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June 19, 2016 An advertising supplement to the Ames Tribune
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY
Auto Body/Collision
Winner
Shaffer’s Auto Body 1712 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-7193 shaffersautobody.com Runner-Up: Wilson Toyota
Auto Dealer Service Department
Winner
Wilson Toyota Scion 2212 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4081 wilsonofamestoyota.com Runner-Up: George White Chevrolet
Auto Glass Repair
Winner
Safelite AutoGlass 816 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (877) 664-8932 safelite.com/stores/ames Runner-Up: All Star Auto Glass
Winner
Auto Parts
O’Reilly Auto Parts 426 South Duff Avenue Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4500 oreillyauto.com Runner-Up: Arnold Motor Supply
Winner
Auto Repair Independent
Trickle’s Tire & Auto 120 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3743 tricklestireandauto.com Runner-Up: Arnold Motor Supply
Auto Sales Person
Winner
Randy Auel at Wilson Toyota Scion 2212 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4081 wilsonofamestoyota.com Runner-Up: Mark Bathie at George White Chevrolet
Winner
Car Wash
Wild Water Car Wash 204 Clark Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3207 wildwatercarwash.com.com Runner-Up: Sudsational Wash
Motorcycle Dealer
Winner
Zylstra Harley-Davidson 1930 E 13th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6223 ameszylstrahd.com Runner-Up: Adam’s Cycles
Motorcycle Repair
Winner
Zylstra Harley-Davidson
Winner of Best Tree Service
Winner of Best Architect
(515) 441-2988 Weiss Tree Service, Inc. Ames, IA
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Roseland, Mackey, Harris Architects, PC 1615 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 110 Ames, IA
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY 1930 E 13th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6223 ameszylstrahd.com Runner-Up: Adam’s Cycles
New Car Dealer
Winner
Wilson Toyota Scion 2212 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4081 wilsonofamestoyota.com Runner-Up: George White Chevrolet
Winner
Oil Change
LOF-Xpress 520 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5639
lof-xpress.com Runner-Up: Jiffy Lube
Winner
RV Dealer
Twin Anchors RV Sales and Service Inc. 68054 US-30 Colo, IA 50056 (641) 377-2244 twinanchorsrv.com Runner-Up: Good Life RV
Winner
Tire Center
En-Tire Car Care 118 SE 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-1700 entirecarcare.com Runner-Up: Trickle’s Tire & Auto
Winner of Best Dentist
Consamus and Hamption Dental Clinic 3324 Orion Drive Ames, IA
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Towing Company
Winner
Butch’s Towing & Auto 100 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2555 butchasames.com Runner-Up: Central Iowa Towing & Recovery
Used Car Dealer
Winner
Wilson Toyota Scion 2212 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4081 wilsonofamestoyota.com Runner-Up: George White Chevrolet
Winner
Accountant
D.D. Pyle Complany, P.C. 707 5th St #100 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2505 ddpyle.com Runner-Up: H&R Block
Winner
Architect
Roseland, Mackey, Harris Architects, PC 1615 Golden Aspen Dr., Suite 110 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-6075 rmharchitects.com Runner-Up: RDG Planning
Winner of Best Ice Cream
Dairy Queen
316 Lincoln Way; 3300 North Grand; Hwy 30/Dayton Exit Ames, IA & Story City, IA AMES TRIBUNE
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY
Attorney / Law Firm
Winner
Hastings, Gartin, Boettger LLP 409 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2501 amesattorneys.com Runner-Up: Davis Brown Law Firm LLP
Winner
Bank
First National Bank 405 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5561 fnbames.com 2406 Grand Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2400 fnbames.com
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3334 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-6157 fnbames.com Runner-Up: US Bank
Commercial Cleaning Company
Winner
LogiClean 1201 Airport Rd #106 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3588 gologiclean.com Runner-Up: Kelly’s Cleaning Service
Winner
Credit Union
Greater Iowa Credit Union
801 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6310 greateriowacu.org 2623 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (800) 296-9064 greateriowacu.org 110 Airport Rd Ames, IA 50010 (800) 296-9064 greateriowacu.org Runner-Up: River Valley Credit Union
Customer Service
Winner
