As Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. 

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her first Small Business of the Week for 2023: Guthrie County Quality Meats. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties.   Ernst has been traveling Iowa from river to river visiting with small business owners, hearing the concerns of job creators, and celebrating the successes of Iowa’s entrepreneurs. Recently, she had the honor of presenting the owner of Guthrie County Quality Meats, Grant Sheeder, with a Congressional Record recognizing his small business.

“I’m proud to name Guthrie County Quality Meats my first Small Business of the Week for 2023! Grant’s vision to bring a meat locker to Guthrie Center has come to fruition: Guthrie County Quality Meats is now a full-service butcher and retail business. I look forward to seeing this Iowa small business continue to grow,” said Ranking Member Ernst. 

Senator Joni Ernst presents Grant Sheeder with the Congressional Record honoring his business.

Guthrie County Quality Meats, owned by Grant Sheeder, is located in Guthrie Center, Iowa, and provides locally sourced meat for both custom order and retail customers. The business recently opened its butchering facility and retail space, a service requested by the community. Along with serving as a meat locker, the business offers a wide array of locally sourced products including pies, ice cream, and more.