Bonaparte Ironworks

04/25/2026

If you have a chance check out Villages of Van Buren auction they have going on now. Many local businesses have a lot of great products on this auction so bid high and often 😀 Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa

04/14/2026

Meet Heather! As our Maintenance & QC Coordinator, she does lots of organizing, scheduling, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks! Heather joined us over a year ago in the Main Office, and her willingness to jump in and help has not gone unnoticed. Whether she's behind her desk building spreadsheets or out on the plant floor getting her hands (and clothes) dirty, Heather is always ready to do what it takes. She is also a big part of our safety team, and we truly enjoy having her on board!

04/12/2026

Piece of history made it to the blacksmith shop this weekend. My great grandpa's forge now has a new home at Bonaparte Ironworks.

03/29/2026

Stop by Waterfront Place and see all the things that they and Drunk'In Spoon have to offer!!

02/25/2026

Big changes at Bonaparte Ironworks. We are moving into our new shop. Stay tuned for more content to come as we continue our blacksmithing journey

01/10/2026

Meet Cameron! As our Engineering Manager, Cameron is the go-to guy for turning big ideas into real-life products. He supports everyone across RPI — from managers to the production floor — and even works closely with our Sioux Chief partners.
And if that wasn’t enough, Cameron is also 1/3 of the legendary “Committee of Three.” When Allen Gunn retired, these leaders stepped up to keep things moving strong.
So yes… Cameron is kind of a big deal around campus!

01/03/2026

Lots of new things going on at Bonaparte Ironworks. Stay tuned for more.....

10/03/2025

07/16/2025

Congratulations Wayne!!

06/07/2025

4 hook delivered to customer this morning

06/07/2025

Upcycled firewood rack headed out to a customer