BEST OF STORY COUNTY AWARD WINNERS
JULY 1, 2018
Publication of the Ames Tribune
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS AND RESIDENTS OF STORY COUNTY FOR VOTING WILSON TOYOTA BEST OF STORY COUNTY NEW CAR DEALER 12 YEARS IN A ROW!
• NEW CAR DEALER • USED CAR DEALER
Wilson Toyota wishes to thank all our employees who daily give their best efforts to care for our customers. We also thank our valued customers who appreciate and recognize our efforts to treat them as we do family.
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CLOTHING
Children’s Clothing
Winner
Duck Worth Wearing 232 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4901 duckworthwearing.com Runner-Up: Kohl’s
Consignment Clothing Store
Winner
Miss Meyer’s Clothing Consignment 432 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 598-4471 missmeyersconsignment.com Runner-Up: Duck Worth Wearing
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ISU Apparel
ISU Bookstore 2229 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-5684 isubookstore.com Runner-Up: Cy’s Locker Room
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Men’s Clothing
Moorman Clothiers 226 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3261 moormanclothiers.com Runner-Up: JcPenney
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Shoe Store
Emerhoff ’s Footwear 215 Main St
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3473 emerhoffsfootwear.com Runner-Up: Shoe Carnival
Women’s Clothing
Winner
TJ Maxx 2701 Grand Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2307 tjmaxx.tjx.com Runner-Up: Miss Meyer’s Clothing Consignment
Winner
Pyle & Associates, P.C. 707 5th St #201 Ames, IA 50010
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Architect
Haila Architecture 413 Kellogg Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 292-0007 haila-asp.com Runner-Up: Roseland, Mackey, Harris Architects
DAILY LIVING Accountant
(515) 232-2505 pyleandassoc.com Runner-Up: Weber Accounting Service
Attorney / Law Firm
Winner
Hastings, Gartin & Boettger LLP 409 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2501
Winner of Best Dermatologist, Family Physician, Hearing Center, OB/GYN, Optometrist/ Ophthalmologist, and Pediatrician
1215 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY amesattorneys.co Runner-Up: Newbrough Law Firm
Winner
Bank
First National Bank 405 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5561 2406 Grand Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2400
Commercial Cleaning Company
Winner
LogiClean 1201 Airport Rd #106 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3588 gologiclean.com Runner-Up: CJ Cleaning Services
Winner
3334 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-6157 fnb247.com Runner-Up: US Bank
Credit Union
Greater Iowa Credit Union 2623 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (800) 296-9064 801 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (800) 296-9064
Winner of Best Day Care and Best Boss-Sara Hillebrand
LilyPad Learning Center 600 E 1st St Huxley, IA
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110 Airport Rd Ames, IA 50010 (800) 296-9064 greateriowacu.org Runner-Up: Community Choice Credit Union
Customer Service
Winner
Fareway Meat & Grocery 619 Burnett Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3543 3619 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3851 1505 S B Ave Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 382-2875 911 US-69 Huxley, IA 50124
(515) 597-3663 fareway.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee
Winner
Dry Cleaner
Mayfair Cleaners 508 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2952 mayfaircleanersames.com Runner-Up: Grand Cleaners
Employment Agency
Winner
Manpower Employment 1103 Buckeye Ave #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2340 manpower.com Runner-Up: Express Employment Professionals
Winner of Best Place to Worship
Bethesda Lutheran Church 1517 Northwestern Ave Ames, IA
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Financial Planner
Insurance Agent/Agency
Kennel
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First Point Wealth Management 405 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 663-3037 firstpointwm.com Runner-Up: Marrs Wealth Management LLC
Mark Doyle - State Farm 2701 Stange Rd #110 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8090 markdoyleinsurance.com Runner-Up: Joe Leto - COUNTRY Financial
Ames Pet Resort 2811 Hyatt Cir Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5332 amespetresort.com Runner-Up: Doggie Dude Ranch
Winner
Funeral Home
Adams Funeral Home 502 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515 232-5121 adamssoderstrum.com Runner-Up: Grandon Funeral & Cremation Care
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Internet Provider
Winner
Mediacom 225 S Dayton Ave Ames, IA 50010 (800) 332-0245 mediacomcable.com Runner-Up: Century Link
Winner
Laundromat
Squeaky Clean Landromat 517 Lincoln Way #102 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2274 www.facebook.com/squeakycleancoinlaundry/ Runner-Up: Lincoln Way Laundromat
Loan Officer (name & business)
Winner
Jason and Jayme Kupka - The Kupka Mortgage Team / Inlanta Mortgage 1103 Buckeye Ave #103 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 598-5626 kupkateam.com Runner-Up: Melissa Campbell -Greater Iowa Credit Union
Mortgage Lender (business)
Winner
