Made in Iowa
Best Products Made in Iowa
American-made products from Iowa makers, each with where it’s made and the source behind the claim. 3 picks from 3 brands in 1 state.
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In this list (3)
1. Jolly Time Blast O Butter Microwave Popcorn, 3.2 oz Sharing Bags (Pack of 12)
Made in Sioux City, IA
Movie-theater-style butter popcorn from a Sioux City family popcorn company founded in 1914.
Jolly Time's maker, the family-owned American Pop Corn Company, is based at One Fun Place in Sioux City, Iowa. Company president Steve Huisenga told KTIV (Jan 2025) that the company has been on that Sioux City site since 1916 and that each bag of Jolly Time popcorn is created there, with popcorn grown within about 100 miles of the city. The Amazon listing states Made in the USA. Source: ktiv.com
2. Maytag Dairy Farms Blue Cheese Wedge, 4 oz
Made in Newton, IA
Maytag Dairy Farms says each wheel of Maytag Blue Cheese is handcrafted and cave-aged on its farm in Newton, Iowa, where it has been made since 1941. Source: maytagdairyfarms.com
3. Rada Cutlery Regular Paring Knife (2-Pack)
Made in Waverly, IA
Rada Cutlery says its knives are made in the USA in Waverly, Iowa, and the Amazon listing also states “made in USA.” Source: radacutlery.com
How we rank: Lists are ranked by how well each product’s American origin is documented: editor’s picks first, then products whose maker names the city and links a source, then fully made-in-USA products ahead of assembled ones, then alphabetically. No brand pays to be listed. How we verify origin.
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What are the best products made in Iowa?
Our top picks are Jolly Time Blast O Butter Microwave Popcorn, 3.2 oz Sharing Bags (Pack of 12), Maytag Dairy Farms Blue Cheese Wedge, 4 oz and Rada Cutlery Regular Paring Knife (2-Pack). This list ranks all 3 confirmed products from Iowa makers.
Which Iowa brands are on this list?
Jolly Time (Sioux City, IA), Maytag Dairy Farms (Newton, IA) and Rada Cutlery (Waverly, IA).
How did you rank this list?
Lists are ranked by how well each product’s American origin is documented: editor’s picks first, then products whose maker names the city and links a source, then fully made-in-USA products ahead of assembled ones, then alphabetically. No brand pays to be listed.
Are these all made in the USA?
Yes. 3 of the 3 are labeled made in the USA by their makers. Listings we can’t confirm are left off. How we verify.
Where can I buy them?
Every product has a “Buy on Amazon” link to its live Amazon listing, where you’ll see the current price and reviews. 3 of the 3 also link to the maker’s or seller’s own website.