Hy-Vee 640 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1961
hy-vee.com 3800 W. Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-5580 hy-vee.com 500 Main St. Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-9855 hy-vee.com Runner-Up: Wallaby’s Bag & Grille
Winner
Dry Cleaner
Mayfair Cleaners 508 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2952 mayfaircleanersames.com Runner-Up: Grand Cleaners
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Winner of Best Heating and A/C Company
Converse Conditioned Air 3116 S. Duff Avenue Ames, IA
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Winner of Roofing and Gutters
TMJ Construction Services 2230 229th Place Ames, IA
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY
Employment Agency
Winner
Manpower 1103 Buckeye Ave #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2340 manpowergroup.us Runner-Up: Heartland Staffing Agency
Financial Planner
Winner
Marrs Wealth Management 313 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-0307 marrswealthmanagement.com Runner-Up: Cross Wealth Manager
Winner
Funeral Home
Adams & Soderstrum Family of Funeral Homes 502 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5121 adamssoderstrum.com Runner-Up: Grandon Funeral Home
Insurance Agent/Agency
Winner
Mark Doyle State Farm Insurance 2701 Stange Rd #110 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8090 markdoyleinsurance.com Runner-Up: Knapp Tedesco
Winner of Best Auto Body/Collision
Shaffer’s Auto Body
1712 East Lincoln Way Ames, IA 10 • JUNE 19, 2016
Internet Provider
Winner
Mediacom 225 S Dayton Ave Ames, IA 50010 (800) 332-0245 mediacomcable.com Runner-Up: Century Link
Winner
Kennel
Ames Pet Resort 2811 Hyatt Cir Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5332 amespetresort.com Runner-Up: Companion Animal Clinic
Winner
Laundromat
Squeaky Clean Coin Laundromat 517 Lincoln Way #102 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2274 Runner-Up: Lincoln Way Laundromat
Loan Officer (name & business)
Winner
Steve Hermann South Story Bank & Trust 2701 Stange Road Ames, IA 50244 (515) 290-3776 southstorybank.com Runner-Up: Sara Lehman First National Bank
Winner of Best Internet Provider
Mediacom
225 South Dayton Road Ames, IA AMES TRIBUNE
BEST OF STORY COUNTY
Mortgage Lender (business)
Winner
First National Bank 405 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5561 fnbames.com 2406 Grand Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2400 fnbames.com 3334 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-6157 fnbames.com Runner-Up: Wells Fargo
Winner
Pet Groomer
Ames Pet Resort 2811 Hyatt Cir Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5332 amespetresort.com Runner-Up: Pepper’s Pawfection
Winner
Photographer
McClanahan Studio 210 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 290-6606 mcclanahanstudio.net Runner-Up: Pete Tekippe Photography
Property Management Company
Winner
Hunziker Property Management 105 S 16th St Ames, IA 50010 AMES TRIBUNE
(515) 233-4440 hunziker.com Runner-Up: Friedrich Properties
Real Estate Agent/Team
Winner
Gale & Ryan Gehling Realtors Keller Williams, Ames 1525 Airport Rd., #102 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 460-0253 galeandryan.com Runner-Up: Tom Randal Real Estate Team
Real Estate Company
Winner
Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS 105 S 16th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4450 hunzikerrealty.com Runner-Up: Friedrich Iowa Realty
Retirement Planner
Winner
Ames Taxi 2006 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 Runner-Up: Cyclone Cab
Winner
Senior Living Community
Winner
Northcrest Community 1801 20th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6760 northcrestcommunity.org Runner-Up: Bethany Life
Travel Agent
Travel & Transport 213 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6640 travelandtransport.com Runner-Up: Sail Aweigh Travel
Assisted Living
Winner
Bethany Life 212 Lafayette Ave Story City, IA 50248 (515) 733-4325 bethanylife.org Runner-Up: Northcrest Community
Winner
Dick Clem 1124 Kinyon Circle P.O. Box 112 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 231-1110 dickcleminc.com Runner-Up: TIAA-CREF
Taxi
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Chiropractor
Rebarcak Chiropractic Pain Relief Center 205 Clark Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2263 painreliefiowa.com Runner-Up:
Day Spa
Finesse Spa Salon 2716 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 268-4643 finessespasalon.com 2520 Chamberlain Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-2203 finessespasalon.com Runner-Up: Serentiy Couture Salon Spa
Winner
Dentist
Consamus & Hampton Dental Clinic 3324 Orion Dr # 1 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2007 consamusandhamptondds.com Runner-Up: Kearney Brannan Glotfelty & Porter
Audiologist
Judy Smith Hearing Unlimited 118 East 13th Street Ames, IA 50010 (515)-233-1367 hearingunlimitedames.com Runner-Up: Melissa Collins McFarland Clinic
Winner
Family Chiropractic & Wellness
Winner
Dermatologist
Dr. Kathy Cook - Skin Solutions 500 Main St Suite 113 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3006 skinsolutionsdermatology.com Runner-Up: Dr. Ann Snider - McFarland Clinic
Family Physician
Winner
Dr. Michael Bird McFarland Clinic 1018 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 663-8621 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. David Carlyle JUNE 19, 2016 • 11
Winner of Best Veterinarian
Winner of Best Place to Work
Somerset Veterinary Clinic
Iowa State University
2721 Stange Road, Suite 108 Ames, IA
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY McFarland Clinic
Winner
Hair Salon
Finesse Spa Salon 2716 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 268-4643 finessespasalon.com
Winner
2520 Chamberlain Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-2203 finessespasalon.com Runner-Up: Tommy’s Salon
Hearing Aid Center
Winner
hearingunlimitedames.com Runner-Up: McFarland Clinic
Hearing Unlimited 118 East 13th Street Ames, IA 50010 (515)-233-1367
Hospital
Mary Greeley Medical Center 1111 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515)239-2011 mgmc.org Runner-Up: Story County Medical
In Home Care Company
Winner
At Home Care 515 N Grand Suite 202 Ames, IA 50010 (515)292-2650 athomecareco.com Runner-Up: Homeward by Mary Greeley
Winner of Best Towing Company
Butch’s Towing & Auto
Lincoln Way & Duff Avenue Ames, IA AMES TRIBUNE
Winner
Manicure
Pro Nails 526 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-1984 pronailsames.com Runner-Up: Nikki Nails
Winner
Massage
Massage Heights 637 Lincoln Way #103 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-7359 massageheights.com Runner-Up: Family Chiropractic & Wellness
Men’s Haircut
Winner
Great Clips 620 Lincoln Way Suite 2 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4611 greatclips.com 725 24th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-6334 greatclips.com Runner-Up: The Groom Room
Winner
OB/GYN
Dr. Joyce Lines, Doran Clinic 1015 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-6970 doranclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Ann Gessner, Doran Clinic
Winner of Best Fitness Center/Gym
Ames Racquet & Fitness Center
2622 Stange Road; 320 South 17th Street; 4700 Mortensen Road Ames, IA JUNE 19, 2016 • 13
Winner of Best Greenhouse
Holub Garden and Greenhouses 22085 580th Avenue Ames, IA
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McFarland Clinic
Winner
Optometrist
Dr. Chad Gidel Wolfe Eye Clinic 2020 Philadelphia St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2450 wolfeeyeclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Dan Koenig McFarland Clinic
Winner
Orthodontist
Dr. Thomas Stark Stark Smiles 1212 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2255 starksmiles.com Runner-Up: Dr. Kim Wass Ames Orthodontics
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Pediatric Dentist
Winner
Dr. Matt Pyfferoen Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry 301 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0994 ameskidsdentist.com Runner-Up: Dr. Debbie Grandgenett, Ames Pediatric Dentistry
Winner
Pediatrician
Dr. Bradley Nau McFarland Clinic 1215 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-4400 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Jill Alexander
Winner
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy 640 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5645 hy-vee.com 1215 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-7315 hy-vee.com 3800 W. Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-8375 hy-vee.com 500 Main St. Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-9858
BEST OF STORY COUNTY hy-vee.com Runner-Up: Walgreens Pharmacy
Tanning Salon
Winner
Sun Tan City 4518 Mortensen Rd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-8388 suntancity.com 809 Wheeler St #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1607 suntancity.com Runner-Up: Sizzlin’ Cabana
Winner
Tattoo Parlor
Heroic Ink 409 Douglas Ave
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Winner of Best New & Used Car Dealer, Best Auto Dealer Service Department and Best Sales Person
