Blue Bunny product reaches top 8 in Coolest Things Made in Iowa competition
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry said Wells Enterprises in Le Mars is one of the few that made the latest cut.
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The company is gaining recognition for their 'Blue Bunny Mini Swirl Novelties.'
Over the past week, more than 31,000 votes had been cast to see which products move forward in the competition. Voting for this round ends on May 21.
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