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Original Saw Company in Britt shows Ernst small-town entrepreneurial spirit

ROB HILLESLAND Summit-Tribune
Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023 Updated Feb 21, 2024
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Saw builder Jim Nielsen, a 10-year-employee and Allen Eden visit with Joni Ernst..JPG

Saw builder Jim Nielsen and Allen Eden visit with Joni Ernst during her January 2023 visit.

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Rocky the cat was a center of attention in the motor winding area during Joni Ernst's visit to Original Saw Company.

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Joni Ernst learns about flip stops and fixed stops at Original Saw Company in Britt.

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Senator Joni Ernst is shown at left with Britt Police Officer Ben Mehmen, Sergeant Lara Cram, and Police Chief Mark Anderson at Original Saw Company.

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Delaney and Allen Eden share a laugh with Joni Ernst staffers..JPG

Delaney and Allen Eden share a laugh with Joni Ernst staffers on Jan. 10, 2023.

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From left, in front, Laurie Eden, Delaney Eden (behind Laurie), Jennifer Eden, Joni Ernst, and Allen Eden are shown at Original Saw Company in Britt in January 2023.

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Gary Zeitler, Joni Ernst, Allen Eden, and Laurie Eden are shown with the "original" Original Saw Company sign.

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Joni Ernst shares a laugh with Eric Koele, who works in shipping and receiving.

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U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst receives instruction from Riley Eden at Original Saw Company.

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U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said she saw something special at the Original Saw Company family-owned and operated business in Britt during her visit there Jan. 10.

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Rob Hillesland is community editor for the Summit-Tribune. He can be reached at 641-421-0534, or by email at rob.hillesland@globegazette.com.

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