Almost nothing beats the nostalgia of hearing the whimsical tune of an ice cream truck on a hot summer day. Just picture it: you’re out at the pickleball courts with friends, working up a good sweat when you hear the unmistakable melody of a frozen treat bar on wheels. Or maybe it swings by a local park or neighborhood. Children and adults alike come running, the wallets open and the refreshing sweetness provides some solace from the summer sun. Today, we’re spotlighting a local ice cream truck that spreads joy and flavor wherever it plays its tune.
Sacks Ice Cream is a mobile ice cream truck that serves frozen treats throughout southern and central Iowa, St. Joseph and neighboring northwest Missouri communities. With a menu full of fan favorites, affordable prices and an ice cream tune you’ll hear in your dreams, Sacks has garnered a loyal fanbase throughout the region as a beloved local business. Sacks offers everything from candy-bar-inspired ice cream treats and popsicles to ice cream sandwiches and more. They’ve got every frozen treat needed to make kids come running and satisfy any sweet tooth in town.
Sacks was founded in 1988 by Dana Brodsack after he retired from Greyhound Bus Lines. Dana later gifted the truck to his sister, Marcena, in 2019. After battling terminal cancer, Dana passed away in 2024, but his legacy lives on through the joy that fills the air whenever the Sack’s melody rings out. What emerged from a dream rooted in childhood nostalgia now brings smiles to children and communities hundreds of miles apart.
The tune of an ice cream truck takes us back to a simpler time. Even those who didn’t live through the ’70s and ’80s can take part in a timeless summer tradition. Sack’s also offers catering services for special events, parties, company celebrations and more. So, keep an ear out for the unmistakable tune of an ice truck in your neighborhood, because it just might be Sacks. Follow them on Facebook for event bookings cream, special items or scheduling information.