Woudstra Meat Market

Since 1926 we have provided northwest Iowa with quality choice fresh meats, old world specialties, and friendly hometown service. We are more than just a butcher shop. We offer a selection of wine from across Iowa, imported Dutch candies and cheeses, soups and homeland treats. We also offer a selection of spices, marinades, and local honey. Visit us in historic downtown Old World Dutch Orange City, or call us and have your Woudstra favorites shipped to your home.

Established in 1926.
Woudstra Meat Market is one of the oldest continuous business places in Orange City. Meat markets have operated from this site almost from the beginning of the business district. John Synhorst measured out beef and pork for many years from this location. Later it became known as Bouma’s Market. In 1926 James Woudstra purchased a one-half interest from Sid Bouma and later acquired sole ownership. In 1948, the present building structure was built. The meat market became a family operation with son’s Al and Lee each purchasing a third interest in the business in 1955. In 1967, Al and Lee took over their father’s remaining holdings. Woudstra Meat Market remained a family operation until 1995, when the business was sold to Jim and Marian Wess. Jim and Marian Wess operated Woudstra’s Meat Market until April 2003, when the business was sold to Norm and Kerry Nieuwenhuis. In April 2003, the Nieuwenhuis’s upgraded the building, doing extensive renovation and restoration.