Auto Body/Collision • Auto Dealer Service Department • Auto Glass Repair • Auto Parts • Auto Repair - Independent • Auto Sales Person • Car Wash • Motorcycle Dealer • New Car Dealer • Oil Change • RV Dealer • Tire Center • Towing Company • Used Car Dealer • Accountant • Architect • Attorney / Law Firm • Bank • Commercial Cleaning Company • Credit Union • Customer Service • Dry Cleaner • Employment Agency • Financial Planner • Funeral Home • Insurance Agent/Agency • Internet Provider • Kennel • Loan Officer • Mortgage Lender • Pet Groomer • Photographer • Property Management Company • Real Estate Agent/Team • Real Estate Company • Retirement Planner • Senior Living Community • Travel Agent • Assisted Living • Chiropractor • Day Spa • Dentist • Dermatologist • Family Physician • Hair Salon • Hearing Center • Hospital • In Home Care Company • Manicure • Massage • Men’s Haircut • OB/GYN • Optometrist • Orthodontist • Pediatric Dentist • Pediatrician • Pharmacy • Tanning Salon • Tattoo Parlor • Veterinarian • Vision Store • Bike Store • Fitness Center/Gym • Fitness Classes • Golf Course • Sporting Goods Store • Yoga Studio/Class • Appliance Service/Repair • Carpet Cleaning • Concrete Contractor • Drain Cleaning Company • Electrician • Flooring Store • Greenhouse • Gutters • Hardware Store • Hauling & Disposal Company • Heating & A/C Company • Home Builder • Home Impr/ Remodeler • Home Inspection Service • Landscaper • Lawn Irrigator/Lawn Irrigation Install • Lawn Service • Pest Control • Plumber • Radon Services • Residential Cleaning • Roofing Company • Sanitation Company • Self Storage • Tree Service • Dance Studio • Day Care • Gymnastics Studio • Kid Friendly/Family Place • Kid’s Toy Store • Kid’s Birthday Party • Pre-school • Hotel • Live Entertainment Venue • Local Event • Non Profit • Place to Work • Place to Worship • Wedding Venue • Children’s Clothing • Consignment Clothing Store • ISU Apparel • Men’s Clothing • Shoe Store • Women’s Clothing • Auction Company • Cell Phone Store • Consignment Store (non-clothing) • Convenience Store • Discount Store • Florist • Gift Shop • Grocery Store • Jewelry Store • Locally Owned Store • Mattress Store • Pet Supply Store • Print/Copy Center • Quilting/Sewing Store • Bar & Grill • Bar / Pub • Beer Selection • Happy Hour • Local Brewery • Liquor Store • Sports Bar • Wine Selection • All-Around Restaurant • Atmosphere • Carry Out • Delivery • Local Secret • New Restaurant (opened in last 12 months) • Servers • Appetizers • Asian • Bakery • BBQ • Breakfast • Buffet • Burger • Burrito • Caterer • Chicken Wings • Chinese • Deli • Dessert • Doughnuts • Fast Food • Fast Food Mexican • Fried Chicken • Fries • Ice Cream • Italian • Local Coffee Shop • Mexican • Pizza • Ribs • Seafood • Steakhouse • Subs • Sushi • Auto Body/Collision • Auto Dealer Service Department • Auto Glass Repair • Auto Parts • Auto Repair - Independent • Auto Sales Person • Car Wash • Motorcycle Dealer • New Car Dealer • Oil Change • RV Dealer • Tire Center • Towing Company • Used Car Dealer • Accountant • Architect • Attorney / Law Firm • Bank • Commercial Cleaning Company • Credit Union • Customer Service • Dry Cleaner • Employment Agency • Financial Planner • Funeral Home • Insurance Agent/Agency • Internet Provider • Kennel • Loan Officer • Mortgage Lender • Pet Groomer • Photographer • Property Management Company • Real Estate Agent/Team • Real Estate Company • Retirement Planner • Senior Living Community • Travel Agent • Assisted Living • Chiropractor • Day Spa • Dentist • Dermatologist • Family Physician • Hair Salon • Hearing Center • Hospital • In Home Care Company • Manicure • Massage • Men’s Haircut • OB/GYN • Optometrist • Orthodontist • Pediatric Dentist • Pediatrician • Pharmacy • Tanning Salon • Tattoo Parlor • Veterinarian • Vision Store • Bike Store • Fitness Center/Gym • Fitness Classes • Golf Course • Sporting Goods Store • Yoga Studio/Class • Appliance Service/Repair • Carpet Cleaning • Concrete Contractor • Drain Cleaning Company • Electrician • Flooring Store • Greenhouse • Gutters • Hardware Store • Hauling & Disposal Company • Heating & A/C Company • Home Builder • Home Impr/Remodeler • Home Inspection Service • Landscaper • Lawn Irrigator/Lawn Irrigation Install • Lawn Service • Pest
BEST OF STORY COUNTY AWARD WINNERS JUNE 25, 2017
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Control • Plumber • Radon Services • Residential Cleaning • Roofing Company • Sanitation Company • Self Storage • Tree Service • Dance Studio • Day Care • Gymnastics Studio • Kid Friendly/Family Place • Kid’s Toy Store • Kid’s Birthday Party • Pre-school Store • Jewelry Store
BEST OF STORY COUNTY
VEHICLES
Auto Glass Repair
Auto Body/Collision
Winner
Shaffer’s Auto Body 1712 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-7193 shafferautobody.com Runner-Up: Wilson Toyota
Auto Dealer Service Department
Winner
Wilson Toyota 2212 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4081 wilsonofamestoyota.com Runner-Up: Ames Ford Lincoln
Winner
Safelite AutoGlass 816 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (877) 664-8932 safelite.com Runner-Up: All Star Auto Glass
Winner
Auto Parts
O’Reilly Auto Parts 426 S. Duff Avenue Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4500 oreillyauto.com Runner-Up: Arnold Motor Supply
Winner of Best Real Estate Company
Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS 105 S. 16th St Ames, IA
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Winner
Auto Repair Independent
Hansen’s Sinclair 105 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8660 hansenssinclair.com Runner-Up: Trickle’s Tire & Automotive
Auto Sales Person
Winner
John Huber - Wilson Toyota 2212 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4081 wilsonofamestoyota.com Runner-Up: Bill Maguire - Ames Ford Lincoln
Winner
Car Wash
Wild Water Car Wash 204 Clark Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3207 wildwatercarwash.com Runner-Up: Tornado Wash
Motorcycle Dealer
Winner
Zylstra Harley Davidson 1930 E 13th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6223 ameszylstrahd.com Runner-Up: Adam’s Cycle’s
Winner of Best Golf Course
Ames Golf & Country Club
5752 George Washington Carver Ave Ames, IA AMES TRIBUNE
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New Car Dealer
Winner
Wilson Toyota 2212 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4081 wilsonofamestoyota.com Runner-Up: Ames Ford Lincoln
Winner
Oil Change
LOF-Xpress 520 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5639 lof-xpress.com Runner-Up: Jiffy Lube
Winner
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3743 tricklestireandauto.com Runner-Up: Ames Sam’s Club
Towing Company
Winner
Butch’s an Elmquist Towing Company 2182 232 Ln Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-2555 butchsames.com Runner-Up: Central Iowa Towing and Recovery
Used Car Dealer
Tire Center
Trickle’s Tire & Automotive 120 Lincoln Way
Winner
Wilson Toyota 2212 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4081
Winner of Best Veterinarian
wilsonofamestoyota.com Runner-Up: George White Chevrolet
DAILY LIVING Winner
Accountant
Pyle & Associates, P.C. 707 5th St #201 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2505 pyleandassoc.com Runner-Up: Allen L Kockler Co.
