Proudly Featuring Iowa-Made Goods
Discover high-quality, locally crafted products made by passionate Iowa artisans. Available at Chariton General Store.
Why We Support Local
At Chariton General Store, we believe in supporting Iowa’s rich tradition of craftsmanship and agriculture. That is why we partner with local makers to bring you authentic, Iowa-made goods — straight from their farms, kitchens, and workshops to our store shelves, and to your home.
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Meet Our Iowa Makers
Upstream Gardens – Honey (Altoona, Iowa)
Upstream Gardens brings raw, local honey harvested with care in Altoona, Iowa. Their bees thrive on Iowa wildflowers, producing rich, golden honey perfect for tea, baking, or a sweet drizzle on toast.
Bramble Wood Acres – Handcrafted Goat Milk Skincare Collection (Indianola, Iowa)
From creamy soaps and silky lotions to fun bath bombs and soothing balms, this collection brings wholesome, farm-fresh skincare to your everyday routine.
Wild Wood’s Goat Milk Soap (Chariton, Iowa)
This beautiful goat’s milk soap is handmade by a local Amish artisan who supports her family through her craft. We are honored to carry her products.
Bannor Toys – Wooden Toys (Madrid, Iowa)
Handcrafted wooden toys made with love and built to last. Bannor Toys are safe, beautiful, and proudly made in Iowa — a favorite among both kids and parents.
Hammerly Engravings (Chariton, Iowa)
Get your custom-engraved tumbler, wood-burned decor, or holiday ornament; made locally by Hammerly Engravings. Let us know what you want engraved—a name, logo, or unique design—and we will coordinate with them to make it happen!
Kalona Noodles and Jams (Kalona, Iowa)
Get a taste of classic Iowa flavor with Kalona Noodles and Kalona Jams. These locally-made pantry staples are the perfect addition to any meal, from hearty dinners to a simple breakfast.
Musa Lemonade (Des Moines, Iowa)
We are so inspired to carry Musa’s Lemonade, a family-run business right out of Des Moines! This refreshing, all-natural lemonade is “made with love” on a mission to give back, with 7% of profits donated to support refugee assistance.
Tallow Aloe Balm (Melrose, Iowa)
Keep it local with this scented tallow balm, handmade in Melrose, Iowa. It’s a simple, natural way to keep your skin moisturized, happy, and smelling wonderful.
Early Morning Harvest (Panora, Iowa)
Upgrade your baking with Early Morning Harvest flours, sourced from a family farm in Panora, Iowa. They grow and mill their own organic grains for the freshest, highest-quality flour.
Iowa Paper Farm (Albia, Iowa)
Iowa Paper Farm, an Albia-based artisan, turned a love for paper crafting into a beautiful line of locally-made greeting cards. Each card is crafted with passion and features charming designs, many inspired by a love for Iowa and rural life.
Doe A Deer (Stuart, Iowa)
Doe a Deer is an Iowa-based brand that creates charming, vintage-inspired kitchen textiles. Their beautiful, hand-illustrated designs on flour sack towels, bowl covers, and oven mitts bring practical joy to your home and make the perfect thoughtful gifts.
Rada Cutlery (Waverly, Iowa)
Rada Cutlery is proudly made in Iowa and known for its exceptionally sharp blades, long-lasting quality, and comfortable handles. These dependable kitchen tools are trusted by home cooks and professionals across the country.
Locust Creek Creations (Corydon, Iowa)
Absolutely stunning, one-of-a-kind hand-turned wooden bowls.
Nick’s Knothole (Corydon, Iowa)
A skilled artisan who blends precision woodworking with premium hardwoods.
📍Chariton General StoreEnjoy the convenience of delivery within 40–60 miles of Chariton and bring home the handcrafted Iowa-made products you love.
Pick up, delivery, and shipping options available at checkout.
Address: 25915 482nd St., Chariton, Iowa
🕒 Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Call Mandi at (641) 203- 5625
