Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Coffee Grounds
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A January 26, 2026 release in which U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, announces The Coffee Grounds of Monroe County as the Small Business of the Week. It states that, throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. The release describes The Coffee Grounds, founded in October 2023, as a family and veteran-owned coffee shop with drive-through and walk-in service. It says the business sources its coffee beans and baked goods from local Iowa producers.
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“Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Coffee Grounds.”
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Title: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Coffee Grounds Date: 2026-01-26 Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Coffee Grounds January 26, 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: The Coffee Grounds of Monroe County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. “The Boleys and Aeschlimans have brewed up a welcoming space for their neighbors and offered quality coffee and baked goods for folks to grab on the way to work,” said Chair Ernst. “By listening to Iowans’ request for a convenient, on-the-go cup of coffee, they’ve poured their energy into Main Street, leaving a lasting mark on the community.” Founded in October 2023, The Coffee Grounds is a family and veteran-owned coffee shop that serves as a drive-through and walk-in destination for Monroe County. The business proudly sources its coffee beans and baked goods from local Iowa producers, offering a variety of beverages and treats. In just a short time, The Coffee Grounds has become a beloved part of Albia’s Main Street and a daily stop for many in the area. 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-the-coffee-grounds
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