Ask almost anyone for a Birdsall’s memory and get ready for the stories...
From married couples who originally met while scooping ice cream as their first job…to grandparents who remember having their first ice cream cone with THEIR grandparents at Birdsall’s and returning with their own grandchildren today…to celebrations galore with family and friends after games, concerts, plays…or just because…
If you live in North Iowa, you probably have a Birdsall’s story.
Come in. Grab a homemade waffle cone filled with your favorite ice cream flavor, a traditional hot fudge sundae with pecans, a delicious shake or malt, or anything on our menu! Grab a seat and share your memories with us. We’d love to hear YOUR Birdsall’s story! Here is ours...
Life is short; eat ice cream!
Birdsall's Through the Years
Addison and Esther Birdsall opened Birdsall Ice Cream Co.
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Addison Birdsall passed away and Esther carried on with the ice cream business.
Esther Birdsall sold Birdsall’s to her son, Bob.
Vaughn and Joan Escher purchased the store from Bob and Ellie Birdsall. Pictured are Vaughn Escher, David Escher and Mark Repp. Mark celebrated his retirement with Birdsall’s in 2019 after 50 years of employment!
David Escher purchased the store from his parents Vaughn and Joan.
Besides the pandemic, David Escher passed away and the Birdsall’s sign went dark.
Gary & Anne Schmit and Marc & Michelle Murray purchased Birdsall’s from the estate of David Escher.
