Business List
A listing of the current membership of the Milford Commercial Club. * 2012 dues paid (as of 1/12/2012)
Arnold Motor Supply*
911 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4777 (phone), 712.338.4337 (fax)
Email: milford@arnoldmotorsupply.com
A great source for automotive, ag and marine parts.
Bank Midwest*
Attention: Mickey
712.332.7000 (phone)
PO Box 248, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Bird House Cafe
Attn: Mary Schemmel
919 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2700 (phone)
Blue Lake Websites*
Attn: Anitra Wolf
609 K Ave., Milford, IA 51351
605.212.3943 (phone)
Blue Water Awards- Spencer Trophy & Awards*
Attn: Brett Groen16 W 5th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
712.264.8736 (phone)
Email: sptrophy@ncn.net
Web: spencertrophy.com
Provides trophies, awards, promotional items and much more.
Bob Hanson Realtors*
Attn: Rich Ortman
1009 - 10th St., Po Box 214, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4735 (phone)
Real Estate-Residential, Farm and Lake
Bob's Auto Body
1904 N Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4311 (phone)
Boji Junction Cenex
Attention: Pat & Kim Janicek
2301 Okoboji Ave., PO Box 127, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2248 or 712.338.9100 (phone), 712.338.2361 (fax)
Email: bojijunction@yahoo.com
Convenience Store, Gas, Diesel, Piccadilly Circus Pizza, Pasta and Subs.
Boji Rides Taxi Service*
Attention: Sean Enfield
PO Box 446, Milford, IA 51351
712.339.5886 (phone)
Email: BojiRides@orbitcom.biz
Providing rides.
Bonfire Web Company,LLC*
Attention: Jeromy MorrisonPO Box 243, Milford, IA 51351
712.330.6078 (phone)
Email: ignite@yourbonfire.com
Web: www.bonfirewebcompany.com
Website design and development
Buy Rite Foods*
Attention: Tom
PO Box 146, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4716 (phone)
Email: shop@buyritefoods.com
Web: www.buyritefoods.com
CC Screen Printing
Attn: Enid Creswell
1612 - 202nd St., Milford, IA 51351
712.332.6004 (phone)
Center Cleaners
Gateway North Center, 1900 North Grand Suite D1, Spencer, IA 51301
712.262.4462 (phone)
Service offered through Milford HyVee Pharmacy.
"City of Milford"*
Attn: Matt Skaret
PO Box 536, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2741 (phone)
Cottage Gardens*
805 - 21st St., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4569 (phone/fax)
Email: info@cottagegardens.net
Open April through October
Greenhouse and garden center, retailing annual bedding plants, hanging baskets, vegetables, herbs, perennials and shrubs.
Coyote Motor Company*
PO Box 562, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2506 (phone)
Creative Photography*
Attn: Bobbi Schmeling
610 Okoboji Ave., PO Box 498, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4059 or 888.213.4059 (phone)
Email: creativephoto@qwestoffice.net
Web: www.creativephotography1.com
Photography studio specializing in Seniors, Family Portraits & Weddings. Hours: Tuesday - Friday from 9:00 - 12:00 and 1-5pm. Saturdays: by appointment.
Dairy Queen
Attn: Wanda
1606 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2575 (phone)
Deb & Ann's Supper Club*
Attn: Deb Metler or Ann Vanderpool1709 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 5351
712.338.2271 (phone)
Restaurant & Bar
Open Tuesday -Saturday 4pm
DickCo Cable*
PO Box 213, Milford, IA 51351712.338.2274 (phone)
Dickinson County News*
PO Box AE, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
712.336.1211 (phone), 712.336.1219 (fax)
Email: dcn@dickinsoncountynews.com
Web: www.dickinsoncountynews.com
The Dickinson County News is a four-section weekly publication with circulation of approximately 3,500. The Iowa Great Lakes Okobojian, weekly summer entertainment publication, and the Northwest Iowa Shopper, an advertising publication serving both Clay and Dickinson counties, are also a product of the office staff.
