Kate Hargens, the founder of The Bakery on Broadway in Audubon County, has been named Small Business of the Week by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee. The bakery is known for its delicious baked goods and custom cakes, as well as for bringing a taste of the West Coast to Audubon.
Since its establishment in 2020, The Bakery on Broadway has been hosting events like “What’s Happening in Audubon” forums and “Art on Broadway” exhibitions to support local artists. Kate Hargens, who has a background as a food scientist and licensed at-home baker, has been actively involved in the community. She served as president of the Children’s Nest Childcare Center and was part of the fundraising committee for the Audubon Rec Center. In recognition of her dedication, the Audubon Chamber of Commerce named her the 2016 Citizen of the Year.
Ranking Member Ernst plans to highlight a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties throughout her term in Congress. She said that she is committed to supporting small businesses across Iowa and recognizing their contributions to their communities.