Little Red Service in Malvern, Iowa | Don Graalfs on Small-Town Trust & Auto Repair | Mills County Routes

In this episode of Mills County Routes, host Carleen Hall visits Little Red Service in Malvern, Iowa to talk with owner Don “Little Red” Graalfs, a multi-generation Mills County local with more than 30 years in the automotive industry.Don shares how he started in a Glenwood gas station, worked through multiple dealerships, learned the customer side of the business, and eventually opened Little Red Service in 2019. The conversation also captures what makes small-town service special: trust, relationships, and showing up when people need help.This episode covers:Auto repair and light maintenance (oil changes, tires, basic service)Mobile help within a 5-mile radius (jumpstarts, flats, lockouts)Building a business in Malvern and staying about a week out for schedulingThe story behind the shop’s one-of-a-kind decorDon’s love of fishing and hunting, including walleye trips to South Dakota and MinnesotaTraining the next generation in the shop (shoutout to Joel)Subscribe for more interviews featuring the people, businesses, and stories that keep Mills County moving.