Dirk Hansen Accounting
PO Box 262, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2187 (phone)
Dyno's Convenience Store
Attn: John Long
602 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2511 (phone)
Email: dynos15@hotmail.com
Web: www.dynooil.com
Edward Jones Investments*
Attention: Bob Espy
1701 Okoboji Ave., PO Box 503, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.9393 or toll-free 866.338.9399 (phone)
Email: bob.espy@edwardjones.com
Web: www.edwardjones.com
Financial investments and services.
Erpelding, Voigt & Co. LLP
Attn: Jeff Knapp, Brian Sohn, Angie Thompson
1801 Hwy 71 N, PO Box 605, Okoboji, IA 51355
712.332.2443 (phone) 712.332.2318 (fax)
Email: jknapp@evcpa.com
Web: www.evcpa.com
CPA Firm. Public Accounting: income tax, payroll tax, financial statements, book keeping, financial planning, etc.
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Attn: Mike
Mailing: PO Box A, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
915 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2890 (phone)
712.336.0771 (fax)
Email: michael.thoreson@fbfs.com
Web: http://michaelthoreson.fbfs.com
Farmers Savings Bank*
2121 Okoboji Ave., PO Box 316, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4800 (phone)
712.338.4808 (fax)
Email: bsimington@fsbfostoria.com
Web: www.fsbfostoria.com
Family-owned community bank that has been serving our customers for over 90 years.
Good Samaritan Society Home Care
Jct 9 & 71, PO Box 306, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
712.336.3412 (phone) 712.336.3003 (fax)
Email: mbrevik@good-sam.com
Home Health Care Services
Green Plains Grain
1110 P Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2416 (phone)
Handy Andy's Lawn Service*
1106 N Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2273 (phone)
Good Samariton Society/Heritage Landing
1305 Jeppeson Road, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2909 (phone), 712.338.2820 (fax)
Email: lmcqueen@good-sam.com
Web: www.good-sam.com
Senior Housing Apartments with services
Home Instead Senior Care
Attn: Kara Rice / Lisa Roti
3002 - 18th St. Suite, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
712.336.2740 (phone)
712.336.2735 (fax)
Email: kara.rice@homeinstead.com
Provide non-medical companionship and home services to seniors in Dickinson, Clay and Emmet counties.
HTC Manufacturing
Attn: Val
1903 - 13th St., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4403 (phone)
Iowa Chamber of the Iowa Great Lakes*
Attn: Tom Kuhlman-Executive Vice President
PO Box 9, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
712.332.2107 (phone)
712.332.7714 (fax)
Email: info@okobojichamber.com
Web: vacationokoboji.com
Iowa Rock N Roll Music Association*
Po Box 537, Arnolds Park, Ia 51331712.338.2096 (phone)
Email: irrma@okobojichamber.com
Web: www.iowarocknroll.com
Statewide association formed to preserve music history in Iowa. Museum located at 91 Lake Street in Arnolds Park.
JoWaCo Depot*
Attn: Mary Johnson
1025 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2582 (phone)
Keelson Harbour
Attention: Sue Hyde
2810 Aurora Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
712.336.4501 (phone) 712.336.4509 (fax)
Email: keelsonharbour@mchsi.com
Assisted living & memory care
Keith & Mary Dannatt- Dannatt Rentals*
711 M Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4421 (phone)
KICD / CD 107.7 / Lite 104.9
PO Box 260, Spencer, IA 51301
712.262.1240 (phone) 712.262.2076 (fax)
Web: www.kicdam.com
Commercial Radio
Klemme Chiropractic
Attn: Dr. Keith Klemme
PO Box 166, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4788 (phone)
KUOO / KUQQ
PO Box 528, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
712.336.5800 (phone)
L & D Upholstery
Attn: Lori Tielbar & Denny Wunder
2061 210th St., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4553 (phone)
Lakes News Shopper*
Attn: John Adams, Jr.
1009 - 22nd St., PO Box 192, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2232 (phone) 712.338.4489 (fax)
Email: john@lakesnewsshopper.com
Weekly advertising newspaper serving the Iowa Great Lakes and surrounding area for over 36 years.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Community Health Center*
Attn: Micki Kohorst
1003 21st St., PO Box 500, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.9998 (phone)
712.338.9990 (fax)
Email: mkorost@lakeshealth.org
Web: www.lakeshealth.org
Dickinson County Public Health, Home Care & Hospice services.
