[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 129 (Monday, July 28, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4770-S4771]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING SWEETS BY KEKE

 Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, as chair 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 
Sweets by Keke of New Hampton, IA, as the Senate Small Business of the 
Week.
  In January 2021, mother-daughter duo, Jenny and Kenzie Bouillon, 
started Sweets by Keke in their garage with the vision of selling 
homemade baked goods to their community. By October, Sweets by Keke 
expanded to a location on East Main Street in New Hampton, IA, where 
the bakery still operates today. The name, Sweets by Keke, is inspired 
by Kenzie, who helps run the family business with her mom Jenny, her 
dad Randy, and siblings Chelsie and Carver. When the business was just 
taking off, Kenzie was a high school student and took classes towards 
her associate's degree from Northeast Iowa Community College. In May of 
2021, Kenzie graduated with both her high school and college diplomas, 
highlighting her hard-working character that has led to the business' 
success.
  The sweets are made from special Bouillon family recipes. Two fan 
favorites are their cheesecakes and sugar cookies. Cheesecakes are a 
specialty product made by Kenzie, who creates and rotates new flavors 
weekly, including raspberry swirl, sea salt caramel, key lime, and 
more. The bakery produces a wide variety of products, including 
homemade mini cakes, apple cinnamon snickerdoodles, and custom sugar 
cookies. Sweets by Keke also offers lunch specials. The business has 
become the go-to spot for the Chickasaw County community for baked 
goods for holidays, weddings, and events.

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  Sweets by Keke not only serves quality baked goods but also gives 
back to their community. Jenny and her family are consistently 
contributing to local fire departments, schools, and more. Every 
spring, the family works with local schools through the National Honor 
Society to provide prizes and sweet treats for their annual proms. 
Sweets by Keke also donates and provides baked goods year-round for 
local events supporting army veterans, a cause that is very near and 
dear to the family. Sweets by Keke is also a member of the New Hampton 
Chamber of Commerce.
  Through their sweet offerings and dedication to the community, Sweets 
by Keke has become a standout business in New Hampton, IA. This year, 
Sweets by Keke looks forward to celebrating its fourth anniversary in 
Iowa. I want to congratulate Jenny and Kenzie Bouillion and the entire 
Bouillion family for their hard work and dedication to providing 
exceptional services to families across Iowa and beyond. I look forward 
to seeing their continued growth and success.

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