WHO WE ARE

About the Cooperative

Cedar County Cooperative is a full-service cooperative serving customers in Tipton, West Branch, and surrounding areas. Providing full-scale grain, agronomy, feed, and energy services, while prioritizing consistent and quality customer service.

Historic Aerial Photo of Cedar County Co-op

Established 1935

Our History

Established in 1935, Cedar County Cooperative has expanded to include 630 Class A Members and over 1200 Class B Members. In 1996, the cooperative opened its West Branch location. We are proud to serve our member-owners and are committed to their success.

First Row (Left to Right): Kent Stuart, Aaron Moes, Kirk Anderson Second Row (Left to Right): Clay Worrell, Ray Slach, Willy Bendixen, Rick Shumaker

Leadership

Our 2025 Cedar County Cooperative Board of Directors

  • Aaron Moes, President - Tipton, IA

  • Kirk Anderson, Vice President - Clarence, IA

  • Kent Stuart, Secretary - West Branch, IA

  • Rick Shumaker, Board Member - Tipton, IA

  • Ray Slach, Board Member - West Branch, IA

  • Clay Worrell, Board Member - West Branch, IA

  • Willy Bendixen, Board Member - Mechanicsville, IA

First Row (Left to Right): Kent Stuart, Aaron Moes, and Kirk Anderson Second Row (Left to Right): Clay Worrell, Ray Slach, Willy Bendixen, and Rick Shumaker

Cedar County Co-op

In the Community

Cedar County Cooperative is committed to supporting the growth and success of our surrounding communities through generous donations and sponsorships. By actively contributing to local events and initiatives, we help foster a thriving and prosperous environment for everyone. If you are interested in having Cedar County Cooperative donate to or sponsor an event, please contact Carlie Miller at cmiller@cedarcountycoop.com. Our dedication to community development is a fundamental aspect of our mission to make a positive impact where it is most needed.

Cedar County Co-op Logo
An indoor livestock show arena with a dirt floor, featuring children and adults handling pigs in the ring, and spectators seated behind a metal fence.
A small speckled puppy sitting in the back seat of a vehicle next to a black Iowa Soybean Association cooler bag with Iowa Soybean Association and Cedar County Coop logos.
Two people standing behind a table with Cedar County CO-OP branding, promotional materials, and candy, at an indoor event. A large sign on the left lists services like grain, agronomy, energy, and feed, with the Cedar County CO-OP logo visible.
A sign encouraging donations of grain to support West Branch FFA scholarships. The sign features the FFA emblem and is set outdoors near storage tanks and a building on a sunny day.

Supporting the Next Generation

Community Scholarship Program

Cedar County Cooperative is dedicated to providing local students with financial support to pursue a degree from a two or four-year college. We are committed to contributing to the development of the next generation in the ever-changing agriculture industry. Each year we offer $5,000 to be split among the accepted recipients.

2025 Scholarship Information
2025 Scholarship Application
2025 Cedar County Coop Scholarship Recipients

2025 Cedar County Cooperative Scholarship Recipients