First National Bank 405 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5561
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY 2406 Grand Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2400
Winner
3334 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-6157 fnb247.com Runner-Up: Greater Iowa Credit Union
Winner
Pet Groomer
Ames Pet Resort 2811 Hyatt Cir Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5332 amespetresort.com Runner-Up: Top Paw Grooming Spa
Photographer
d&orfs Photography 508 Beedle Dr Ames , IA 50014 (515) 231-8677 destriandorf.com Runner-Up: McClanahan Studio
Property Management Company
Winner
Hunziker Property Management 105 S 16th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4440 hunziker.com Runner-Up: Professional Property Management
Winner of Best Auto Dealer Service Department and Auto Sales Person
Ames Ford Lincoln Corner of Hwy 30 & Duff Ave. Ames, IA
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Real Estate Agent/Team
Winner
Gale and Ryan Gehling - Keller Williams 517 Grand Ave #102 Ames , IA 50010 (515) 460-7253 ameskw.com Runner-Up: Brandin Nelson Real Estate Team- Century 21
Real Estate Company
Winner
Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS 105 S 16th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4440 hunziker.com Runner-Up: Friedrich Iowa Realty
Retirement Planner
Winner
TIAA Financial Services 2713 Stange Rd #105 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 268-8600 tiaa.org Runner-Up: Marrs Wealth Management LLC
Senior Living Community
Winner
Northcrest Community 1801 20th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6760 northcrestcommunity.org Runner-Up: Green Hills Retirement Community
Winner of Best Electrician
Nelson Electric 239 S Bell Ave Ames, IA
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DINING All-Around Restaurant
Winner
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: Hickory Park
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Atmosphere
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: Wallaby’s Bar and Grille
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Winner
Carry Out
Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co. 129 Main St #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1627 greatplainspizza.com Runner-Up: Hickory Park
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Delivery
Pizza Pit Extreme 207 Welch Ave #201 Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-6600 pizzapit.biz Runner-Up: Jimmy John’s
Grab Lunch During Work
Winner
El Azteca 1520 S Dayton Pl Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0116 2727 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9494 www.elaztecaames.com Runner-Up: Panera Bread
Host Work Outing/ Function
Winner
Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 www.hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: Aunt Maudes
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Local Secret
The Grove Cafe 124 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-9784 www.grovecafe.com Runner-Up: Dinners by Dawn
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Mexican
El Azteca 1520 S Dayton Pl Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0116 2727 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9494 elaztecaames.com Runner-Up: Los Altos
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FOOD
New Restaurant (opened in last 12 months)
Winner
Provisions Lot F 2400 N Loop Dr Ames , IA 50010 (515) 598-1783 provisionsames.com Runner-Up: The Boulder Tap House
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Servers
El Azteca 1520 S Dayton Pl Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0116 2727 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9494 elaztecaames.com Runner-Up: Hickory Park
Winner
Appetizers
Wallaby’s Bar and Grille 2733 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-1167 wallabysbarandgrille.com Runner-Up: Dublin Bay
Winner
Asian
The Spice 402 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0200 thespiceames.com Runner-Up: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
BEST OF STORY COUNTY
Winner
Bagels
Panera Bread 309 S Duff Ames, IA 50010 (515) 956-4580 panerabread.com Runner-Up: Arcadia Restaurant + Bar
Winner
Bakery
Dutch Oven Bakery 219 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-9244 dutchovenbakeryiowa.com Runner-Up: The Cafe
Winner
BBQ
1404 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: Jethro’s BBQ
Winner
Breakfast
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: The Grove Cafe
Winner
Buffet
Pizza Ranch 1404 Boston Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1999
Hickory Park
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY 1513 Broad St Story City, IA 50248 (515) 733-4111 pizzaranch.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee
Winner
Burger
Brick City Grill 2704 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 268-4224 brick-city-grill.com Runner-Up: B-Bop’s
Winner
Burrito
El Azteca 1520 S Dayton Pl Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0116
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9494 www.elaztecaames.com Runner-Up: Fighting Burrito
Winner
Caterer
Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: The Cafe
Chicken Wings
Winner
Buffalo Wild Wings 400 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-9464 www.buffalowildwings.com Runner-Up: Wing Stop
2727 Stange Rd
Winner
Chinese