Land Mark Products*
1007 Okoboji Ave., PO Box 188, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2771 (phone) 712.338.2263 (fax)
Web: www.landmarkproductsinc.com or www.pcpizza.com
Corporate headquarters for Piccadilly Circus Pizza and wholesale manufacturer of pizza crusts, bakery foods and sandwiches.
Larson, Skye at Zen Salon
1003 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2870 (phone)
Email: skye_elizabeth@hotmail.com
Laser Car Wash
Attn: Tom Clary
PO Box 185, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2069 (phone)
Liberty Bank*
PO Box 59, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Locations: Hwy 71, Arnolds Park / 802 Lake St., Spirit Lake / 3307 Hwy 71, Spirit Lake
712.332.5636, 712.336.2180, 712.336.2181 (phone)
712.332.7433, 712.336.5395, 712.336.8182 (fax)
Email: llundt@libertybankiowa.com
The Little Flea Market*
907 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.330.3405 (phone)
Lynnette's Flowers *
2223 250th St.Milford, IA 5135
712.338.2380 (phone)
Email: lynnettesflowers@gmail.com
Floral designer and consultant.
MHR Insurance*
Attn: Russ Beckendorf
923 Okoboji Ave., PO Box 529, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2654 or 800.675.2654 (phone) 712.338.2856 (fax)
Email: cbeckendorf@mhrinsurance.com
Independent insurance agency representing many companies for all your insurance needs.
Marvil, Inc.*
% Virgil & Marietta Wahlman
1401 14th St., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4591 (phone)
Real Estate Development-County Meadows
Melanders TV & Appliance
Attn: Mike & Pam Houge
922 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2414 (phone)
Midwest Satellite & TV*
Attn: Mike Fink913 Okoboji Avenue, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.9900 (phone)
Web: www.mwsatellite.getdish.com
Midwest Satellite has been in business 17 years as a authorized Dish Network & Direct TV Retailer. Also sells many brands of TV's, home theater, entertainment
furniture and does custom installation.
Milford Cable TV & Internet*
Attn: Shirley Plagman
806 Okoboji Ave., PO Box 163, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4967 (phone)
Email: support@milfordcable.net
Web: www.milfordcable.net
Serving Milford with Cable TV, Internet, & iWireless Cellular Phone Service.
Milford Electric II*
Attn: David Miller
502 13th St., PO Box 312, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2113 or 712.330.0465 (phone) 712.338.2915 (fax)
Email: lita.milfordelect@qwestoffice.net
Industrial, farm, commercial and residential wiring, sales and service of portable, PTO driven and automatic standby generators.
Milford Family Care*
2004 Okoboji Ave., PO Box 298, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2461 (phone), 712.262.2310 (fax)
Milford Family Care providing medical services for all ages. In addition to general practice care services include-lab, x-ray, and physical therapy. Office hour are Monday, Wednesday,Thursday and Friday. 8:30am - 5:00pm Call 338-2461 for appointment.
Milford HyVee Pharmacy
Attn: Teresa
1012 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4865 (phone)
Milford Memorial Library*
1009 - 9th St., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4643 (phone) 712.338.4859 (fax)
Email: info@milfordlibrary.net
Website: www.milford.lib.ia.us
Milford Motors*
PO Box 265, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4224 (phone)
Milford Nursing Center & Stonebridge Suites, Hawkeye Care Centers*
1600 - 13th St., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4742 (phone)
Milford Utilities*
PO Box 124, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2401 (phone)
Milford Welding*
Attn: Tom Clary
PO Box 185, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2565 (phone) 712.338.4295 (fax)
Email: tom@duralift.com
Web: www.duralift.com
Manufacture boat hoists
Mill Creek Lounge
Attn: Larry Christofferson
908 - 9th St., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2621 (phone)
Lounge & Restaurant with noon specials. Happy hour Tuesday - Friday. Open 11 AM Tuesday - Saturday.
Moeller, Lynne
PO Box 446, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
712.320.4746 (phone)
Email: cy_fever@yahoo.com
New Journey Community Church*
PO Box 181, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4740 (phone)
Email: newjourney@milfordcable.net
Web: newjourneychurch@milford.org
Northwest Bank
1802 Okoboji Ave., PO Box 144, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2411 (phone)
At Northwest Bank, committment is built on a personal relationship. We are a family-owned community bank committed to giving you superior customer service and innovative products to fit your financial needs. That's commitment you can bank on! Member FDIC.
