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Milford council backs Rosenboom expansion, supports BIG program benefits
Summary
The Milford City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting Rosenboom Machine and Tool’s application for benefits under Iowa Code section 15.502–15.511 and endorsed plans for a new Milford facility at 2188 Highway 86 that the company says will create 70–80 full‑time jobs.
The Milford City Council on April 27 unanimously approved a resolution supporting Rosenboom Machine and Tool’s application for benefits under Iowa Code section 15.502–15.511, clearing the way for the company’s planned expansion in Milford.
Curt Strouth told the council Rosenboom is coordinating with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation along with local partners as part of the Business Incentives for Growth (BIG) process. Brian Rosenboom, President of Rosenboom Machine and Tool, said the project will acquire and build out a manufacturing facility at 2188 Highway 86 in Milford and is expected to begin "on or around June 1st, 2026," proceed over an approximately four‑to‑five‑year timeframe and "create between 70 and 80 new full‑time positions." He also said the company’s existing Spirit Lake facility will remain part of its Iowa operations.
The council approved Resolution 26‑25 on a motion by Councilmember Chris Hinshaw and a second by Councilmember Shane Hoffman; Hinshaw, Jantina Carney, Mac Arndt, Hoffman and Kyle Mohni voted aye. The resolution authorizes the city to provide a letter of support for Rosenboom’s BIG program application to the IEDA.
The approval does not itself grant state incentives; Rosenboom must complete the application and meet IEDA requirements for any benefits. The company’s timeline, project scope and job estimates were described to the council as part of the packet and at the meeting. The council did not record any conditions or amendments tied to the city’s letter of support.
Next steps identified at the meeting are Rosenboom’s submission of the BIG application and continued coordination with local and regional partners; any subsequent approvals, incentive agreements or permits would follow separate processes.