The Mandarin 415 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5300 mandarinofames.com Runner-Up: House of Chen
Winner
Deli
Downtown Deli 328 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3626 amesdowntown.org/downtown-deli Runner-Up: West Side Deli
Winner
Dessert
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: Provisions Lot F
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Doughnuts
Dutch Oven Bakery 219 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-9244 dutchovenbakeryiowa.com Runner-Up: Casey’s General Store
Winner
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A 230 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2599 chick-fil-a.com Runner-Up: B-Bop’s
Winner of Best Hair & Tanning Salon
Winner of Best Golf Course
Bella Hair Salon
Ames Golf & Country Club
2714 Aspen Rd #102 Ames , IA
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Fast Food Mexican
Winner
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El Azteca 1520 S Dayton Pl Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0116
Pizza Ranch 1404 Boston Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1999
2727 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9494 elaztecaames.com Runner-Up: Taco Time
1513 Broad St Story City, IA 50248 (515) 733-4111 pizzaranch.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee
Food Truck/Cart
Winner
Fried Chicken
Rico’s Tacos 624 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 975-9825 m.facebook.com/ricostacoames Runner-Up: Carlos Quesadilla
Winner
Fries
Chick-fil-A 230 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2599 www.chick-fil-a.com Runner-Up: B-Bop’s
Winner
Ice Cream
229 Main St Ames , IA 50010 (515) 956-3556 cafe-diem.com Runner-Up: Burgie’s Espresso Cafe
Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: Dairy Queen
Winner
Italian
Winner
Ge-Angelo’s 823 Wheeler St #9 Ames , IA 50010 (515) 233-0959 geangelos.com Runner-Up: Plus 39 Restaurant
Local Coffee Shop
Winner
Cafe Diem
Pizza
Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co. 129 Main St #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1627 greatplainspizza.com Runner-Up: Jeff ’s Pizza Shop
Winner
Ribs
Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com
Winner of Best Residential Cleaning
Winner of Best Home Improvement/Remodeler
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Geisinger Construction Inc.
114 Washington Ave Ames, IA
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY Runner-Up: Jethro’s BBQ
Winner
Seafood
Red Lobster 1100 Buckeye Dr Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-2922 redlobster.com Runner-Up: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
Winner
Steakhouse
Texas Roadhouse 519 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-7427 texasroadhouse.com Runner-Up: Aunt Maudes
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Winner
Subs
Downtown Deli 328 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3626 amesdowntown.org/downtown-deli Runner-Up: Jimmy John’s
Winner
Sushi
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse 1614 S Kellogg Ave #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8383 fujiames.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee
HEALTH & BEAUTY Assisted Living
Winner
Green Hills Retirement Community 2205 Green Hills Dr Ames, IA 50014 (515) 357-5000 greenhillsrc.com Runner-Up: Northridge Village
Winner
Chiropractor
Rebarcak Chiropractic Pain Relief Center 205 Clark Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2263 painreliefiowa.com Runner-Up: Back In Action
Chiropractic
Winner
Day Spa
Finesse Spa Salon 2716 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 268-4643 finessespasalon.com Runner-Up: My Salon
Winner
Dentist
Consamus & Hampton Dental Clinic 3324 Orion Dr #1 Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-2007 consamusandhamptondds.com Runner-Up: Dentistry at Somerset
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Winner
Dermatologist
Dr. Anne Snider, MD - McFarland Clinic 1215 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-4400 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Kathy Cook Skin Solutions
Family Physician
Winner
Dr. Michael Bird, MD - McFarland Clinic 1215 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-4400 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Todd Berryhill, MD - McFarland Clinic
Winner
Hair Salon
Bella Hair Salon 2714 Aspen Rd #102 Ames , IA 50010 (515) 292-7000 vagaro.com/bellahairsalon41 Runner-Up: Valor and Violet
Winner
Hair Stylist
Joshua Duchene - Valor and Violet 310 Main St Ames , IA 50010 (515) 233-2323 valorandviolet.com Runner-Up: Michelle Golden Bella Hair Salon
Hearing Center
Winner
McFarland Audiology 1215 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-4421 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Hearing Unlimited
Winner
Hospital
Mary Greeley Medical Center 1111 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-2011 mgmc.org Runner-Up: Story County Medical Center
515 Grand Ave #202 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-2650 athomecareco.com Runner-Up: Green Hills Care at Home
Winner
Manicure
Nikki Nails 3714 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-2220 823 Wheeler St #2 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 663-9767 nikkinails.net Runner-Up: Pro Nails
In Home Care Company
Winner
At Home Care Company
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Winner
Massage