Wilson Toyota Scion
2212 South Duff Avenue Ames, IA
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Winner of Best Real Estate Company
Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS 105 S. 16th Street Ames, IA
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY Runner-Up: McFarland Clinic
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-0033 heroictattoo.com Runner-Up: Asylum, Inc
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Veterinarian
Somerset Veterinary Hospital 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
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 Racquet & Fitness Center 320 S 17th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1911 amesracfit.com 2622 Stange Rd #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-4741 amesracfit.com
Winner of Best Plumber and Best Drain Cleaning Company
Draintech
2700 Ford Street Ames, IA 18 • JUNE 19, 2016
4700 Mortensen Rd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 268-8077 amesracfit.com Runner-Up: Anytime Fitness
Winner
Golf Course
Ames Golf & Country Club 5752 G.W. Carver Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8334 amesgolfcc.com Runner-Up: Veenker Golf Course
Golf Supply Store
Winner
Golf USA 1628 S Duff Ave # B Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-4653 golfusa.com Runner-Up: Sports Authority
Sporting Goods Store
Winner
JAX Outdoor Gear, Ames 4723 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-2276 jaxmercantile.com Runner-Up: Sports Authority
Yoga Studio/Class
Winner
Ignite Yoga 2707 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9600 igniteyoga.com Runner-Up: Ames Yoga Center
Winner of Best Dermatologist
Skin Solutions
500 Main St Suite 113 Ames, IA AMES TRIBUNE
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY
Appliance Service/Repair
Winner
Ken’s Appliance 230 Washington Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1838 kenhoweappliance.net Runner-Up: Greg’s Appliance
Carpet Cleaning
Winner
Steamway Craftsmen Cleaning Services 1602 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8938 steam-waycleaning.com Runner-Up: Pioneer Cleaning Services, Inc.
Concrete Contractor
Winner
Stenberg Concrete Contractors 620 Arrasmith Trail Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3889 stenbergconcrete.com Runner-Up: Ames Concrete Contractors
Winner
Electrician
Nelson Electric 239 S Bell Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2445 nelsonelectric.biz Runner-Up: Thompson Electric
Flooring Store
Drain Cleaning Company Winner Alfred’s Carpet & Decorating
Winner
Draintech 2700 Ford St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3700 drain.tech Runner-Up: Roto-Rooter
128 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1306 alfredscarpet.com Runner-Up: Carpet One
Winner
Greenhouse
Holub Garden & Greenhouse
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22085 580th Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4769 holubgreenhouses.com Runner-Up: Country Landscapes
Winner
Gutters
TMJ Construction Services 229th Pl Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1493 tmjconstructionservices.com Runner-Up: Hedrick Construction
Hardware Store
Winner
O’Donnell Ace Hardware 615 24th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1791 odonnellhardware.com Runner-Up:
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY Lowes Home Improvement
Hauling & Disposal Company
Winner
Chitty Garbage Service, Inc. 67 N Ave Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 232-5746 chittygarbage.com Runner-Up: IHC Hauling & Disposal
Heating & A/C Company
Winner
Converse Conditioned Air 3116 S. Duff Avenue Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-9812 ccahvac.com Runner-Up: C and K
Winner
Home Builder
HCS Builders, Inc. 105 S 16th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4450 hcsbuilders.com Runner-Up: Bella Homes
Home Impr/Remodeler
Winner
Geisinger Construction 2202 229th Pl. Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-8951 geisingerconstruction.com Runner-Up: TMJ Construction Services
Home Inspection Service
Winner
Five Star Home Inspection
Winner of Best Car Wash
Wild Water Car Wash 204 Clark Avenue Ames, IA
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1511 Illinois Ave Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-3337 Runner-Up: Story County Home Inspections
Winner
Landscaper
Country Landscapes, Inc. 56985 Lincoln Hwy Ames, IA 50010 (800) 794-9795 countrylandscapes.com Runner-Up: Dan’s Custom Landscapes, Inc.
