Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Candy Kitchen
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On April 21, 2025, Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced The Candy Kitchen of Muscatine County as the Small Business of the Week. The release states that Gus Nopoulos launched The Candy Kitchen in downtown Wilton, Iowa in 1910, and that in 1946 Gus’ son, George, purchased the business along with his wife, Thelma. It states that Lynn and Brenda Ochiltree assumed ownership in 2015, and that the business will celebrate its 115th anniversary in June. Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties.
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“Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Candy Kitchen.”
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Title: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Candy Kitchen Date: 2025-04-21 Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Candy Kitchen April 21, 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: The Candy Kitchen of Muscatine County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. “For over 100 years, The Candy Kitchen has cured sweet tooths across Iowa, serving up everything from classic cherry sodas to candy and ice cream,” said Chair Ernst. "Founded by Gus Nopoulos, who came to Wilton knowing only two English words, The Candy Kitchen now speaks the universal language of dessert—delighting eight generations of Iowans and visitors alike.” In 1910, Gus Nopoulos launched The Candy Kitchen in downtown Wilton, Iowa and grew the business even through the Great Depression and World War II. In 1946, after returning from military service, Gus’ son, George, purchased the business along with his wife, Thelma. The couple ran the family establishment for over 66 years. In 2015, Lynn and Brenda Ochiltree assumed ownership and have continued to serve all things sweet in the original booths and the 1951 marble soda fountain. In June, The Candy Kitchen will celebrate its 115th anniversary. 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/2025/4/ernst-names-small-business-of-the-week-the-candy-kitchen
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