[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 10, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5933-S5934]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING GREAT DAY CAFE

 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 
Great Day Cafe of Keosauqua, IA, as the Senate Small Business of the 
Week.
  In 2015, Jennie Lee opened Great Day Cafe on Main Street which 
provides the Keosauqua community with specialty coffee, homemade 
breakfast, lunch, and Iowa comfort foods such as scratch fudge, 
biscuits and gravy, and even Dr. Gary Lee's homemade popcorn.
  Their stellar service and high-quality food have made Great Day Cafe 
a staple in Van Buren County and beyond. Great Day Cafe is a community 
hub and has become the spot for veterans to congregate and discuss 
opportunities. Each month, the Van Buren County Veterans Affairs office 
hosts a meeting at the cafe where speakers come

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with information to share. Those who attend get to enjoy a warm home-
cooked meal and breakfast discounts from Jennie and her team.
  Jennie is a member of the Villages of Van Buren County, an economic 
development group that works to improve the quality of life for all 
county residents. Through Great Day Cafe, Jennie frequently donates 
food to local schools and church initiatives to help those in need. 
From preparing and delivering homemade meals to folks in the community, 
Jennie plays an active role in Van Buren County. In 2023, Great Day 
Cafe earned a Northern Dammy award from Radio Keokuk for serving the 
best breakfast in Henry, Jefferson, and Van Buren Counties. This year, 
Great Day Cafe is celebrating its ninth business anniversary.
  Great Day Cafe's commitment to the Keosauqua community is touching. I 
want to congratulate Jennie and the entire team at Great Day Cafe for 
their continued dedication, and I look forward to watching this cafe 
continue to foster community ties and expand their impact in Iowa and 
beyond.

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