Lawn Irrigator/ Lawn Irrigation Install.
Winner
Iowa Irrigation Corp. 103 N 5th Ave
Thank You for Voting us Best Insurance Agency..... Again!
Huxley, IA 50124 (515) 597-4062 iowairrigation.com Runner-Up: Risco
Winner
Lawn Service
Dan’s Custom Landscapes, Inc. 546 500th Ave Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-0923 danscustomlandscapes.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: Iowa Wildlife Control
Mark, Melanie, Julie, Allie, and Jim
Mark Doyle, Agent Across from the Clocktower in Somerset 2701 Stange Rd., Ames, IA 50010 www.markdoyleinsurance.com or call 515-232-8090 JUNE 19, 2016 • 21
Winner of Best Audiologist and Hearing Aid Center
Hearing Unlimited 118 East 13th Street Ames, IA
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Winner of Best Buffet and Fried Chicken
Pizza Ranch
1404 Boston Avenue Ames, IA
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY
Winner
Plumber
Draintech 2700 Ford St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3700 drain.tech Runner-Up: Ben Franklin Plumbing
Radon Services
Winner
Rathert Radon Services 431 Whitney Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-2158 rathertconstruction.com Runner-Up: Neighbors Heating & Cooling
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Residential Cleaning
Winner
phClean 114 Washington Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8029 professionalhomeames.com Runner-Up: Kamm’s Cleaning
Roofing Company
Winner
TMJ Construction Services 229th Pl Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1493 tmjconstructionservices.com Runner-Up: Hedrick Construction
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Timothy L. Gartin Andrew J. Boettger Seth D. Dodge
HASTINGS GARTIN & BOETTGER LLP
Thank you Story County for voting us BEST ATTORNEY! 409 Duff Avenue, Ames, Iowa (515) 232-2501 • www.amesattorneys.com
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Sanitation Company
Winner
Chitty Garbage Service, Inc. 67 N Ave Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 232-5746 chittygarbage.com Runner-Up: Arends Sanitation
Winner
Self Storage
Sevde Self Storage 1220 Southern Hills Dr Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6605 sevdestorage.com Runner-Up (TIE) Keeper’s Storage and Gilbert Mini Storage
Winner
Tree Service
Weiss Tree Service Ames, IA 50010 (515) 441-2988 weisstreeservice.com Runner-Up: Dan’s Custom Landscapes
Winner
Dance Studio
Robert Thomas Dancenter 319 S 17th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-0826 rtdance.com Runner-Up: Beth Clark Studio of Dance
Winner
Day Care
Lily Pad Learning Center 620 North US Highway 69 Huxley, IA 50124 (515) 597-5437 lilypadlearningcenter.com AMES TRIBUNE
BEST OF STORY COUNTY Runner-Up: ACPC
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
Perfect Games 1320 Dickinson Ave Ames, IA 50014 (515) 598-2695 perfectgamesinc.com Runner-Up: Ames Public Library
Kids Toy Store
Winner
Pumpkin Patch 302 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6398 thepumpkinpatchames.com Runner-Up: Duck Worth Wearing
We would like to thank our patients for voting us “Best of Story County” the last sixteen years.
