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Family-owned companies headquartered in Iowa

Tamtam tracks 42 family-owned companies headquartered in Iowa. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Pella Corporation, Vermeer Corporation and Fareway Stores, Inc.. Their median headcount is 409. Half of them were founded in 1958 or later. The most common headquarters are Dubuque (6), Davenport (5) and Des Moines (5).

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Iowa42 companiesUpdated Nov 2, 2026
#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
Pella Corporationpella.com

This company innovates, designs, builds, and delivers high-quality windows and doors with integrity, pride, and a focus on perfection

Wholesale Building Materials ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Pella 5,011 n/a
2
Vermeer Corporationvermeer.com

A leading manufacturer of agricultural and industrial equipment, designing, building, and supporting tough yellow iron to help customers worldwide

Machinery Manufacturing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Pella 2,574 1948
3
Fareway Stores, Inc.fareway.com

Midwest grocery company with over 130 store locations, prioritizing family values, personalized service, quality food, and employee satisfaction Visit website for career opportunities

Food and Beverage Services ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Boone 2,401 1938
4
Ruan Transportation Management Systemsruan.com

Family-owned transportation provider offering Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services with over 90 years of experience Operating nationwide

Truck Transportation ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Des Moines 2,339 1932
5
Von Maurvonmaur.com

A family-owned retail company with 37 stores across 15 states offering brand-name merchandise, unique shopping experiences, and exceptional customer service

Retail ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Davenport 2,114 1872
6
Wells Enterpriseswellsenterprisesinc.com

Leading ice cream manufacturer in the US, producing over 900 frozen treats under iconic brands, distributed nationally in various retail and foodservice settings

Food and Beverage Manufacturing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Le Mars 1,977 1913
7
Per Mar Security Servicespermarsecurity.com

A leading security solutions provider in the Midwest offering residential and business security services including alarms, monitoring, surveillance, investigations, and background checks

Security Systems Services ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Davenport 1,381 1953
8
Mom's Meals | A Purfoods Companymomsmeals.com

Provider of home-delivered meals and nutrition solutions for patients and seniors with chronic health conditions, disabilities, or limited mobility, partnering with healthcare organizations nationwide

Food and Beverage Manufacturing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Ankeny 1,195 1999
9
GreatAmericagreatamerica.com

Largest family-owned commercial equipment finance company offering innovative services to manufacturers, distributors, resellers, and franchisees across the United States.

Financial Services ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Cedar Rapids 766 1992
10
Bomgaars Supply INCbomgaars.com

Family-owned supplier with 180 stores across multiple states, offering a wide range of products including garden, clothing, farm supplies, tools, housewares, and toys

Retail ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Sioux City 693 1944
11
Electrical Engineering and Equipment3e-co.com

Established in 1920, our company provides leading-edge electrical services and products to enhance efficiency for various industries in the heartland region

Wholesale ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Windsor Heights 634 1920
12
VT Industriesvtindustries.com

A family-owned company headquartered in Iowa, VT Industries specializes in manufacturing architectural wood doors, laminate countertops, butcher block countertops, and panels

Wholesale Building Materials ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Holstein 572 1956
13
KENT WORLDWIDEkentww.com

A diversified family-owned corporation with subsidiaries in corn wet milling, animal feed production, and food/beverage manufacturing, serving customers globally

Food and Beverage Manufacturing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Muscatine 569 1927
14
Foodlinerfoodliner.com

The company provides customized transportation services for dry bulk and liquid food products across North America, claiming the title of largest US bulk food carrier

Truck Transportation ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Dubuque 544 1958
15
Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS

A long-standing real estate company offering residential sales, relocation services, property management, real estate investments, new home sales, senior services, and more

Real Estate ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Davenport 532 n/a
16
Future Foam, Inc.futurefoam.com

A global foam producer, OEM supplier, and retail company, specializing in manufacturing innovative foam materials tailored to customer specifications since 1958

Manufacturing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Council Bluffs 520 1958
17
Truck Countrytruckcountry.com

A leading dealer offering new and used medium- and heavy-duty trucks, expert service, parts, and financing with 26 locations across the US

Truck Transportation ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Dubuque 472 1958
18
Decker Truck Line Inc.deckertruckline.com

Family-owned trucking business since 1931, specializing in transporting flatbed, refrigerated, and van freight throughout the United States Operating from multiple terminals nationwide

Truck Transportation ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fort Dodge 419 1931
19
TWC Services, Inc.twcservices.com

This company offers HVAC, refrigeration, commercial cooking equipment, and beverage maintenance services in the southeast United States since 1906

Facilities Services ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Des Moines 419 1906
20
Grain Processing Corporationgrainprocessing.com

Leading manufacturer and marketer of corn-based products for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, industrial use, animal feed, pet care, and various other industries

Food and Beverage Services ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Muscatine 415 1927
21
KENT Nutritionkentnutritiongroup.com

