Melvin 125th Celebration

07/28/2026

There is something special about walking among the stones of those who came before us and hearing the stories that helped shape our community.

Our 125th Celebration Historical Cemetery Walk at Baker Township Cemetery was a meaningful opportunity to honor the lives, families, and history that built Melvin into the town we know and love today. ~Thank you to everyone who shared their time, knowledge, and heartfelt stories. These moments remind us that history isn’t just found in books—it’s carried on through the memories we share with one another.

Were you there? We’d love to see the event through your eyes! 📸 Please share any photos you took during the cemetery walk in the comments below so we can continue preserving and celebrating these special memories together.

Thank you for helping keep Melvin’s story alive for generations to come. 💚

🔗 Copy of the featured stories are available via the link provided below.

07/03/2026

🎉🥃 •LAST CALL for Melvin’s 125th Commemorative Whiskey! •🥃🎉
•Don’t miss your chance to own a unique piece of Melvin history! Our 125th Commemorative Whiskey has been a popular keepsake, and we now have only a limited number remaining.

⏳ Orders close on Labor Day — September 7, 2026 — or sooner if we sell out!
•Whether you’re adding it to your collection, displaying it as a memento of our unforgettable celebration, or purchasing it as a special gift, now is the time to order.
•Thank you to everyone who has supported our 125th Celebration. Once these are gone, they’re gone for good!

Reserve yours today before it’s too late! 🥃🎉

All purchases and arrangements must be made with Century Farms Distillery.
🔗⬇️Link to order
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/VW5QMM5PZG0XF/checkout/SJFCTV4VLBMT3DDNVXYEHD56?fbclid=IwdGRjcAS0ql5wZG9mAWZkaWQWUJ08NQHfDpIJyrv9xLHjZimZko0VKGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6li-9bccpiR2V0wLIJU0rievkfbxqotIShni1hQYXy1irCQQ5LI8-k6Xwb6A_aem_T5g7dOlQprrCKB5nANTVjA

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06/30/2026

🫶🎉They say it takes a village… and this celebration proved it.

As our planning committee gathered one last time to reflect on an unforgettable weekend, we couldn’t help but smile at the memories we created together. After months of planning, countless meetings, phone calls, ideas, and teamwork, seeing our community come together made every moment worthwhile.

We couldn’t be more proud of what this incredible group accomplished. Even more special than the successful celebration are the friendships we built along the way. What started as a committee became a team, and ultimately, a family united by our love for Melvin.

Thank you to each member of our planning committee for your dedication, creativity, laughter, and unwavering commitment. The 125th Celebration was one for the history books because of all of you.

Here’s to the memories we made, the friendships we’ll always cherish, and the legacy we’ve built together. ❤️

(missing from this photo taken tonight; Matt, Brennan, Jo, Jerry, Lindsey and Shelly)
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06/29/2026

~Special Thanks to our friends at Iowa State Bank for hosting a fantastic meal shared with friends old and new in part of our 125th celebration!

Our Melvin branch got to serve a community meal as part of the town's 125th anniversary celebration. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We're honored to be part of this community. Here's to many more years of serving Melvin!

06/29/2026

📸 Thanks for the photos Carey On Photography

06/29/2026

📸 Thanks for the photos Carey On Photography !