College Town Living, Farm Country Expertise
DeKalb Welding Equipment and Fireplace Sales With Grain Support
DeKalb homeowners, makers and growers get honest guidance on fireplaces, stoves, welding gear and grain systems, starting with a free estimate.
Sales and Services
A Partner for DeKalb County
DeKalb is a college town built on farm country, home to Northern Illinois University and surrounded by some of the richest cropland in the state, with I-88 tying it to the rest of the region. That combination gives the area a wide range of needs, from updating fireplaces in established neighborhoods to keeping grain bins running on the edge of town. Midwest Agri-Com covers both. Our family owned business has served customers since 1975, and the Ottawa showroom on Route 71 is a reasonable drive south. Visit to compare hearth products, welding equipment and grain components, and you will head home with a clear plan and a no-cost estimate in hand.
Our Service
Hearth, Welding and Grain Under One Team
DeKalb homeowners can choose fireplaces trimmed with a cultured stone surround, a brick and masonry face or a wood mantel, along with stoves that burn pellets, gas, wood or corn in steel, cast iron and soapstone. We design, install, inspect, repair and restore, so you can modernize an older living room or add steady heat to a newer home. Makers, contractors and fabricators find welding equipment sales and service plus plasma cutters, wire, torches, filler rods, electrodes, fuel kits and handles for every kind of project. For growers outside town, we plan bin stairs, elevator legs, unload systems, stirring machines and in-bin drying as a connected system. Each project gets the same attention to detail, from the first consultation through ongoing maintenance, so your investment keeps paying off season after season.
Why Midwest Agri-Com
Why customers choose Midwest Agri-Com
Family owned since 1975
We have served our customers since 1975. As a family-owned and operated business, we take personal pride in every sale and every installation.
Free in-store estimates
Visit our showroom for a free estimate and an individual consultation before you commit to anything.
Done right the first time
Our installation and inspection processes are designed to keep your equipment running reliably from day one.
Our Services and products
Why DeKalb Customers Work With Us
DeKalb blends university rentals, older bungalows, new subdivisions and working farms ringing the city, so no two requests look alike. Midwest Agri-Com meets that variety with a personalized expert consultation focused on your space, your workload and your budget. You hear candid answers on stove sizing, welder output and dryer capacity, then get a free in-store estimate before any work begins. Competitive pricing on quality products lets homeowners, hobby welders and growers buy durable equipment without overspending. Our experienced sales team explains the tradeoffs clearly, and professional service carries through from installation day to maintenance visits years later. Family owned and operated, we have been serving customers since 1975, and the reputation we keep comes from showing up when we say we will.
Fireplaces
Wood mantles, cultured stone, and brick and masonry designs, plus the tools and accessories to care for them.
Grain Drying Systems
In-bin drying, grain handling, unload systems, elevator legs, stirring machines, and bin stairs.
Welding Supplies
Torches, plasma cutters, welding wire, electrodes, filler rods, handles, and fuel kits.
your questions answered
Find answers about our products and services.
Can a gas fireplace insert work in an older wood-burning fireplace?
Yes, many existing wood-burning fireplaces can accept a gas insert if a gas line can reach the location and the chimney can be properly vented or lined. Inserts offer push-button convenience and better efficiency than an open hearth. An inspection confirms the firebox size and chimney condition before you choose a model and finish.
What welder should a hobbyist buy for garage metal projects?
Your system should keep pace with your combine and trucking so grain never waits at the pit. Add up harvest capacity per hour, factor in drying throughput and leave room for growth. Undersized augers or legs create costly delays during short harvest windows. Share your acreage and equipment, and we will help you set a target.
How many bushels per hour should my grain handling system move?
Your system should keep pace with your combine and trucking so grain never waits at the pit. Add up harvest capacity per hour, factor in drying throughput and leave room for growth. Undersized augers or legs create costly delays during short harvest windows. Share your acreage and equipment, and we will help you set a target.
Visit the Showroom
Take the Next Step Today
Thinking about a pellet stove for a drafty room, a new welder for the garage or better drying for your bins, we are happy to talk it through. Stop by our Ottawa showroom during extended hours. Arrange a free in-store estimate by calling 815-712-5750.