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
Lily Pad Learning Center 620 North US Highway 69 Huxley, IA 50124 (515) 597-5437 lilypadlearningcenter.com
Short-term care for pain relief Walk-ins welcome 205 Clark Avenue • 233-2263 • www.painreliefiowa.com JUNE 19, 2016 • 27
Winner of Best Electrician
BEST OF STORY COUNTY Runner-Up: ACPC
Winner
Hotel
Gateway Hotel & Conference Center 2100 Green Hills Dr Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-8600 gatewayames.com Runner-Up: Hilton Garden Inn
Live Entertainment Venue
Winner
Nelson Electric
239 S Bell Avenue Ames, IA
C.Y. Stephens Auditorium 1805 Center Dr Ames, IA 50111 (515) 294-3347 center.iastate.edu Runner-Up: DG’s Tap Phouse
Winner
Local Event
Ames Main Street Farmers Market 304 Main Street Ames, IA 50010 (515) 520-0702 amesmainstreetfarmersmarket.com Runner-Up: 4th of July Parade
Winner
Non Profit
YSS 420 Kellogg Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3141 yss.ames.ia.us
Runner-Up (3 Way Tie)
Food at First, Habitat for Humanity, and Overflow Thrift Store
Place to Work
Winner
100 Enrollment Services Center Ames, IA 50011 (800) 262-3810 iastate.edu Runner-Up: Northcrest Community
Place to Worship
Winner
Cornerstone Church 56829 US-30 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5488 cornerstonelife.com Runner-Up: First United Methodist
Wedding Venue
Winner
Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-2710 reimangardens.com Runner-Up: Prairie Moon Winery
Children’s Clothing
Winner
Duck Worth Wearing 232 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4901 duckworthwearing.com Runner-Up: Target
Consignment Clothing Store
Winner
Duck Worth Wearing 232 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4901 duckworthwearing.com Runner-Up: Miss Meyer’s
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Winner
ISU Apparel
Iowa State University Bookstore 2229 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 294-5684 isubookstore.com Runner-Up: Cy’s Locker Room
Winner
Men’s Clothing
Moorman Clothiers 226 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3261 moormanclothiers.com Runner-Up: JC Penney’s
Winner
Shoe Store
Emerhoff’s Footwear 215 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3473 emerhoffsfootwear.com Runner-Up: Browns Shoe Fit
Women’s Clothing
Winner
Miss Meyer’s 432 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 598-4471 missmeyersconsignment.com Runner-Up: TJ Max
Auction Company
Winner
Lynch Auction Service
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY 2397 220th St Ames, IA 50014 (515) 268-8843 lynchauction.com Runner-Up: Wilson Auction Service
Cell Phone Store
Winner
Verizon Wireless Cell-Only(HenkinSchultz) 2801 Grand Ave, Ste 1190 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8545 Cell-Only.com Runner-Up: US Cellular
Consignment Store (non-clothing)
Winner
Duck Worth Wearing
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232 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4901 duckworthwearing.com Runner-Up: Consignment Gallery
Convenience Store
Winner
Casey’s 428 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2958 caseys.com 3020 S. Duff Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5237 caseys.com 3612 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4055 caseys.com
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Discount Store
Winner
Target 320 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 663-9500 target.com Runner-Up: Dollar Tree
Winner
Winner
Coe’s Floral & Gifts 2619 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-5432 coesfloralandgifts.com Runner-Up: Chocolaterie Stam
Winner
Florist
Coe’s Floral & Gifts 2619 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-5432 coesfloralandgifts.com Runner-Up: Everts Flowers, Home, & Gifts
Gift Shop
Grocery Store
Fareway Stores, Inc. 619 Burnett Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3543 www.fareway.com 2619 Stange Road Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2851 www.fareway.com
1505 S B Ave Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 382-2875 www.fareway.com 911 US-69 Huxley, IA 50124 (515) 597-3663 www.fareway.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee
Winner
Health Food
Wheatsfield Co-op Grocery 413 Northwestern Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4094 wheatsfield.coop Runner-Up: Fareway
Winner
Jewelry Store
Ames Silversmithing 220 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0080 amessilversmithing.com Runner-Up: Riddle’s
Locally Owned Store
Winner
