, Greenfield, IA 50849
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Greenville Meat LockerGreenville
1122 Main St, Greenville, IA 51343-8045
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Fareway Meat and GroceryGrimes
351 SE Gateway Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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McNally's FoodsGrinnell
1026 Main St, Grinnell, IA 50112
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Fareway Meat and GroceryGrinnell
727 West St, Grinnell, IA 50112
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Grundy Center LockerGrundy Center
601 5th St, Grundy Center, IA 50638-1635
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Mackie BeefGrundy Center
25732 Nickel Ave, Grundy Center, IA 50638-8616
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Guthrie County Quality MeatsGuthrie Center
1507 State St, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Monday-Wednesday l 8AM -5PM
Locally owned
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Fareway Meat and GroceryHampton
309 Central Ave W, Hampton, IA 50441
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Gress LockerHancock
202 W Kimball St, Hancock, IA 51536-3014
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Since 1961
House jerky
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Fareway Meat and GroceryHarlan
1910 23rd St, Harlan, IA 51537-1811
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat And GroceryHiawatha
885 Miller Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233-2388
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Meierotto Farm Fresh MeatHillsboro
1427 Henry Lee St, Hillsboro, IA 52630
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Tiefenthaler Quality MeatsHolstein
504 N Main St, Holstein, IA 51025-5033
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Since 1942
Gourmet selection · Wild game · Smoked meats
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Fareway Meat & GroceryHull
640 Black Forest Rd, Hull, IA 51239
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryHumboldt
1700 10th Ave N, Humboldt, IA 50548
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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El Valle Tienda Y CarniceriaHumboldt
427 Sumner Ave, Humboldt, IA 50548
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Fareway Meat and GroceryIndependence
1400 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Yuri's Meat MarketIndependence
2347 Jamestown Ave, Independence, IA 50644-9791
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Fareway Meat and GroceryIndianola
1309 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Seven H RanchInwood
1933 Buchanan Ave, Inwood, IA 51240
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Ohrt's SmokehouseIonia
1812 250th St, Ionia, IA 50645-9566
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Since 2003
Family-owned
Wild game · Smoked meats · House jerky
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Ionia Meat ProcessingIonia
204 E Union St, Ionia, IA 50645
Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm
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Nimrod MeatsIowa Falls
214 High St, Iowa Falls, IA 50126-1935
Sat 8am-1pm
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Fareway Meat GroceryIowa Falls
500 Iowa St, Iowa Falls, IA 50126
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Chandler's Janesville Locker, L.L.C.Janesville
410 Main St, Janesville, IA 50647-7737
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Fareway Meat and GroceryJefferson
1207 N Elm St, Jefferson, IA 50129
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Murphy Farm MeatsJefferson
210 W Washington St, Jefferson, IA 50129-1921
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Fareway Meat and GroceryJohnston
6005 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Kalona CreameryKalona
2206 540th St SW, Kalona, IA 52247
Since 2017
Fresh produce · Artisan cheeses
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Twin County DairyKalona
2206 540th St SW, Kalona, IA 52247-9178
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Kalona Cheese HouseKalona
5401 Highway 1 SW, Kalona, IA 52247-9263
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Ebersole Cattle CoKellerton
Down in the Hills Where Cows are SUPPOSED to Be!, Kellerton, IA 50133
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HealthSource of KeokukKeokuk
123 Boulevard Rd Ste 1, Keokuk, IA 52632
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Keota LockerKeota
516 E Lafayette Ave, Keota, IA 52248-9408
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Schmaltz WagyuKnoxville
2276 155th Pl, Knoxville, IA 50138-8720
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Mikes MeatsKnoxville
309 S Godfrey Ln, Knoxville, IA 50138-9505
Wild game · Smoked meats
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Fareway Meat and GroceryKnoxville
1308 S Lincoln St, Knoxville, IA 50138
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Hometown Market Meats and DeliKnoxville
111 E Robinson St, Knoxville, IA 50138-2330
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OhnemusbeefLacona
22536 180th Ave, Lacona, IA 50139-8849
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Lund Food Holdings IncLake Mills
877 N Lake St, Lake Mills, IA 50450
Seafood · Smoked meats · Fresh produce
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Carstensen's Meat and GroceryLake Park
201 N Market St, Lake Park, IA 51347
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McBee Meat CompanyLamoni
2190 E Main St, Lamoni, IA 50140
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Krogmann Heritage MeatsLamont
1587 Victor Ave, Lamont, IA 50650-9717
Friday 9am-5pm
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LeClaire Olive Oil CoLe Claire
123 S Cody Rd, Le Claire, IA 52753
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
Gourmet selection
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Beeler's Pure PorkLe Mars
1555 21st St SW, Le Mars, IA 51031-8773
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 9am-5pm
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Leclair CanningLeClaire
114 N Cody Rd, LeClaire, IA 52753-9218
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Andrews Meat ProductsLehigh
141 Main St, Lehigh, IA 50557
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Frisian Farms Cheese HouseLeighton
2098 Fisher Ave, Leighton, IA 50143
Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Fresh produce · Artisan cheeses
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Lohrville LockerLohrville
604 2nd Street, Lohrville, IA 51453
Sat 8:30am-12pm
Since 1995
House jerky
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Lynn Grove MeatsLynnville
9791 Highway T38 S, Lynnville, IA 50153-8507
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Sisters in CheeseMadrid
203 S State St, Madrid, IA 50156
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Mulholland GroceryMalvern
409 Main St, Malvern, IA 51551
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Fareway Meat and GroceryManchester
109 E Marion St, Manchester, IA 52057
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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ABTucker FarmsManson
62442 290th Ave, Manson, IA 50563-8527
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Fareway Meat and GroceryMaquoketa
110 Westgate Dr, Maquoketa, IA 52060
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Moore LocalMaquoketa
605 Birch Dr, Maquoketa, IA 52060
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Rockdale LockerMaquoketa
605 Birch Dr, Maquoketa, IA 52060
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Jordan's Meat MarketMarcus
206 Eagle Ave, Marcus, IA 51035-7207
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Iowa Popcorn CompanyMarion
714 10th St, Marion, IA 52302
Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Since 1990
Gourmet selection
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Fareway Meat and GroceryMarion
3300 10th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryMarshalltown
102 W Anson St, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Golden Karen Asia Grocery StoreMarshalltown
136 W Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158
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Fareway Meat and GroceryMason City
400 N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Four Corners MarketMason City
1306 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
Family-owned
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Lux Market & Soda ShoppeMassena
107 Main St, Massena, IA 50853
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Golly's LockerMaxwell
221 Short St, Maxwell, IA 50161-7728
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By The SpoonfulMcGregor
221 Main St, McGregor, IA 52157
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-4pm
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Jayco Fish and CheeseMcGregor
226 Main St, McGregor, IA 52157
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Our Yesterday Farm StoreMediapolis
7642 Mediapolis Rd, Mediapolis, IA 52637
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Northcote MeatsMelcher-Dallas
114 SE A St, Melcher-Dallas, IA 50163-7752
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm
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Heartland Ranch Fresh Foods, LLCMilford
22797 Horse Creek Ln, Milford, IA 51351-7001
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Milo Locker MeatsMilo
223 Main St, Milo, IA 50166-7719
Since 1952
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Milton Creamery LLCMilton
202 IA-2, Milton, IA 52570
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Artisan cheeses
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Minden Meat MarketMinden
315 Main St, Minden, IA 51553-2125
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Mingo LockerMingo
102 W Main St, Mingo, IA 50168
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Savor the BarnMonticello
17345 Langworthy Rd, Monticello, IA 52310
Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm
Fresh produce
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Fareway Meat and GroceryMonticello
433 N Farley St, Monticello, IA 52310
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Moravia Meat LockerMoravia
10315 Highway 5, Moravia, IA 52571-8037
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Maxwell MarketMt Pleasant
2778 Franklin Ave, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641
Family-owned
Seafood · Deli counter · Gourmet selection
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Fareway Meat and GroceryMuscatine
2100 Cedar Plaza Dr, Muscatine, IA 52761
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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346 ButcheryNashua
1341 270th St, Nashua, IA 50658-9642
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Fareway Meat and GroceryNevada
1505 S B Ave, Nevada, IA 50201
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery · Fresh produce
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Bricktown PopcornNevada
1105 6th St, Nevada, IA 50201
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City Meat MarketNew Albin
199 Railroad Ave NW, New Albin, IA 52160-9702
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Fareway Meat and GroceryNew Hampton
102 S Water Ave, New Hampton, IA 50659
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Shut Your Piehole CheesecakesNew London
600 S Pine St, New London, IA 52645
