Jones County Business Named as Senator Ernst’s ‘Small Business of Week’

A Jones County business has been named U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s ‘Small Business of the Week’.

Boomerang Corporation of Jones County, headquartered in Anamosa, was chosen for the honor.

In 1998, Bryce Ricklefs opened Ricklefs Excavating to support construction projects in the Anamosa community. As time went on, he began seeking larger grading and excavation opportunities. He expanded to include wastewater management, roadwork, and large-scale infrastructure projects. In 2017, Bryce rebranded to Boomerang Corporation and continues to plan, design, and oversee projects across Eastern Iowa. They use trenchless technology to replace pipes with minimal destruction. Boomerang Corporation has grown to employ 200 community members and looks forward to celebrating its 27th anniversary in Iowa this September.

Chair Ernst, Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties throughout the 119th Congress.