One of Iowa’s oldest businesses to start closing on Sundays
October 30th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
(Radio Iowa) – An eastern Iowa business that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places has been open daily, but that will change soon. The Wilton Candy Kitchen began as a confectionery in 1860, but has operated as a restaurant, soda fountain and ice cream parlor for the past 115 years.
Lynn and Brenda Oligtree are the eighth generation to operate the family-owned businesses and they’ve announced The Wilton Candy Kitchen will close on Sundays, starting November 15th.
The couple says they’re joining many other family-operated businesses in setting aside Sundays to rest.

