4 FALL 2023 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Butcher Local, Buy Local Guthrie County Quality Meats processes beef, pork, sheep, and goat from local producers. It’s also a custom and stateinspected meat locker, with a state inspector visiting at least four days a week. The retail space offers fresh meat as well as poultry, fish, and a wide array of locally sourced products such as sauces, seasonings, cheese, bread, pies, ice cream, and beverages. Sheeder said, “The list of items we sell changes often. We try to go with the seasons. When it’s grilling season, for example, we may have fresh brats and frozen honey BBQ pork patties.” The plan is to have meat bundles throughout the year for customers who want to fill their freezer at a reduced cost by buying in bulk. A quarter of beef typically ranges from $800900 and will net about 120-130 pounds of steaks, roasts, ground beef, patties, and more. Those who can’t make it to Guthrie Center can have meat brought to them using the delivery service available to Central Iowa. Connecting with Panora Fiber The new building that houses Guthrie County Quality Meats is equipped with internet, Wi-Fi, and phone solutions from Panora Fiber. Dave Garland, IT Technician, said, “We initially did an assessment walk-through to determine the network requirements of Guthrie County Quality Meats. The solution we quoted provided insight into Wi-Fi device connectivity/traffic, wired device traffic, and overall internet usage via a single, common web portal. Wi-Fi coverage was mapped using vendor tools to ensure complete coverage throughout the building and determine the number of wireless access points needed. Our Guthrie County had needed a meat locker service for a while, and Grant Sheeder decided to fill that void. In fall 2022, he and co-owner Brett Rowley opened Guthrie County Quality Meats, a full-service butchering facility and retail space located at 1507 State Street in Guthrie Center. Guthrie County Quality Meats Producers and retail customers are finding what they need
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