Northwest Iowa Sprinkler*
Attn: Doug Heller
3006 Delia Lane Court, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2756 (phone) 712.338.2786 (fax)
Email: doug@northwestiowasprinkler.com
Web: www.northwestiowasprinkler.com
Lakes areas only Rainbird Select Contractor featuring a full line of Rainbird lawn sprinkler products. We design, install, service and repair sprinkler systems. We also feature quality low and line voltage landscape lighting for accents around your home as well as hydroseeding, snow removal and salt/sanding of driveways and parking lots. Please call us for a free estimate.
Okoboji Avenue Liquor
1610 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4676 (phone)
Okoboji Motor Company*
2720 17th St., Spirit Lake, IA 51360
712.336.1500 (phone)
Okoboji Schools*
Attn: Bob Miller, Superintendent
PO Box 147, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4757 (phone)
Okoboji Tree Specialists*
Attn: Tom Wright
21469 214th Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4486 (phone)
Okoboji Tourism
243 W. Broadway, Arnolds Park, IA
Mailing: PO Box 215, Okoboji, IA 51355
712.332.2209 (phone)
Email: info@vacationokoboji.com
Web: www.vacationokoboji.com
Outback Lounge
Attn: Craig Poss
1605 P Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2957 (phone)
We have pool, darts, foos ball. We have dart/pool leagues. Big screen for all your sports needs.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery*
Attn: Nick Rahfaldt
2400 N Ave., PO Box 164, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4060 (phone) 712.338.2744 (fax)
Email: jnm_hospitality@msn.com
Full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Pioneer Printing
Attn: Pat Adams
912 - 10th St., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.9232 (phone)
Email: pioneerprinting1@yahoo.com
Pioneer Theatre*
905 Okoboji Ave., Box 266, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2536 (phone/fax)
Email: sharon.mayer@live.com
Powers & Pas Family Dentistry*
PO Box 141, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2449 (phone)
Rodeway Inn*
Attn: Andre & Soon Frigo
1511 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4701 (phone)
712.338.9999 (fax)
Email: rodewayinn-okoboji@hotmail.com
Web: www.rodewayinn-okoboji.com
The Milford Rodeway Inn features newly remodeled guest rooms, jacuzzi suites, family suites, guest rooms with kitchenette, hot/cold continental breakfast, pool & sauna, HBO, picnic/grill area, and boat trailer parking. $5 of your Milford Bucks will give you access to the pool without reservations at the hotel.
Sackett & Sims-Taylor Law Office*
PO Box 128, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.9106 (phone)
Safeguard Representative Dawn Powell*
Attn: Dawn Powell
101 Main St. Box 144, Fostoria, IA
800.442.0016 (phone) 712.580.4513 (fax)
Email: dawn@safeguard-midwest.com
Website: www.safeguard-midwest.com
Provide products for any business such as full color printing, commercial checks, forms & envelopes, promotional products and corporate apparel, bank forms, security bags and more!
I will come to your business. I will match or beat the competition prices 90% of the time. I have over 100 preferred vendors to be able to give you the best products at low prices!
Salon 11 Eleven
Attn: Sherri McIntire Jones
1111 - 8th St., Milford, IA 51351 (Mailing: 1500 - 15th St.)
712.338.2025 (phone)
Email: saloneleven@hotmail.com
Web: www.getyourdodone.com
Scoreboard Lounge
901 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
St. Joseph Catholic Church*
1205 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2274 (phone)
Sheley, Georgia / Tour Okoboji*
1312 - 10th St., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2434 (phone)
Email: joysheley@hotmail.com
Georgia Sheley is an Okoboji tour guide who has lived in Milford her whole life. She invites all to come visit the beautiful Lakes area and would enjoy helping you plan your tour. She will step on your bus and delight in telling you all about the beautiful Lakes area.
Smith Stoneworks*
Attn: Bill Smith
Hwy 17 N, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4774 or 712.330.4551 (phone)
Snooks Carpet & Furniture*
Attn: Snookie Simondet
1204 Terrace Park Blvd., West Okoboji, IA 51351
712.332.7530 (phone / fax)
Email: snookiesimon@yahoo.com or billsnookscf@yahoo.com
All kinds of flooring, bedding, mirrors and pictures along with a full line of furniture.
