Get to Know the Hahn Family

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Our foundation of hard work and hospitality runs deep in our roots. Metropolis Resort founders, Tom and Shirley Hahn grew up on farms in Iowa where they learned the value of family and hard work. In the beginning, Tom’s parents sold their farm and opened a grocery store, Hahn’s Circle Foods, in a small town, Grand Mound, IA.    

In the early years, Tom bagged groceries and learned the importance of customer service and hospitality from his parents. He married the love of his life, Shirley, in 19xyz. Tom was known for his meat counter and Shirley ran the books. They had two children, Brian and Kim, both raised in their parents’ business. They started bagging groceries and worked their way up into the business, just like their parents. Together these four Hahn’s worked hand in hand for years. They have many stories to tell, all of which end with laughter and fond memories of the people they have met over the years.   

The Hahn’s went on many business adventures together.  If you could sit and listen to them talk, you would hear stories of many grocery stores, an ice cream parlor, a motel, a laundromat, several Dairy Queens, a marketing firm, real estate and the joys of being landlords.    

One of the great adventures started after Tom and Shirley retired. In 2005 they created Action City with another partner. After quick success they added on a Hotel and Waterpark. Now we have the Metropolis Resort, that boasts “Where the Fun Never Stops.”    

The Hahn’s have a unique ability to make everyone feel welcome wherever they go. They are known for their hospitality professionally and personally. The legacy that they leave behind is fun. It’s established everywhere they have a presence. A culture of fun is known in each of their businesses. Through it all, you will always hear about how they wouldn’t be where they are today without their customers, family and the team that makes it happen.   

You can learn more about the family by listening to a podcast called, Mixing Family & Business featuring an inside view of the Hahn’s family spanning multiple generations of business, family and fun. 

Blogs

We Work With 20-Year-Olds - What We’ve Learned From Hiring Gen Z

We Work With 20-Year-Olds - What We’ve Learned From Hiring Gen Z

In this week’s episode, we took a heartfelt journey from nostalgic childhood Fourth of July celebrations on the farm to the intricacies and surprises of working with Gen Z in today’s world. As family ... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

July 08, 20253 min read

Staying Local While Growing: How Our Family Business Keeps Community at the Heart

Staying Local While Growing: How Our Family Business Keeps Community at the Heart

In this week’s blog, I reflect on our latest “Mixing Family and Business” podcast episode with Tom, Shirley, and Kim. We dug into the past—reminiscing about simpler times growing up, celebrating holid... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

July 01, 20254 min read

From Family Barbecues to Barcode Scanners: Reflecting on Memorial Day, Technology, and Change in Business

From Family Barbecues to Barcode Scanners: Reflecting on Memorial Day, Technology, and Change in Business

In this week’s episode of the Mixing Family and Business podcast, I sat down with Kim, Tom, and Shirley for a lively and nostalgic conversation about our early Memorial Day traditions and the dramatic... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

June 24, 20253 min read

Fun Facts About Pizza You Probably Didn't Know

Everyone loves pizza! it’s cheesy, customizable, and universally adored. But behind that perfect slice is a long and interesting history. ...more

Other

July 10, 20253 min read

Fun Facts About Pizza You Probably Didn't Know

Top 10 Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors (That Actually Exist!)

Everyone loves a scoop of classic vanilla or rich chocolate, but what about garlic? Or lobster? Around the world, ice cream shops are pushing boundaries with flavors you’d never expect to find in a co... ...more

Other

July 10, 20254 min read

Top 10 Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors (That Actually Exist!)

Catering & Amenities at Metropolis Resort

At Metropolis Resort, we make it easy to keep your guests engaged, comfortable, and energized with top-tier catering, on-site lodging, and entertainment options that go far beyond the boardroom. ...more

Meetings

July 09, 20252 min read

Catering & Amenities at Metropolis Resort

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