Ames Silversmithing 220 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0080 amessilversmithing.com Runner-Up: Wheatsfield Coop
Winner of Best Senior Living Community
Northcrest Community 1801 20th Street Ames, IA
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Winner of Best Hauling & Disposal Company and Sanitation Company
Chitty Garbage Service, Inc 67 N Avenue Nevada, IA
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Winner of Best Local Event
Ames Main Street Farmers Market Main Street Ames, IA
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Winner of Best Loan Officer
Steve Hermann-South Story Bank 2701 Stange Road Ames, IA
Winner of Best Bike Store
Skunk River
308 Main Street Ames, IA
Thanks for Making Us Smile!
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY
Mattress Store
Winner
Lebeda 235 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 663-0640 lebeda.com Runner-Up: Midwest Mattress
Pet Supply Store
Winner
Petco 205 SE 5th Street Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3012 petco.com Runner-Up: Treats on a Leash
Print/Copy Center
Winner
Alpha Copies
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3615 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-3121 alphacopies.com Runner-Up: Copyworks
Quilting/Sewing Store
Winner
Quilting Connections 238 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3048 iaquilts.com Runner-Up: Hobby Lobby
Winner
Bar & Grill
Wallaby’s Bar & Grille 2733 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-1167 wallabysbarandgrille.com
Runner-Up: Brick City Grill
Winner
Bar / Pub
Mucky Duck 3100 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8888 themuckyduckpub.com Runner-Up: Wallaby’s Bar & Grille
Winner
Beer Selection
Cyclone Liquors 626 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2327 cycloneliquors.com Runner-Up: Old Chicago
Winner
Happy Hour
The Other Place 631 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-9494 theotherplace.com Runner-Up: Wallaby’s Bar & Grille
Local Brewery
Winner
Olde Main 316 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0553 oldemainbrewing.com Runner-Up: Alluvial
Winner
Liquor Store
Cyclone Liquors
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY 626 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2327 cycloneliquors.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
Winner
Sports Bar
Wallaby’s Bar & Grille 2733 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-1167 wallabysbarandgrille.com Runner-Up: The Other Place
Wine Selection
Winner
Della Viti 323 Main St Ames, IA 50010
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(515) 232-0241 dellavitiames.com
thecafeames.com Runner-Up: Aunt Maudes
Runner-Up (3 Way Tie) Aunt Maude’s, Cyclone Liquors, and Plus 39
All-Around Restaurant
Winner
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: Hickory Park
Winner
Atmosphere
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100
Winner
Carry Out
Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: 888 Chinese Restaurant
Winner
Delivery
Jimmy Johns 1310 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4567 jimmyjohns.com
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-7827 jimmyjohns.com 2721 E 13th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-9344 jimmyjohns.com Runner-Up: 888 Chinese Restaurant
Winner
Local Secret
Mucky Duck 3100 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8888 themuckyduckpub.com Runner-Up: The Cafe
2801 Grand Ave
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY
New Restaurant (opened in last 12 months) Winner
Winner
Chick-fil-A 230 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2599 chick-fil-a.com Runner-Up: HuHot Mongolian Grill
Winner
Servers
Wallaby’s Bar & Grille 2733 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-1167 wallabysbarandgrille.com Runner-Up: The Cafe
Asian
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse 1614 S Kellogg Ave #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8383 fujiames.com Runner-Up: The Spice
Winner
Bagels
Bruegger’s Bagels 539 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 663-2002 brueggers.com Runner-Up: Panera
Winner
Bakery
Dutch Oven Bakery
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219 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-9244 dutchovenbakeryiowa.com Runner-Up: The Cafe
Winner
BBQ
Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: Battlecry BBQ
Winner
Breakfast
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com
Runner-Up: The Grove Cafe
Winner
