Royal, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — Six years ago – right ahead of the pandemic – Sarah and Matt Ricke (RICK-ee) bought the old St. Louis Catholic church and made it into an event center called “The Great Hall of Royal”

 

Senator Joni Ernst has named it the small business of the week and will visit today. Sara Ricke says it’s truly a family endeavor.

 

Ricke says business is strong enough to expand.

Ricke tells Northwestiowanow.com they’re even considering a second location. Senator Joni Ernst is scheduled to present the Great Hall of Royal their award on location at 11:30 Friday June 20..

Here NorthwestIowaNow.com Full Interview with Sara Ricke: