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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

What We Learned Mixing Family and Business: Real Stories, Real Lessons

What We Learned Mixing Family and Business: Real Stories, Real Lessons

In this episode of the Mixing Family and Business podcast, I sat down with family members Shirley, Tom, and Beth to swap stories about the balancing act of growing businesses together. We reflected on... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

June 03, 20254 min read

A Trip Down Grocery Store Memory Lane: Stories from the Family Business

A Trip Down Grocery Store Memory Lane: Stories from the Family Business

Take a stroll through decades of grocery store history with me—Brian—as I share the wild tales, odd jobs, and behind-the-scenes moments from growing up in and running a family business. If you ever wo... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

May 27, 20253 min read

Reminiscing Through the Decades: Family, Holidays, and Business Evolution

Reminiscing Through the Decades: Family, Holidays, and Business Evolution

On this week’s podcast episode, I sat down with Kim, Tom, and Beth to take a walk down memory lane—discussing the holidays we celebrated as kids and the seismic changes we’ve witnessed running family ... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

May 20, 20254 min read

Limited-Time Summer Menu

Whether you're fueling up before a day of adventure or winding down with a cocktail, our new summer menu brings sunshine to every plate and sip. We've crafted a seasonal selection full of smoky, spicy... ...more

City Eats

June 05, 20251 min read

Limited-Time Summer Menu

Big Fun for Little Ones!

Looking for a safe, exciting, and energy-burning activity for younger kids? Action City’s Indoor Playground is the perfect play space for little adventurers who aren’t quite ready for the full trampol... ...more

Action City

June 05, 20251 min read

Big Fun for Little Ones!

Meet Our Friendly Mascot

Looking for even more reasons to smile during your stay at Metropolis Resort? Meet Splasharoo—our friendly, energetic, and always-up-for-fun resort mascot! ...more

Hotel ,Action City &Chaos Water Park

June 05, 20252 min read

Meet Our Friendly Mascot

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