Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Yarnell Ice Cream Company is the privately-owned and operated manufacturer of Yarnell''s brand ice cream, frozen yogurt and sherbet products. Founded in 1932, the company''s corporate headquarters are located along the east side of Spring Park in downtown Searcy, Arkansas, with 11 branch operations throughout three states. The company is also the only independent ice cream company in Arkansas, where it commands a large portion of the market share, competing against national and regional brands such as Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries. Yarnell has been called, "Searcy''s version of Willy Wonka''s Chocolate Factory" by local reporter Warren Watkins. The oldest manufacturer in Searcy, Arkansas, Yarnell''s Ice Cream Company has a distinguished history. In 1932, Ray Yarnell, 36, bought Dairyland, financing it with his personal nest-egg plus money borrowed from relatives and business associates.