Dan and Debbie Takes started Dan and Debbie’s Creamery in Ely, Iowa, two years ago, producing cheese curds, ice cream and flavored milk from their herd of dairy cows.
ELY, Iowa — Who knew 150 head of dairy cattle could bring so much joy?
Dan and Debbie Takes have plans to expand their business in eastern Iowa. The Takes use about 20 percent of the milk they produce, so there’s room to grow.
Dan and Debbie Takes started Dan and Debbie’s Creamery in Ely, Iowa, two years ago, producing cheese curds, ice cream and flavored milk from their herd of dairy cows.
Dan and Debbie Takes have plans to expand their business in eastern Iowa. The Takes use about 20 percent of the milk they produce, so there’s room to grow.