Have you ever been to Whiteys? Does it ever take too long to get to, or is just inconvenient? If you live by Eldridge then you no longer have to take a long drive just to get a tasty, creamy treat because whiteys is coming to Eldridge. This will be the first new location of Whitey's since 1995 and is thought to benefit the community in several ways. The new store could make Eldridge more open as it could bring more attention to the small community. This plan did not just happen overnight. In fact, it took several months to negotiate about the new location of Whiteys. The new shop will be located on the intersection of First Street and LeClaire road. The Thunbergs (directors of Whitey)interested in Eldridge because of all the things going for it and all the new businesses in Eldridge. The Tunbergs had decided that this would make a store closer to residents.They also said that Eldridge has a lot to offer.This shows how the store could expand the community. Whiteys may also benefit Eldridge in several ways. For example, the new store will make it easier for a lot of customers to enjoy the ice cream without having to travel so far. Chris Porter from porter insurance and co-owner of the building (in WQAD article) says,” They’re obviously a very strong name and also a very strong business partner to have, so were just really excited about having them in this building and excited for what other opportunities it will bring to Eldridge.” Whiteys could make Eldridge and the community a bigger and better place. Whiteys could make Eldridge a bigger and better town and community. Whiteys could also affect the community economically. Whiteys could be seen as a new job location for students in the North Scott district. Having Eldridge now partnered with Whiteys to be in the community this could help Eldridge attract other people from other communities so that other businesses can get possible new customers.By expanding and the community pysicaly it will also expand the community economically which will benefit Eldridge so many ways overall. So, are you excited for this new store and what it could do for Eldridge? Whiteys could benefit Eldridge and the community in several ways. Think of how much the new store could affect the community and the people around it. This could change Eldridge for the better and create and make the community bigger and open to more people.