[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 20 (Monday, February 5, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     RECOGNIZING MONONA COUNTY IRON

 Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, as ranking member of the Senate 
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize 
an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American 
entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize 
Monona County Iron of Mapleton, IA, as the Senate Small Business of the 
Week.
  In 2005, Monona County Iron was founded in Mapleton as a single 
building on Sioux Street. Over the years, the small business has 
expanded from a handful of employees to multiple buildings with more 
than 40 employees. Monona County Iron provides tungsten inert gas 
welding services to the manufacturing, construction, and automotive 
industries, as well as fabrication and metalworking services for 
projects in Texas, Washington, and across the Midwest.
  Monona County Iron facility is active in the Mapleton and Monona 
County communities, and the team proudly supports the Maple Valley-
Anthon Oto community schools. Recently, they fabricated the ``MVAOCOU'' 
letters for the school district with students in Mr. Miller's 
Construction Systems class. In addition to supporting local schools, 
Monona County Iron contributes to the Monona County Fair. In 2023, they 
sponsored the Monona County Iron Award trophies. The team has also 
collaborated with the Monona County Farm Bureau, the Monona County 
Cattlemen's Association, Monona County 4-H, and the Monona County 
Demolition Derby. Due to the hard work of leadership and employees, the 
business celebrated its 19th business anniversary in 2024.
  Monona County Iron's commitment to giving back and providing high-
quality services is clear. I want to congratulate the entire team for 
their continued dedication to excellence in their field and for 
supporting future generations. I look forward to seeing their continued 
growth and success in Iowa.

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