Massage Heights 637 Lincoln Way #103 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-7359 massageheights.com Runner-Up: Ames Fitness Center
Winner
Men’s Haircut
Troy’s Barbershop 2801 West St Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-3131 amesbarber.com Runner-Up: Bella Hair Salon
Winner
OB/GYN
Dr. Jay Swanson, DO - McFarland Clinic
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1015 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-4414 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Joyce Lines Doran Clinic for Women
Optometrist/Opthamologist
Winner
Dr. Nicolas Hamouche, MD McFarland Clinic 1128 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-4460 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Louis Scallon Wolfe Eye Clinic
Winner
Orthodontist
Dr. Thomas Stark, DDS - Stark Smiles 1212 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2255 starksmiles.com Runner-Up: Dr. Waas - Ames Orthodontics
Pediatric Dentist
Winner
Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry 301 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0994 ameskidsdentist.com Runner-Up: Ames Pediatric Dental
Winner
Pediatrician
Dr. John Paschen, MD - McFarland Clinic 1215 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-4404 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Bradley Nau - McFarland Clinic
Winner
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy 3800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-5580 640 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1961
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500 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-9855 1215 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-7315 hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy Runner-Up: Walgreens
Tanning Salon
Winner
Bella Hair Salon 2714 Aspen Rd #102 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-7000 vagaro.com/bellahairsalon41 Runner-Up: Sun Tan City
Winner
Tattoo Parlor
Heroic Ink 409 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-0033 heroictattoo.com Runner-Up: Asylum
Winner
Veterinarian
Somerset Veterinary 2721 Stange Rd #108 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0400 somersetvethospital.com Runner-Up: Companion Animal Clinic
Winner
Vision Store
Pearle Vision 2634 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5627 pearlevision.com
Winner of Best Movie Theater
Runner-Up: Ames Vision Center
HOME CARE
Concrete Contractor
Winner
Appliance Service/Repair
Winner
Ken’s Appliance & Services 230 Washington Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1838 kenhoweappliance.net Runner-Up: Greg’s Appliance Service
Ames Concrete Contractors 1912 E Lincoln Way Ames , IA 50010 (515) 233-1285 amesconcrete.com Runner-Up: Hoffman Construction
Drain Cleaning Company
Winner
Carpet Cleaning
Winner
BEST OF STORY COUNTY & Restoration
Steamway Craftsmen Cleaning Services 1602 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8938 steam-waycleaning.com Runner-Up: Pioneer Cleaning
Draintech 2825 Wakefield Cir Ames , IA 50010 (515) 233-3700 drain.tech Runner-Up: Clouser Plumbing
Winner of of Best Winner Real BestEstate Tree Company Service
(515) 441-2988 North Grand Cinema 2801 Grand Ave Ste 1300 Ames, IA
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Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS Weiss Service, 105Tree S. 16th Street Inc. Ames, IA IA Ames,
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Winner
Electrician
Nelson Electric 239 S Bell Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2445 nelsonelectric.biz Runner-Up: Jaspering Electric
Flooring Store
Winner
Alfred’s Carpet & Decorating 128 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1306 alfredscarpet.com Runner-Up: Carpet One & Home
Winner
Greenhouse
Holub Garden & Greenhouses
22085 580th Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4769 holubgreenhouses.com Runner-Up: Earl May
Winner
Gutters
TMJ Construction Services 2230 229th Pl Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1493 tmjconstructionservices.com Runner-Up: Waddle Exteriors
Hardware Store
Winner
O’Donnell Ace Hardware 615 24th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1791 acehardware.com Runner-Up: Lowes
Winner of Best Car Wash
Wild Water Car Wash & Pet Wash 204 Clark Ave Ames, IA
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Hauling & Disposal Company
Winner
Chitty Garbage Service, Inc. 67 N Ave Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 382-3808 chittygarbage.com Runner-Up: Iowa Home Consulting
Heating & A/C Company
Winner
Converse Conditioned Air 3116 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515)233-9812 ccahvac.com Runner-Up: C and K Heating, AC, Geothermal & Plumbing
Winner
Home Builder
Hanson Homes, Inc. 2615 Northridge Parkway #102 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-3479 hansonhomesinc.com Runner-Up: HCS Builders
Home Impr/Remodeler
Winner
Geisinger Construction, Inc. 2202 229th Pl Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-8951 construction.com Runner-Up: Iowa Home Consulting
Winner of Best Veterinarian
Somerset Veterinary Clinic 2721 Stange Rd, #108 Ames, IA
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Home Inspection Service
Winner
Story County Home Inspections P.O. Box 2381 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 779-6724 storycountyhomeinspections.com Runner-Up: Five Star Home Inspection
Winner
Lawn Irrigator/ Lawn Irrigation Install.