Brunch
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: Olde Main
Winner
Buffet
Pizza Ranch 1404 Boston Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1999 pizzaranch.com Runner-Up: Mongolian Buffet
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY
Winner
Burger
Brick City Grill 2704 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 268-4224 brick-city-grill.com Runner-Up: B-bops
Winner
Burrito
El Azteca 2727 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9494 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 buffalowildwings.com Runner-Up: Pizza Pit
Winner
Chinese
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/downtowndeli Runner-Up: West Street Deli
Winner
Dessert
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: Dairy Queen
Winner
Doughnuts
Dutch Oven Bakery 219 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-9244 dutchovenbakeryiowa.com Runner-Up: Dunkin Donuts
Winner
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A 230 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2599 chick-fil-a.com Runner-Up: B-bops
Fast Food Mexican
Winner
Taco Time
Your Commercial Cleaner!
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Winner of Best Assisted Living
BEST OF STORY COUNTY 511 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6391 tacotime.com Runner-Up: El Azteca
Winner
Fried Chicken
Pizza Ranch 1404 Boston Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1999 pizzaranch.com Runner-Up: KFC
Bethany Life
212 Lafayette Avenue Story City, IA
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Winner
Fries
McDonald’s 129 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1234 mcdonalds.com
3621 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-5200 mcdonalds.com 534 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0171 mcdonalds.com Runner-Up: Wallaby’s Bar & Grille
Frozen Yogurt
Winner
Orange Leaf 637 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5015 orangeleafyogurt.com Runner-Up: Coldstone Creamery
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY
Winner
Ice Cream
Dairy Queen 316 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5715 dairyqueen.com 3300 North Grand Ames, IA 50010 (515) 663-0819 dairyqueen.com Hwy 30/Dayton Exit Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5550 dairyqueen.com 1533 Broad St. Story City, IA 50248 (515) 733-2844 dairyqueen.com Runner-Up:
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Coldstone Creamery
Winner
Italian
Plus 39 2640 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0039 plus39italian.com Runner-Up: Ge-Angelo’s Italian Restaurant
Local Coffee Shop
Winner
Cafe Diem 229 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 956-3556 cafe-diem.com Runner-Up: Burgie’s
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Winner of Best Non Profit
BEST OF STORY COUNTY
Winner
Mexican
El Azteca 2727 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9494 elaztecaames.com Runner-Up: La Fuente
Winner
Pizza
Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co. 129 Main St #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4263 greatplainspizza.com Runner-Up: Jeff’s Pizza
YSS
420 Kellogg Avenue Ames, IA
Winner
Ribs
Hickory Park
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1404 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: Texas Roadhouse
Winner
Seafood
Red Lobster 1100 Buckeye Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2922 redlobster.com Runner-Up: Aunt Maudes
Winner
Steakhouse
Texas Roadhouse 519 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-7427 texasroadhouse.com
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY Runner-Up: Aunt Maudes
Winner
Delivery
Jimmy Johns 1310 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4567 jimmyjohns.com
Winner
Sushi
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse 1614 S Kellogg Ave #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8383 fujiames.com Runner-Up: Shogun
Winner of Best Day Care and Pre-School
2801 Grand Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-7827 jimmyjohns.com 2721 E 13th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-9344 jimmyjohns.com Runner-Up: Downtown Deli
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Lily Pad Learning Center 620 North US Highway 69 Huxley, IA
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Thank You!
We appreciate the businesses that supported our 1st annual awards banquet, including our event partner and sponsors. Partner
Sponsors
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