(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors hosted Barb Jorgensen, owner of The Little Cobbler, at the Rock Island Depot on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, to celebrate her career and retirement.

The Little Cobbler was established by Barb’s father in 1946 and was originally located at 417 Chestnut Street. Barb started working for her father at a young age and she shared memories of shining shoes for $.50 using a shoeshine stand that her father made. The Little Cobbler has been a long-standing source for shoe, boot, leather, zipper repair and alterations but even more, the business has provided a place to reminisce and share ideas. As much as Barb has enjoyed her career, she looks forward to spending time on her acreage with her granddaughters and horses.

Left-to-right: Atlantic Chamber Exec. Director Bailey Smith, Barb Jorgensen, Chamber Programs Dir. Kelsey Beschorner; Behind Barb is Chamber President Brian Ruge.

During the visit, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce presented Barb with a retirement award in appreciation for her many years of dedicated work to the Atlantic and surrounding communities. The Atlantic Area Chamber wishes Barb all the happiness during her well-earned retirement.