Mescher’s Clothing hosts award presentation for Small Business of the Week
Yesterday, Mescher’s Clothing on Central Avenue in Le Mars hosted an award presentation for the Small Business of the Week award presented by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst.
Back in February, Senator Ernst recognized the Mescher family’s retail clothing businesses in Plymouth County as her Small Business of the Week. Ernst recognizes the work done by local small businesses in Iowa as part of her duties as the Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee. The Mescher family also received a certificate and will have their recognition entered directly into the official Congressional Record of the United States Senate.
Ernst stated, “It’s clear the Meschers and their businesses are woven into the fabric of the Plymouth County community. From providing the perfect place to shop ‘til you drop at Sugar-N-Spice and expanding through Lily Zita to suiting folks up for success at Mescher’s Clothing and steadfastly supporting events in downtown Le Mars, there is no shortage of material that makes the Meschers qualified to receive my Small Business of the Week award.”
The successful group of clothing shops started in 2013 when Jill Mescher founded Sugar-N-Spice in downtown Le Mars. As her children grew up, so did the business ventures. The teen boutique Lily Zita opened in 2021, and Mescher’s Clothing opened in 2024. Jill spoke on the evolution of the stores.
The award presentation had a large turnout, which “means the world” to the Meschers.
The Meschers take pride in giving back to the community by supporting Le Mars events.