Winner
Architect
Haila Architecture, Structure, Planning LTD 413 Kellogg Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0007 haila-asp.com Runner-Up: RDG Planning & Design
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
Winner
Bank
1st National Bank 405 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5561
Somerset Veterinary Clinic 2721 Stange Rd, #108 Ames, IA
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2406 Grand Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 533-2400 3334 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-6157
fnb247.com Runner-Up: US Bank
Commercial Cleaning Company
Winner
LogiClean 1201 Airport Rd #106 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3588 gologiclean.com Runner-Up: Pro Cleaning Services
Winner
Credit Union
Greater Iowa Credit Union 2623 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (800) 296-9064 801 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (800) 296-9064 110 Airport Road Ames, IA 50010 (800) 296-9064 greateriowacu.org Runner-Up: River Valley Credit Union
Customer Service
Winner
Hy-Vee 3800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-5580 500 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515)233-9855 640 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1961 hy-vee.com Runner-Up: Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co. AMES TRIBUNE
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Winner
Dry Cleaner
Mayfair Dry Cleaners 508 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2952 mayfaircleanersames.com Runner-Up: Grand Cleaners
Employment Agency
Winner
Manpower 1103 Buckeye Ave # 101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2340 manpower.com Runner-Up: Heartland Staffing
Financial Planner
Winner
Edward Jones - John Tillo 517 Grand Ave #101
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2075 edwardjones.com Runner-Up: TIAA Financial Services
Winner
Funeral Home
Adams & Soderstrum Funeral Homes 502 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5121 adamssoderstrum.com Runner-Up: Grandon Funeral & Cremation Care
Insurance Agent/Agency
Winner
State Farm - Mark Doyle 2701 Stange Rd #110 Ames, IA 50010
Winner of Best Home Improvement/Remodeler
Geisinger Construction Inc. 2202 229th Pl Ames, IA
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(515) 232-8090 markdoyleinsurance.com Runner-Up: Knapp Tedesco
Internet Provider
Winner
Mediacom 225 S Dayton Ave Ames, IA 50010 (800) 332-0245 mediacomcable.com Runner-Up: Century Link
Winner
Kennel
Winner
Loan Officer
Sara Lehman - 1st National Bank 405 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5561 fnb247.com Runner-Up: Kurt Matthewson, VisionBank
Mortgage Lender (business)
Winner
Ames Pet Resort 2811 Hyatt Cir Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5332 amespetresort.com Runner-Up: Companion Animal Clinic
1st National Bank 405 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5561 fnb247.com Runner-Up: Greater Iowa Credit Union
Winner of Best Dentist
Consamus & Hamption Dental Clinic 3324 Orion Dr # 1 Ames, IA
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Winner
Pet Groomer
Ames Pet Resort 2811 Hyatt Cir Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5332 amespetresort.com Runner-Up: Peppers Pawfection
Winner
Photographer
McClanahan Studio 210 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 290-6606 mcclanahanstudio.net Runner-Up: Destri Andorf - d&orfs photography
Property Management ComReal Estate Company pany Winner
Winner
Hunziker Property Management 105 S 16th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4440 hunziker.com Runner-Up: Professional Property Management
Real Estate Agent/Team
Winner
Gale & Ryan Gehling - Keller Williams Ames 517 Grand Ave #103 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-9100 ameskw.com Runner-Up: Paul Livingston - Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS
Winner of Best Greenhouse
Holub Garden and Greenhouses 22085 580th Ave Ames, IA
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Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS 105 S 16th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4440 hunziker.com Runner-Up: Keller Williams Ames
Senior Living Community
Winner
Northcrest Community 1801 20th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6760 northcrestcommunity.org Runner-Up: Green Hills Retirement Community
Retirement Planner
Winner
TIAA Financial Services 2713 Stange Rd #105 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 268-8600 tiaa.org Runner-Up: State Farm - Mark Doyle
Winner
Travel Agent
Travel & Transport 213 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6640 travelandtransport.com Runner-Up: Sail Aweigh Travel
Winner of Best Children’s Clothing & Consignment Clothing Store
Duck Worth Wearing 232 Main St Ames, IA
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HEALTH & BEAUTY Assisted Living
Winner
Bethany Life 212 Lafayette Ave Story City, IA 50248 (515) 733-4325 bethanylife.org Runner-Up: Ballard Creek
Winner
Chiropractor
Rebarcak Chiropractic Pain Relief Center 205 Clark Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2263 painreliefiowa.com Runner-Up: Bartholomew Chiropractic