Winner
Central Landscape 400 SE 16th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4414 centrallandscape.biz Runner-Up: Iowa Irrigation
Landscaper
Country Landscapes, Inc. 56985 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (800) 794-9795 countrylandscapes.com Runner-Up: Dan’s Custom Landscapes
Winner
Lawn Service
Pitts Lawn & Tree Service 3714 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 661-0753 pittslawnandtreeservice.com Runner-Up: Hawcott Lawn Service
Winner
Pest Control
Preferred Pest Management 1606 Amherst Dr Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-8989 preferredpestmgmt.com Runner-Up: JM Lawn & Landscape
Winner
Plumber
Draintech 2825 Wakefield Cir Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3700 drain.tech Runner-Up: Clouser Plumbing
Radon Services
Winner
Converse Conditioned Air 3116 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010
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(515) 233-9812 ccahvac.com Runner-Up: Rathert Radon Services
Residential Cleaning
Winner
phClean 114 Washington Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8029 phclean.net Runner-Up: Jones Cleaning and Remodeling Services
Roofing Company
Winner
TMJ Construction Services 2230 229th Pl Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1493 tmjconstructionservices.com
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Sanitation Company
Winner
Chitty Garbage Service, Inc. 67 N Ave Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 382-3808 chittygarbage.com Runner-Up: Arends Sanitation
Winner
Self Storage
Farner Storage 1201 Airport Rd Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-6605 farnerstorage.com Runner-Up: Ames West Side Storage
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Winner
Tree Service
Weiss Tree Service 60953 190th St Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 441-2988 weisstreeservice.com Runner-Up: Pitts Lawn & Tree Service
KIDS & EDUCATION Winner
Dance Studio
Robert Thomas Dancenter 134 Dotson Dr Ames , IA 50014 (515) 292-4602 319 17th St Ames , IA 50010 (515) 233-0826 rtdance.com/
Runner-Up: Beth Clarke and Nicole Romey Dance Studio
Winner
Day Care
LilyPad Learning Center 600 E 1st St Huxley, IA 50124 (515) 597-5437 lilypadlearningcenter.com Runner-Up: University Community Childcare
Gymnastics Studio
Winner
SUCCESS Gymnastics 2316 230th St #303 Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-2121 successgymnastics.net Runner-Up: Cardinal Gymnastics
Kid Friendly/Family Place
Winner
Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-5646 amespubliclibrary.org Runner-Up: Perfect Games
Kids Toy Store
Winner
The Pumpkin Patch 302 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6398 thepumpkinpatchames.com Runner-Up: Duck Worth Wearing
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Place to have a birthday party
Winner
Perfect Games 1320 Dickinson Ave Ames, IA 50014 (515) 598-2695 perfectgamesinc.com Runner-Up: SUCCESS Gymnastics
Winner
Pre-school
St. Paul’s Lutheran Preschool 610 15th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-1914 saintpaulames.org/preschool Runner-Up: LilyPad Learning Center
PEOPLE & PLACES Boss/Manager
Winner
Sara Hillebrand - LilyPad Learning Center 600 E 1st St Huxley, IA 50124 (515) 597-5437 lilypadlearningcenter.com Runner-Up: Morgan - Bella Hair Salon
Community Presence
Winner
Northcrest Community 1801 20th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6760 northcrestcommunity.org Runner-Up: The Ames Tribune
BEST OF STORY COUNTY
Winner
Hotel
Gateway Hotel & Conference Center 2100 Green Hills Dr Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-8600 gatewayames.com Runner-Up: Hampton Inn & Suites
Innovative Workplace
Winner
Workiva 2900 University Blvd Ames, IA 50010 (888) 275-3125 workiva.com Runner-Up: Iowa State University
Live Entertainment Venue
Winner
Stephens Auditorium
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Scheman Bldg, 1805 Center Dr #102 Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-3347 center.iastate.edu Runner-Up: ACTORS, Inc.
