Back Then...   In 1966, Tom and Joan Kerns purchased the Edgewood Locker.  It was housed in a rented older building in the Downtown area of Edgewood, Iowa.  Tom was a farmer by trade and Joan was a Registered Nurse.  They had one full-time and one part-time employee.  At this time, they were your typical home town locker that offered custom processing and  locker storage for your meat.
 

Growing Periods...  In 1970, they purchased an old creamery building on the north edge of town.  With mostly their own labor they remodeled it.  At this time there were 4 employees.  During the 70's their sons Terry and Jim started working with their parents, and in 1980 Tom and Joan formed a partnership with their sons.  During the next 16 years the business expanded into new territories including venison processing, catering, and a retail outlet.  Six major remodeling projects helped the business accommodate their new endeavors.

In 1996, big decisions had to be made.  The business had outgrown the facility.  Although realistically it was a pretty good facility, it was clear if they wanted to continue to serve their customers in the best  possible manner something needed to be done.  The decision was made to build a new facility that would open the spring of 1997.  The new facility opened a new era for the Edgewood Locker Inc.  It has helped bring our services to a new level.  While we still operate under the same small family business principles, we have the tools, the technology, and the knowledge to produce the best products possible.

And then there is Today...  Today's Edgewood Locker is a much different place than 36 years ago.  From the  original 2 employees, we now have around 50 full time employees and about 40 part time and seasonal employees.  Custom processing is still the backbone of our business.  In 2002, we processed over 3000 hogs and 1175 beef, it was our largest volume of beef and pork processing in one year.  Venison processing has grown into a major part of our business, in 2006 hunters brought in 3450 whole deer to make into their favorite venison products.  We also welcome boneless trimmings that the hunters have cut up themselves to make our homemade products out of.  Another service we offer is a full catering service that can take the worry out of your special day.  No matter if its a small family gathering, or a large business outing we have the trained staff to take the worries out of feeding your guests on your special day.  Our retail outlet has been growing steadily.  We have a full line of our award winning products for you to serve to your family.  Stop in today.  

There is always tomorrow...  Although many things have changed, the one thing that hasn't is our commitment to be the best at what we do.  As the third generation of Kerns' start into the business, we plan on being here to "meat" your needs for many years to come.