The 10 Best Hardware Stores in Iowa — 2026

We compared all 392 hardware stores in Iowa on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Harbor Freight ToolsCedar Rapids

Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm

(319) 390-0500 Website View listing

#2 · The Home DepotBettendorf

Mon-Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 8am-8pm

(563) 359-7228 Website View listing

#3 · Leon Hardware & AppliancesLeon

Wed 8:00am–5:30pm, Sat 8:00am–12:30pm

(641) 446-4123 Website View listing

#4 · Tractor Supply Co.Council Bluffs Farm supply

Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 9am-7pm

(712) 366-2451 Website View listing

#5 · Ace HardwareRed Oak Key cuttingScreen repairGlass cuttingPlumbing

Fri-Sat 7:30am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm

(712) 623-3662 Website View listing

#6 · McGovern HardwareDubuque

Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-2pm

(563) 582-8671 Website View listing

#7 · Bradley ToolsJohnston

Mon–Fri 7:00am–5:00pm

(515) 331-0878 Website View listing

#8 · 610 DepotSanborn Tool rentalFarm supply

Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-3pm

(712) 930-5221 Website View listing

#9 · Douds Lumber & Home CenterDouds Lumber

Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 7am-12pm

(641) 936-7115 Website View listing

#10 · Farmland HardwareElma LumberFarm supply

Sat 7:30am-5pm

(641) 393-8421 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (key cutting, propane, tool rental, paint, lumber, farm supply, screen repair, small engine, sharpening, glass cutting, plumbing, fishing license), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.