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Ray's Specialty MeatsNew London
704 E Main St, New London, IA 52645-1200
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New Market Farmers MarketNew Market
103 Main St, New Market, IA 51646-3082
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Nieland Custom MeatsNewell
206 W 2nd St, Newell, IA 50568
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Newhall Locker and ProcessingNewhall
19 Main St, Newhall, IA 52315-8800
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Fareway Meat and GroceryNewton
120 N 3rd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryNorth Liberty
615 Westwood Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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La QuerciaNorwalk
400 Hakes Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211-9644
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Fareway Meat and GroceryNorwalk
2200 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211
Bakery
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Osi IndustriesOakland
21876 US-59, Oakland, IA 51560-4508
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Fareway Meat and GroceryOelwein
102 2nd St SE, Oelwein, IA 50662
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryOgden
302 W Walnut St, Ogden, IA 50212
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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The Butcher Block By: Oran LockerOran
5001 Main St, Oran, IA 50664
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Woudstra Meat MarketOrange City
117 N Central Ave, Orange City, IA 51041-1779
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Fareway Meat and GroceryOrange City
512 8th St SE, Orange City, IA 51041
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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S & S Meats and SpiritsOsage
514 Main St, Osage, IA 50461-1217
Mon-Wed 7:30am-5:30pm, Thu-Fri 7:30am-6:30pm, Sat 8am-1:30pm
Deli counter · Smoked meats
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Fareway Meat and GroceryOsceola
215 S Main St, Osceola, IA 50213
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryOskaloosa
311 3rd Ave W, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryOttumwa
1325 Albia Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery · Fresh produce
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Cook's Meat LockerParnell
820 F52 Trl, Parnell, IA 52325
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Since 2012
Deli counter · Artisan cheeses
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In't Veld's Meat MarketPella
820 Main St, Pella, IA 50219-1522
Friday 8:00AM–5:30PM
Since 1941
Deli counter
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Ulrich Meat MarketPella
715 Franklin St, Pella, IA 50219-1619
Sat 8am-5pm
Since 1868
Smoked meats · Artisan cheeses · House jerky
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Main Street MarktPella
503 Main St, Pella, IA 50219
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Fareway Meat and GroceryPella
2010 Washington St, Pella, IA 50219
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryPeosta
8400 Nicc Dr, Peosta, IA 52068-9724
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryPerry
1315 Willis Ave, Perry, IA 50220
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Common Wealth ProvisionsPerry
1215 2nd St, Perry, IA 50220
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Swartz Family Farm and Meat MarketPlano
13244 510th St, Plano, IA 52581-8578
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Fareway Meat and GroceryPolk City
1101 S 5th St, Polk City, IA 50226
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Agri Star Meat & Poultry - Aaron's BestPostville
220 N West St, Postville, IA 52162-7714
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Polashek's Locker ServiceProtivin
218 S Main St, Protivin, IA 52163-7744
Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 7am-12pm
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Captain's ChoiceRake
310 E Grace St, Rake, IA 50465
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Fareway Meat and GroceryRed Oak
811 N Broadway St, Red Oak, IA 51566
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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County Line LockerRiceville
108 2nd St, Riceville, IA 50466
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Bud's Custom MeatsRiverside
3027 Highway 22, Riverside, IA 52327-9693
Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Smoked meats · House jerky
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Old Parlor Meat CompanyRock Valley
1507 Main St, Rock Valley, IA 51247-1127
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Marks LockerRowley
106 Ely St, Rowley, IA 52329-9802
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Royal BeefRoyal
4375 160th Ave, Royal, IA 51357-7518
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Ruthven Meat ProcessingRuthven
1701 Railroad St, Ruthven, IA 51358-7787
Tue-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-11am
Wild game
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Molly and YouSac City
1314 Early St, Sac City, IA 50583
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm
Woman-owned
Gourmet selection
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Fareway Meat and GrocerySergeant Bluff
700 1st St, Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Trails End Butchering LLCSeymour
3064 Davis Rd, Seymour, IA 52590-8538
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Babcock Meat CompanySheldon
102 Runger Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201-8547
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Fareway Meat and GrocerySheldon
2603 Park St, Sheldon, IA 51201
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Tiny But Mighty PopcornShellsburg
