Winn’s Pizza & Steakhouse and Winn & Sara’s Kitchen were recognized as Small Business of the Week by Chair Joni Ernst on July 27. Ernst said, “Winn’s Pizza & Steakhouse has been an outstanding addition to the Indianola community. For 23 years, the Nguyen family has proudly served Iowans with their signature thin-crust pizzas and hand-cut steaks, building a loyal following through exceptional food and service. The Nguyen family’s dedication to their customers and community embodies the very best of Iowa’s entrepreneurial spirit.”
Founded in 2003 by Winn Nguyen, Winn’s Pizza & Steakhouse has become a fixture in Indianola. In 2015, Nguyen expanded to Norwalk, extending the business’s hospitality and comfort food offerings to more residents. Most recently, Winn & Sara’s Kitchen launched in 2024 and received praise during its first three appearances at the Iowa State Fair.
For over two decades, members of the Nguyen family have operated these businesses while focusing on classic comfort food with what they describe as a creative twist.
Chair Ernst said she will continue recognizing outstanding small businesses across Iowa with her Small Business of the Week award.
The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee supports informed decision-making on national fiscal priorities, offers Congress comprehensive policy options on federal budget components, features Lindsey Graham as chairman and Jeff Merkley as ranking member, contributes to congressional budget processes via resolutions and reconciliation instructions, was established through the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, and provides nonpartisan budgetary analysis through oversight of the Congressional Budget Office, according to its official website.