Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Hands Jewelers
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Press release dated March 23, 2026 in which Chair Ernst of the Senate Small Business Committee announces Hands Jewelers of Johnson County as the Small Business of the Week. It says that throughout the 119th Congress the Chair plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. The release states that John Hands moved to Iowa City in 1893 and shortly after opened a first jewelry store, which became Hands Jewelers. It says the business is soon in the fifth generation of family ownership and quotes the Chair praising the Nusser family's craftsmanship and community engagement.
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“Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Hands Jewelers.”
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Title: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Hands Jewelers Date: 2026-03-23 Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Hands Jewelers March 23, 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: Hands Jewelers of Johnson County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. “Hands Jewelers is a rock-solid example of the enduring strength of Iowa small businesses,” said Chair Ernst. “For more than a century, the Nusser family has demonstrated a diamond standard of excellence in their craftsmanship, innovation, and community engagement, helping generations of Iowans celebrate life’s most meaningful moments. They are a true Iowa City gem.” John Hands moved to Iowa City in 1893 and shortly after opened up his first jewelry store, which later transformed into what we now know as Hands Jewelers.Soon in its fifth generation of family ownership, Hands Jewelers is continuing a legacy built on trust, quality, and dedication to the Iowa City community. For over a century, Hands Jewelers has provided high-quality jewelry and personalized service, helping customers commemorate milestones, from engagements and weddings to anniversaries and family traditions. 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/2026/3/ernst-names-small-business-of-the-week-hands-jewelers
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