3282 62nd St, Shellsburg, IA 52332
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Fareway Meat and GroceryShenandoah
1007 S Fremont St, Shenandoah, IA 51601
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Jake's Meat MarketSibley
911 4th Ave, Sibley, IA 51249-1814
Monday-Friday 8am-12pm
Since 1936
Family-owned
Wild game · Artisan cheeses
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Thunder Ridge Beef CompanySigourney
22034 200th St, Sigourney, IA 52591-8297
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Member's CutSioux Center
25 9th Street Cir NE, Sioux Center, IA 51250
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
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Fareway Meat and GrocerySioux Center
115 1st Ave NW, Sioux Center, IA 51250
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Sioux-Preme Packing Co.Sioux Center
4241 US 75 Ave, Sioux Center, IA 51250
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The Butchery on GrandSpencer
305 N Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301-4129
Tue-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-11am
Wild game
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Fareway Meat and GrocerySpencer
104 E 8th St, Spencer, IA 51301
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Ruthven Meat Locker at the LakesSpirit Lake
1608 Hill Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360-1640
Tue-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-11am
Wild game
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Fareway Meat And GrocerySpirit Lake
1906 Keokuk Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360-1040
Bakery
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Forbes Meat & ProcessingSpirit Lake
2508 Enterprise Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360-1005
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Brodeur Family FarmsSpringville
627 Hodgin Rd, Springville, IA 52336
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Stanhope Locker and MarketStanhope
465 Parker St, Stanhope, IA 50246
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Since 1946
House jerky
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Fareway Meat and GroceryStorm Lake
731 Seneca St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Valentinas Meat MarketStorm Lake
111 E 6th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588-1802
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Story City LockerStory City
236 W Broad St, Story City, IA 50248-1006
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Wild game
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Fareway Meat and GroceryStory City
1550 Broad St, Story City, IA 50248
Bakery
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Fresh Start Distributors LLCSully
403 9th Ave, Sully, IA 50251-1071
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Sully Locker & MarketSully
11892 Highway F62 E, Sully, IA 50251-8600
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Friedrichsen Meat CompanySutherland
410 E Southern St, Sutherland, IA 51058-7691
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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El GallitoTama
200 W 3rd St, Tama, IA 52339-2308
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Fareway Meat and GroceryTiffin
500 Croell Ave, Tiffin, IA 52340-4757
Bakery
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Tipton Meat LockerTipton
108 Cedar St, Tipton, IA 52772-1707, United States, Tipton, IA 52772-1707
Mon-Fri 8am-12pm
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Tipton LockerTipton
108 Cedar St, Tipton, IA 52772-1707
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Fareway Meat and GroceryToledo
1005 South County Line Rd, Toledo, IA 52342
Bakery
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Jarvis Quality MeatsTreynor
3 N Eyberg Ave, Treynor, IA 51575-2500
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S. T. MeatsUnion
105 1st St, Union, IA 50258-7733
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Fareway Meat and GroceryUrbandale
8450 Meredith Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Palmer's Deli & MarketUrbandale
7509 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
Sat 8am-3:30pm
Deli counter · Bakery
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Luna Imported FoodsUrbandale
8036 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Balkan FoodsUrbandale
2791 100th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Wild Rose PasturesVan Meter
2342 105th St, Van Meter, IA 50261-8578
Smoked meats
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True FarmsVillisca
3162 155th St, Villisca, IA 50864-6922
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Fareway Meat and GroceryVinton
501 A Ave, Vinton, IA 52349
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Wadena LockerWadena
230 S Mill St, Wadena, IA 52169-9738
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Corner MarketWapello
340 N 2nd St, Wapello, IA 52653
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Our FarmWapello
12404 CR-H22, Wapello, IA 52653-9545
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Fareway Meat and GroceryWashington
301 N Marion Ave, Washington, IA 52353
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Boyd's Sausage CompanyWashington
626 Highway 1 S, Washington, IA 52353
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Fareway Meat and GroceryWaukee
200 SE Laurel St, Waukee, IA 50263
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Old Station Craft MeatsWaukee
450 S 6th St, Waukee, IA 50263-9518
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Jet's Meat ProcessingWaukon
10 9th St NW, Waukon, IA 52172-1424
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm
Since 1986
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Fareway Meat and GroceryWaukon