Animal nutrition company formed in 2010, combining Kent and Blue Seal brands to provide high-quality products for livestock, horses, pets, and small animals nationwide

Animal Feed Manufacturing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Muscatine 409 2010
22
Iowa Select Farmsiowaselect.com

An Iowa-based pork production company known for high-quality pork, commitment to employees, environmental protection, and industry-leading production technologies

Farming ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Iowa Falls 355 1992
23
Rosenboom Machine & Toolrosenboom.com

A progressive manufacturer specializing in custom hydraulic cylinders for OEMs in various industries, with facilities in US and China Seeking skilled individuals

Machinery Manufacturing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Sheldon 351 1974
24
Skogman Realtyskogman.com

A 5th generation, family-owned company ranked in the top 100 independent agencies, excelling in ethical conduct and delivering positive results for customers

Real Estate ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Cedar Rapids 349 1973
25
Theisen's Home Farm Autotheisens.com

The company focuses on providing a wide range of merchandise in various categories like home, farm, auto, and pets, with great prices and exceptional service

Retail ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Dubuque 348 1927
26
HODGEhodgecompany.com

A performance-driven logistics and material handling company with 60+ years experience, providing smart solutions for supply chain development and execution

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Dubuque 337 1958
27
Happy Joe's Pizzahappyjoes.com

A family-owned pizza chain known for specialty pizzas, ice cream, birthday parties, and mascot Happy the Dog with locations across the US and internationally

Restaurants ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Davenport 318 1972
28
The Vernon Companyvernonpromotions.com

A pioneer in promotional advertising since 1902, we offer a wide range of customized products to help businesses grow and succeed

Advertising Services ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Newton 314 1902
29
Ag Leader Technologyagleader.com

A leader in precision agriculture technology, providing complete solutions to help farmers plan, plant, apply, and harvest more accurately and profitably

Farming ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Ames 273 1992
30
McCoy Construction & Forestrymccoycf.com

A leading equipment dealer with 24 locations across multiple states, specializing in John Deere Construction and Forestry equipment sales, rental, parts, and service

Retail ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Dubuque 245 n/a
31
Prestage Foods of Iowaprestagefoods.com

Prestage Foods of Iowa is a state-of-the-art pork processing operation part of the Prestage Farms family, dedicated to producing high quality products with integrity and responsibility

Food and Beverage Manufacturing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Eagle Grove 222 n/a
32
Van Diest Supply Companyvdsc.com

Agricultural supply company distributing, manufacturing, and providing services to the crop protection industry across the Midwest, offering various career opportunities

Chemical Manufacturing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Webster City 212 1956
33
Doll Distributingdolldistributing.com

A beverage distribution company originally founded in 1965, serving approximately 2,500 customers in Southwest and Central Iowa with locations in multiple cities

Wholesale ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Des Moines 186 1965
34
Hawkeye Hotelshawkeyehotels.com

Hospitality company founded in 1982, specializing in hotel development, renovation, investment, and management Owns/operates $750 million in assets with national presence

Hospitality ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Coralville 183 1982
35
McCoy Groupmccoygroup.com

A family-owned transportation company operating multiple subsidiaries in North America, specializing in trucking, logistics, construction, and forestry services

Truck Transportation ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Dubuque 135 1958
36
Star Equipment, Ltd.starequip.com

A family-owned company providing top-quality construction equipment, training, and services to maximize profitability while minimizing downtime for clients

Construction ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Des Moines 63 1968
37
Broken Arrow Wearbrokenarrowwear.com

A leading custom garment printing company established in 1989, specializing in high-quality screen printing designs created by a team of professionals

Apparel Manufacturing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Des Moines 36 1989
38
Harvest International, Inc.harvest-international.com

A family-owned manufacturing company specializing in high-quality, American-made equipment for modern farming, focusing on bulk seed handling products and storage bins

Machinery Manufacturing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Storm Lake 23 2007
39
Davis Equipment Corporationdavisequip.com

Established agricultural equipment distributor with superior product lines and exceptional customer service, committed to high quality, integrity, and industry leadership

Farming ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Johnston 19 1964
40
BG Logistics INC.bglogisticscorp.com

Family-owned trucking company in the US, offering domestic and interstate shipping with fast delivery and 24/7 dedication Skilled drivers and experienced dispatchers ensure customer satisfaction

Truck Transportation ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Davenport 15 2020
41
Windmill Coffee Roasterswindmillcoffee.com

Family-owned specialty coffee roaster in Ames, Iowa, offering fresh roasted coffee, delivery, training, maintenance, and repair with a focus on building specialty coffee culture in the Midwest

Wholesale ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Ames 2 2018
42
Vermeer Corporationvermeercorporation.org

A global manufacturer of agricultural and industrial equipment focused on empowering customers and communities with innovative solutions and a strong commitment to values

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Pella 1 1948

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Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.

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