"Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Edd the Florist"
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A press release dated July 9, 2025 from the Senate Small Business Committee announcing that Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) named Edd the Florist of Wapello County her Small Business of the Week. The release says Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties during the 119th Congress. It quotes Ernst saying the Ottumwa shop has served the community for nearly 70 years and has expanded to provide gifts and gourmet foods. The release says a family purchased the shop in 1956 and that it now has a second-generation owner as it approaches its 70th anniversary.
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Title: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Edd the Florist Date: 2025-07-09 Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Edd the Florist July 9, 2025 Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website HERE. Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Edd the Florist of Wapello County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. “Since the Wilz family purchased it in 1956, Edd the Florist has blossomed into a scent-sational institution in Ottumwa,” said Chair Ernst. “Hans Wilz has stayed rooted to his parents’ dreams, while expanding to provide gifts and gourmet foods for the community. Serving the community for nearly 70 years, this small business is blooming with success.” As the second-generation owner of Edd the Florist, Hans Wilz remains committed to providing Ottumwa and beyond with quality products curated with care. Family and entrepreneurial values are front and center as the business approaches its 70th anniversary. After emigrating from Germany, Margaret and Karl Wilz purchased the shop to pursue the American Dream, and Hans carries their legacy on today. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst recognizes more Iowa small businesses across the state with her Small Business of the Week award. ### Permalink: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2025/7/ernst-names-small-business-of-the-week-edd-the-florist
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