Winner
Local Event
Ames Main Street Farmers Market 304 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 520-0702 amesmainstreetfarmersmarket.com Runner-Up: Art Walk
Winner
Movie Theater
North Grand Cinema 2801 Grand Ave Ste 1300 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 715-1788 northgrandcinema.com
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY Runner-Up: Cinemark Movies 12
Winner
Non Profit
OVERFLOW Thrift Store 202 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 290-0732 overflowthriftstore.org Runner-Up: Lutheran Services of Iowa
Place to Work
Winner
Iowa State University Ames, IA 50014 (515) 294-7612 iastatejobs.com Runner-Up: Northcrest Community
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Place to Worship
Winner
Bethesda Lutheran Church 1517 Northwestern Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2656 bethesdanet.org Runner-Up: Cornerstone Church
Wedding Venue
Winner
Reiman Gardens 1407 S University Blvd Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-2710 reimangardens.com Runner-Up: Prairie Moon Winery
Cell Phone Store
Winner
Verizon 2801 Grand Ave #1190 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8545 verizonwireless.com Runner-Up: US Cellular
Consignment Store (non-clothing)
Winner
Duck Worth Wearing 232 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4901 duckworthwearing.com Runner-Up: Consignment Gallery
Convenience Store
Winner
Casey’s General Store 428 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2958 3020 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5237 3612 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4055 caseys.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee Gas
Discount Store
Winner
Target 320 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 663-9500
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY target.com Runner-Up: Dollar Tree
Winner
Grocery Store
Fareway Meat & Grocery Florist 619 Burnett Ave Ames, IA 50010 Winner Everts Flowers Home and Gifts (515) 232-3543 329 Main St 3619 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5634 (515) 233-3851 evertsflowers.com Runner-Up: Coe’s Floral and Gifts 1505 S B Ave Nevada, IA 50201 Gift Shop (515) 382-2875
Winner
Worldly Goods 223 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4568 worldlygoods.org Runner-Up: Everts Flowers Home and Gifts
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Huxley, IA 50124 (515) 597-3663 www.fareway.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee
Health Food Store
Winner
Wheatsfield Co-op 413 Northwestern Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4094 wheatsfield.coop Runner-Up: Fresh Thyme
Winner
Jewelry Store
Ames Silversmithing 220 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0080 amessilversmithing.com Runner-Up: Riddle’s Jewelry
Locally Owned Store
Winner
Ames Silversmithing 220 Main St
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0080 amessilversmithing.com Runner-Up: Cook’s Emporium
Mattress Store
Winner
Lebeda Mattress Factory 235 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 663-0640 lebeda.com Runner-Up: Midwest Mattress
Pet Supply Store
Winner
Treats on a Leash 216 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4592 treatsonaleash.com Runner-Up: Brekke’s Town
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SPIRITS
& Country Store
Print/Copy Center
Winner
Winner
Alpha Copies 512 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5556
Dublin Bay 320 S 16th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 956-3580 dublinbayames.com Runner-Up: Brick City Grill
3615 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-3121 alphacopies.com Runner-Up: Copyworks
Winner
Quilting/Sewing Store
Winner
Bar & Grill
Hobby Lobby 620 Lincoln Way Ste Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3500 hobbylobby.com Runner-Up: Quilting Connection
Bar / Pub
Mucky Duck Pub 3100 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8888 themuckyduckpub.com Runner-Up: Wallaby’s Bar and Grille
Winner
Beer Selection
Cyclone Liquors 626 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2327 cycloneliquors.com Runner-Up: The Boulder Tap House
Winner
Happy Hour
Della Viti 323 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0241 dellavitiames.com Runner-Up: Brick City Grill
Winner
Liquor Store
Cyclone Liquors 626 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2327 cycloneliquors.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
Local Brewery
Winner
