Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Z’s Pizza & Diner
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Press release dated January 20, 2026 in which U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, names Z's Pizza & Diner of Bremer County her Small Business of the Week. Ernst says she plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties during the 119th Congress. The release says the restaurant was founded in 1972 in Waterloo as Z's Restaurant and Lounge and was reopened by Christopher and Joey Carney in Waverly. It is known for handmade pizzas with recipes passed down through generations, including taco pizza, and for hosting local events.
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“Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Z’s Pizza & Diner.”
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Title: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Z’s Pizza & Diner Date: 2026-01-20 Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Z’s Pizza & Diner January 20, 2026 - January 24, 2026 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: Z’s Pizza & Diner of Bremer County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. “For more than five decades, Z’s Pizza has been serving up more than pizza, ensuring folks have a place to gather for good company and food,” said Chair Ernst. “Beyond great meals served family style, Z’s demonstrates its commitment to the community by hosting local events and lending a helping hand to those who need it most.” Originally founded in 1972 in Waterloo as Z’s Restaurant and Lounge and reopened by Christopher and Joey Carney as Z’s Pizza & Diner in Waverly, this family-owned restaurant was built on a foundation of commitment to quality service. For over 50 years, Z’s has proudly served the Waverly community as a warm and welcoming gathering place for families, friends, and neighbors alike. Earning a reputation for outstanding hospitality and made-from-scratch food, Z’s is especially known for their handmade pizzas, featuring dough and sauce recipes passed down through generations, including an Iowa staple: taco pizza. Over the years, Z’s has shown how community-oriented leadership and dedication to exceptional customer service can propel an Iowa small business into a small-town staple. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ### Permalink: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2026/1/ernst-names-small-business-of-the-week-z-s-pizza-diner
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