Bentonsport shops now located downtown and one block east on Des Moines St.
Bentonsport Shops' Schedule for 2026
Iron & Lace Iron & Lace is now operated by April Ziegler (Betty Printy's daughter and a very fine potter) and Mark Heisdorffer (he has worked with Bill Printy for many years) is taking over the ironwork. Sweet Maple Mercantile is open May 1 through Oct. 31 from 10 am to 4 pm Wednesday through Saturday. On Sundays open noon to 4 pm.
Greef General Store Beginning May 1, the shop will open Wednesday through Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.
Homeopathic Remedy Apothecary The shop is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm until the end of October.
Mini Mills is open Friday noon-4 p.m and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm or by appointment. Contact Terry Philips at 319-430-8536 or email at [email protected].
Treen Wood and Metal Works is open May 1 through Oct. 21, Hours open are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday noon to 4 pm.
Old School AntiquesMay 1 through Oct. 21, open Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Sunday noon to 4 pm.
Bentonsport Mining Company Hours will be announced this spring.
GREEF GENERAL STORE: Come sample Addie May Fudge, a real cream and butter fudge. Check out the antiques, jewelry, decor, collectables, vintage photography, repurposed furniture. You'll find a large collection of Betty Boop items, glassware, quilts and quilting fabrics, linens, and metal toys. The upstairs room is devoted to Christmas all year round. The basement is now stocked with merchandise with wine sampling to be added in the near future. For more information, call (319) 592-3579 or email [email protected]
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY APOTHECARY: Business owner Braden Crist is a certified practitioner of homeopathy. The business stocks traditional homeopathic remedies, herbal teas, local honey, tinctures, essential oils, and other natural personal care products. Products are made locally and inclusive of veteran and indigenous-owned businesses.
IRON & LACE: The place for Queen Anne’s Lace Pottery and artistic ironwork, handwoven rugs, original artwork, jewelry. All locally made. Every year you'll find new colors, textures, and designs. A must-see gallery and gift shop. Demonstrations by appointment. For more information, call (319) 592-3222 or visit Facebook Iron-Lace.
MINI MILLS By Terry Philips: On the first floor of the Odd Fellows Building is a new shop called Mini Mills. The name alludes to a business Terry had for many years in the Mills Seed building in Washington, Iowa, which featured antiques and items from deconstructed buildings. Today, Terry continues this line of business in Bentonsport.
SISTERS VINTAGE & MORE is now... OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES: Located on Des Moines Street, you'll find antiques, vintage items, and the unexpected in this shop across the street from the Indian Artifact Museum.
SWEET MAPLE MERCANTILE: Jill Crain-Reutter and Donald Smith sell maple food items, knives, T-shirts and caps, funky items and gifts your friends will love, plus one-of-a kind artistic crafts in the Ira Corn building on Hawk Dr. To contact the store operators call (607) 205-5024, [email protected] and don@sweetmaplemercantile.com.
TREEN WOOD AND METAL WORKS: Randy Trudell blends his woodcarving and metal skills to make beautiful items for the home. This business is also along Des Moines Street. For more information, contact Randy at (563) 271-8253.
BENTONSPORT MINING COMPANY: This family-run on Des Moines Street (next to Old School Antiques) is operated by and for round hounds. See sparkling crystals to polished stones. Visitors can pan for treasure in the custom-built sluice. More information coming.