Alluvial Brewing Company 3715 West 190th St Ames, IA 50014 (515) 337-1182 alluvialbrewing.com Runner-Up: Torrent Brewing Company
Winner
Sports Bar
Wallaby’s Bar and Grille 2733 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-1167 wallabysbarandgrille.com
Winner of Best Innovative Workplace
Workiva 2900 University Blvd Ames, IA 50010
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY Runner-Up: Brick City Grill
Wine Selection
Winner
Della Viti 323 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0241 dellavitiames.com Runner-Up: Cyclone Liquors
SPORTS & FITNESS Winner
Bike Store
Skunk River Cycles 308 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0322 skunkrivercycles.com Runner-Up: Bike World
Fitness Center/Gym
Winner
Ames Fitness Center 2622 Stange Rd, Ste 101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-4741 3600 University Blvd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1911 4700 Mortensen Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1911 www.amesracfit.com Runner-Up: Anytime Fitness
Fitness Classes
Winner
Ames Fitness Center 2622 Stange Rd, Ste 101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-4741
3600 University Blvd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1911 4700 Mortensen Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1911 amesracfit.com Runner-Up: Ames Park and Rec
Winner
Golf Course
Ames Golf and Country Club 5752 George Washington Carver Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-8334 amesgolfcc.com Runner-Up: Veenker Golf Course
Sporting Goods Store
Winner
JAX Outdoor Gear 4723 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-2276 jaxmercantile.com Runner-Up: Target
Yoga Studio/Class
Winner
Ignite Yoga 2707 Stange Rd #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9600 igniteyoga.com Runner-Up: Ames Fitness Center
VEHICLES Auto Body/Collision
Winner
Shaffer’s Auto Body 1712 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-7193 shafferautobody.com
Winner of Best New & Used Car Dealer
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Auto Dealer Service Department
Winner
Ames Ford Lincoln Corner of Hwy 30 & Duff Ave. Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-1913 amesford.com Runner-Up: Wilson Toyota
Auto Glass Repair
Winner
All Star Auto Glass 821 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2886 allstarautoglass.net Runner-Up: Safelite Auto Glass
Winner
Auto Parts
Arnold Motor Supply 120 S Walnut St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2520 arnoldmotorsupply.com Runner-Up: Carney’s Auto Salvage
Winner
Auto Repair: Independent
Hansen’s Sinclair 105 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8660 hansenssinclair.com Runner-Up: Wheelock’s Service
Winner of Best Dentist
Consamus & Hamption Dental Clinic 3324 Orion Dr # 1 Ames, IA
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Auto Sales Person (name & dealership)
Winner
Hans Halbur - Ames Ford Lincoln Corner of Hwy 30 & Duff Ave. Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-1913 amesford.com Runner-Up: Travis Reinhart - Wilson Toyota
Winner
Car Wash
Wild Water Car Wash & Pet Wash 204 Clark Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3207 wildwatercarwash.com Runner-Up: Sudsational Car Wash
Motorcycle Dealer
Winner
Zylstra Harley Davidson 1930 E 13th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6223 ameszylstrahd.com Runner-Up: Fenders Cycle of Ames
New Car Dealer
Winner
Wilson Toyota 2212 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4081 wilsonofames.com Runner-Up: Ames Ford Lincoln
Winner of Best Roofing Company and Best Gutters
TMJ Construction Services 2230 229th Pl Ames, IA
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Winner
Oil Change
LOF-Xpress 520 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5639 lof-xpress.com Runner-Up: Wilson Toyota
Winner
RV Dealer
Twin Anchors 68054 US Hwy 30
Colo, IA 50056 (641) 377-2244 twinanchorsrv.com Runner-Up: Easy Camping RV
Winner
Tire Center
Trickles Tires & Automotive 120 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3743 tricklestireandauto.com Runner-Up: Sam’s Club
Towing Company
Winner
Central Iowa Towing & Recovery 2019 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 290-4188 centraliatowing.com Runner-Up: Butch’s An Elmquist Towing Co.
Used Car Dealer
Winner
Wilson Toyota 2212 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4081 wilsonofames.com Runner-Up: Ames Ford Lincoln
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