Lincoln Highway Heritage Meets Everyday Equipment
Franklin Grove Hearth, Welding and Grain Equipment Done Right
Franklin Grove homeowners and farmers can plan stove installs, bin drying and shop upgrades with one family owned team and a free in-store estimate.
Sales and Services
Rooted in Small Town Illinois
Franklin Grove is a historic Lincoln Highway village in Lee County, with older homes, a walkable downtown and productive farm ground just beyond the edge of town. That blend of heritage houses and working farms is right in our wheelhouse. Our Ottawa-based crew restores and installs fireplaces, sells and services wood and pellet stoves, supplies welding equipment for repairs and fabrication, and designs grain handling and drying systems for area growers. Inside our Route 71 showroom in Ottawa, finishes, stoves and equipment sit side by side for easy comparison. Come in with your ideas or measurements, and we will put together a free in-store estimate and talk plainly about what suits the house or the farm.
Our Service
Hearth Craftsmanship and Farm Equipment
Older homes in and around the village often have fireplaces worth saving, and our team handles restoration, repair and new construction, using wood mantels for a traditional look, cultured stone for texture and brick or masonry to honor original work. Choose a gas, wood, pellet or corn stove built of cast iron, soapstone or steel if you need dependable heat for drafty rooms. For the farm, we design grain handling that runs smoothly, with drying in the bin, stirring machines to even out moisture, legs and unload systems to keep crop moving and bin stairs for safe access. The welding side covers equipment sales and service along with handles, fuel kits, torches, plasma cutters, wire, electrodes and filler rods. Installation and inspection come standard, and ongoing maintenance keeps your hearth, shop and bins working well year after year.
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
Choose a Team That Cares
Family owned and operated since 1975, Midwest Agri-Com treats Franklin Grove customers the way a neighbor would, with patience, respect and honest advice. Our experienced sales team takes time for personalized expert consultations, learning how you use your home, shop or grain setup before recommending products. Free in-store estimates give you firm numbers to plan around. Competitive pricing on quality products means you can restore a historic fireplace or upgrade a grain dryer without settling for lesser materials. Professional service carries through installation, inspection and long-term maintenance. We value preserving the character of older homes and the productivity of working farms, and we bring that same care to every project, large or small, across Lee County and the surrounding farm communities.
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.
What mantel and surround options work well for a historic fireplace?
Wood mantels suit traditional and farmhouse interiors and can be finished to match existing trim. Cultured stone adds texture without the weight of natural stone, while brick and masonry keep an original look. The right choice depends on the age of the home, the firebox size and your style goals. We can show samples in our showroom.
How do I know if my grain bin fan is properly sized?
A complete kit usually includes the torch handle, cutting attachment, regulators and hoses designed to work together, which saves time matching parts. Buying pieces separately makes sense if you are replacing a single worn component. Bring your current setup to our showroom and we will help you decide between a full kit or targeted replacements.
Is a fuel kit for my cutting torch worth buying as a set?
A complete kit usually includes the torch handle, cutting attachment, regulators and hoses designed to work together, which saves time matching parts. Buying pieces separately makes sense if you are replacing a single worn component. Bring your current setup to our showroom and we will help you decide between a full kit or targeted replacements.
Visit the Showroom
Let Us Help You Plan
Snap a picture of the fireplace, jot down your bin dimensions or list the welding jobs piling up, then bring it all to our Ottawa showroom. We will sort through the options together and point you toward a sensible plan. When you want numbers on paper, phone for a free estimate at 815-712-5750.