Title: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Sunset Scoops
Date: 2026-03-02
Party: majority
Source: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=AF120E86-5818-467C-B211-24E17BABC7FE

Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Sunset Scoops

March 2, 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: Sunset Scoops of Shelby County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties.

“Sunset Scoops is a sweet spot for folks, offering banana splits, sundaes, root beer floats, and their best-selling ice cream nachos,” said Chair Ernst. “Open past sunset, this family-run small business is adding flavor to downtown Harlan scoop by scoop, giving families and community members a place to enjoy a sweet treat together.”

Founded in April 2025 by Tina and Jeremy Schechinger, Sunset Scoops was created to fulfill Tina’s lifelong dream of owning an ice cream shop. A physician by day and proud “scooperista” by night, Tina envisioned a welcoming place where her children and neighbors could gather after work or a movie. The business also hosts birthday parties and even offers curbside pickup for a cozy night in.

Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award.

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