777 11th Ave SW, Waukon, IA 52172
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryWaverly
222 W Bremer Ave, Waverly, IA 50677
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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Hockey’s SmokehouseWaverly
104 2nd St NW, Waverly, IA 50677
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ChopLocal Meat MarketplaceWayland
Wayland, IA
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C & M Meat PlantWayland
102 W Railroad St, Wayland, IA 52654-9730
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Kalona SupernaturalWellman
1014 540th St SW, Wellman, IA 52356-9583
Fresh produce
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Skoglund Meat and LockerWest Bend
14 2nd Ave NE, West Bend, IA 50597-5027
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm
Family-owned
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Homestead Country StoreWest Bend
203 S Broadway Ave, West Bend, IA 50597
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West Liberty Locker and ProcessingWest Liberty
3501 Freedom St, West Liberty, IA 52776
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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Krafty's Meat MarketWest Okoboji
2098 Highway 86, West Okoboji, IA 51351-7326
Mon-Thu 8am-5:30pm, Fri-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-4pm
Seafood · Bakery
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Sonny's Super MarketWest Point
327 5th St, West Point, IA 52656
Mon 7:30am-6pm, Tue 7:30am-6pm, Wed 7:30am-6pm, Thu 7:30am-6pm, Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat 7:30am-6pm
Deli counter · Fresh produce
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Fagle View MeatsWest Union
W Union, West Union, IA 52175
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Wheatland Grocery & MeatsWheatland
112 E Washington St, Wheatland, IA 52777
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J & J Custom MeatsWhittemore
706 Broad St, Whittemore, IA 50598-8507
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Family-owned
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Roehrkasse Meat CoWilliamsburg
213 W Welsh St, Williamsburg, IA 52361-9402
Mon-Wed 7:30am-4pm, Thu 8am-1pm, Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 9am-11am
Since 1937
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Harry & DavidWilliamsburg
109 Tanger Dr, Williamsburg, IA 52361
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Market 225 - Ramada Williamsburg WasserbahnWilliamsburg
2211 U Ave, Williamsburg, IA 52361-8659
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AWS's Mediterranean MarketWindsor Heights
7213 Apple Valley, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
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Wagner LockerWinterset
908 N 10th St, Winterset, IA 50273-1300
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Deli counter
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Fareway StoresWinterset
111 E Jefferson St, Winterset, IA 50273
Bakery
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Fareway Meat and GroceryWinterset
719 IA-92, Winterset, IA 50273
Bakery
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Winthrop LockerWinthrop
835 220th St W, Winthrop, IA 50682-9335
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm
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Yetter Meat Locker and CateringYetter
101 Summit Ave, Yetter, IA 51433-5011
Guides for shop shoppers
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BuyingComplete Guide to Beef Tenderloin and Filet Mignon
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BuyingBistro Steaks: How to Choose, Prep, and Grill Flank, Flat Iron, Hanger, and Bavette
This guide breaks down four classic butcher cuts, explaining how to spot quality at the meat counter, tenderize tough muscle fibers, and grill bistro steaks to peak tenderness.
BuyingBeef Short Ribs, Plate Ribs, and Flanken Cut Guide
Learn the structural differences between English cut short ribs, flanken-style ribs, and whole plate ribs, along with butcher counter ordering tips and proven cooking methods.
Good to know about butcher shops & specialty markets in Iowa
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of a slaughtered animal after skinning and evisceration, but before final trimming and dry aging. When purchasing a side or whole animal in Iowa, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 433 meat processors across Iowa on LocalButcherAtlas to learn more about custom carcass purchasing.
How to make sausage at home?
To make sausage at home, chill high-fat meat and grind it, mix thoroughly with seasonings and ice water until sticky, then stuff into natural casings. Keep all equipment cold to preserve the emulsion and texture. For custom meat grinds and fresh casings, visit any of the 433 specialized meat markets listed across Iowa on LocalButcherAtlas.
How to cook venison backstrap?
Prepare venison backstrap by trimming all silver skin, seasoning simply, and searing in a hot skillet with butter to medium-rare. Avoid overcooking, as wild venison is lean and dries out quickly. For expert trimming or custom cuts in Iowa, consult one of the 433 butcher shops on LocalButcherAtlas.
How long do meats last in freezer?
Raw cuts like steaks and roasts keep optimal quality for 6 to 12 months in the freezer, while ground meat lasts 3 to 4 months. Proper vacuum sealing prevents freezer burn and extends shelf life. Explore 433 butchers in Iowa on LocalButcherAtlas for vacuum-packaged, freeze-ready cuts.
Who has prime rib on sale this week?
Weekly prime rib promotions vary by region, market conditions, and seasonal demand. Browse local listings across Iowa on LocalButcherAtlas to compare specialized butcher shops in your area.