Stein Law Office
David Stein Sr. & David J. Stein, Jr.
926 Okoboji Ave., PO Box 537, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2431 (phone) 712.338.2432 (fax)
Email: davidjr@steinlawoffice.com
Subway
Attn: Roger Miller
2211 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
Mail: 2301 Circle Drive, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
712.338.2108 (phone), 712.338.2108 (fax)
Email: rcmsubs@q.com
Thee Garage Sale / Cherish Center*
Attn: Alice Leiss, Operations Coordinator
PO Box 1003, Okoboji, IA 51355 (mailing)
2004 22nd Street, Milford (physical location)
Thee Garage Sale: 712.338.3334 (phone)
Cherish Center: 712.338.3333 (phone)
Email: cherish@milfordcable.net
Cherish Center is a local, interdenominational, non-profit organization formed to carry out the mission of "Changing lives, strengthening families, and enhancing our community." We have Cherish House (maternity home for teens), Mentor Moms and other parenting programs (for people desiring to be better parents), Financial Peace, and other "Cherished for Life" programs. Thee Garage Sale is one of our fundraisers and through this store we can also help young families/individuals in need.
Our official name is Cherish Center and it is the non-profit entity. One of its programs is Thee Garage Sale, a thrift store to which many local peopledonate household items. These items are then sold to help raise funds for Cherish House or given to families in need.
The Pub*
917 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351712.338.2280 (phone)
Email: thepub@milfordcable.net
The Three Sons*
PO Box 499, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2424 (phone)
Treasure Village and Route 86 Music*
Attn: Linnea Lambert2023 Hwy 86, Milford, IA 51351
712.337.3730 (phone)
Email: treasurevillage@hotmail.com
Web: www.treasurevillage.org / www.route86music.com
Treasure Village is open Memorial Day-Labor Day. It's a family fun center with children theatre, mini-golf, gospel concerts, and flea markets.
Route 86 Music is located at Treasure Village with music lessons & store, Rock & Roll camp and recording studio.
True Value Hardware*
916 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4323 (phone)
Turner-Jenness Funeral Home*
PO Box 496, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4661 (phone)
Union Memorial Church*
805 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4642 (phone)
United Community Bank*
PO Box 167, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2059 or 712.338.2781 (phone)
Web: www.unitedcommunitybank.com
Vicki Willison Painting*
6 Hill Drive, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4008 (phone)
Vugteveeen Lawn Service, Inc.
Attention: Kevin Vugteveen
20675 Nautica Dr., Spirit Lake, IA 51360
712.338.4619 (phone & fax)
Email: vls@myclearwave.net
Website: www.vlsgogreen.com
Lawn Care, Sprinklers, Fertilization, Weed Control Programs, Landscaping, Flower Bed Maintenance.
Walters Real Estate*
Attn: Kirby Walters1013 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA 51351
712.338.4544 (phone)
Email: kwalters@milfordcable.net
Web Graphics*
PO Box 468, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2442 (phone)
Winther Stave & Company, LLP*
Lakeland Square, PO Box 187, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.2488 (phone) 712.338.2510 (fax)
Email: jcrew@winther-stave.com
Certified Public Accountants
Woodlyn Hills Golf Course
2 miles east of Milford on county road A-34, Mailing: PO Box 266, Milford, IA 51351
712.338.9898 (phone/fax)
Email: bob@nwe-inc.com
Woodlyn Hills Golf Course is a family-owned and operated golf course located in the quiet countryside east of Milford in the Iowa Great Lakes area. Known best for its challenging terrain and breathtaking view of the lakes, Woodlyn Hills is sure to please golfers of any skill level.
Young Bros. Lawn Protection Inc.
Attn: Shane & Jason Young
Box 72, 1509 Memphis Ave., Spirit Lake, IA 51360
712.336.5296 (phone)
Email: jasonyoung525@yahoo.com
Lawn Spraying Company
Making lawns look great -- lake-friendly fertilization, weed control, seeding, core aeration, insect, disease, pond protection.
* 2012 dues paid (as of 1/12/2012)