It’s always cool to watch a local company succeed, especially one that’s roots span back 100 years. This is the case for a lumberyard whose roots have been in Northeast Iowa since the United States President was Theodore Roosevelt in 1904.

AM 950 KOEL logo
Get our free mobile app

Spahn & Rose Lumber Co., headquartered in Dubuque, has been selling quality lumber throughout the Midwest since 1904. In order to remain a leader in its field, the company has adapted to the everchanging environment around it- which has helped it survive two World Wars and widespread economic hardships.

In 2021, Spahn & Rose purchased Metro Building Products which is based in Georgia, and their most recent purchase agreement will compliment that purchase nicely.

In a release from the Dubuque company, the company entered into agreements with Still Lumber in Georgia.

Like Spahn & Rose, Still Lumber has a long history of providing quality, expert service to contractor and homeowner customers. We’re proud to have Still Lumber join the Spahn & Rose family.”

This recent acquisition marks the company’s fourth major addition. Other additions include Dunn Lumber in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, in February 2019; Moeller & Walter Lumber in Reinbeck, Iowa, in February 2020; and Metro Building Products in August 2021.

The Iowa native lumber company has proved itself as a leader in the lumber world. This year, Spahn & Rose was recognized as LBM Journal’s Dealer of the Year,

“Dealer of the Year describes a company in which leadership excels at identifying underserved—or emerging—markets, satisfying customers, and constantly working to grow and improve business.

 

Companies Based in Iowa

These companies all have one thing in common: They're based in the Hawkeye state.

LOOK: Iowa's 12 Smallest Towns That You Could Blink and Miss

More From AM 950 KOEL