Since 1925. Ever since the Dean family began making ice cream in the farmlands of Northern Illinois in 1947, our commitment to making the finest quality ice cream has never wavered. Today, we still use fresh cream from our own dairy with no artificial growth hormones to ensure that rich, country-fresh taste beloved by generations of Midwestern families. Enjoy our wide variety of delicious traditional flavors and heartland classics like Mackinac Island Fudge and Turtle Tracks.