Winner
Day Spa
Finesse Spa Salon 2716 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 268-4643 2520 Chamberlain St Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-2203 finessespasalon.com Runner-Up: Massage Heights
Winner
Dentist
Consamus & Hampton Dental Clinic 3324 Orion Dr # 1 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2007 consamusandhamptondds.com Runner-Up: Kearny Brannon Glotfelty & Porter
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Dermatologist
Dr. Anne Snider - McFarland Clinic 3600 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 239-4492 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Kathy Cook Skin Solutions
Family Physician
Winner
Dr. Michael Bird - McFarland Clinic 1018 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 663-8621 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Brenda Burrough - McFarland Clinic
Winner
Hair Salon
Bella Hair Salon 2714 Aspen Rd #102 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-7000 vagaro.com/bellahairsalon41 Runner-Up: Finesse Spa Salon
mgmc.org Runner-Up: At Home Care
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: Le’s Nails
Winner
Massage
Massage Heights 637 Lincoln Way #103 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-7359 massageheights.com
BEST OF STORY COUNTY 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: Great Clips
Winner
OB/GYN
Dr. Bonnie Beer - McFarland Clinic 1015 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-4414 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Joyce Lines - Doran Clinic
Winner of Best Hotel
Hearing Center
Winner
Hearing Unlimited 118 E 13th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-1367 hearingunlimited.com Runner-Up: McFarland Clinic
In Home Care Company
Winner
Mary Greeley Home Health Services 1114 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-6814
Gateway Hotel & Conference Center 2100 Green Hills Dr Ames, IA
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Winner
Optometrist
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Chad Gidel - Wolfe Eye Clinic 2020 Philadelphia St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2450 wolfeeyeclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Carrie 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
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. John Paschen - McFarland Clinic
Winner of Best Place to Work
Iowa State University Ames, IA
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Winner
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy 3800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-5580 640 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1961 500 Main Street Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-9855 1215 Duff Ave Ames IA 50010 (515) 232-7315 hy-vee.com Runner-Up: Walgreens
Tanning Salon
Winner
Sun Tan City 809 Wheeler St #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1607 suntancity.com Runner-Up: Studio 7 Salon and Spa
Winner
Tattoo Parlor
Heroic Ink 409 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-0033 heroictattoo.com Runner-Up: Asylum
Winner of Best Plumber and Best Drain Cleaning Company
Draintech
2700 Ford St Ames, IA
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Winner
Veterinarian
Somerset Veterinary Hospital 2721 Stange Rd #108 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0400 somersetvethospital.com Runner-Up: Companion Animal Clinic
Winner
Vision Store
McFarland Clinic Eye Center 1128 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-4460 3600 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 663-4888) 1018 6th St #101 Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-4626 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Eye Works
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 3600 University Blvd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1911 2622 Stange Rd #101
Winner of of Best Winner Real BestEstate Tree Company Service
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-4741 4700 Mortensen Rd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 268-8077 amesracfit.com Runner-Up: City of Ames Parks and Rec
Fitness Classes
Winner
Ames Fitness Center 3600 University Blvd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1911 2622 Stange Rd #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-4741 4700 Mortensen Rd Ames, IA 50014
(515) 268-8077 amesracfit.com Runner-Up: Ignite Yoga
Winner
Golf Course
Ames Golf & Country Club 5752 George Washington Carver Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8334 amesgolfcc.com Runner-Up: Veenker
Sporting Goods Store
Winner
Jax Outdoor Gear 4723 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-2276 jaxmercantile.com Runner-Up: Skunk River Cycles
Winner of Best Vision Store
(515) 441-2988 Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS Weiss Service, 105Tree S. 16th Street Inc. Ames, Ames, IA IA
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McFarland Clinic 1128 Duff Ave Ames, IA
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Yoga Studio/Class
Winner
Ignite Yoga 2707 Stange Rd #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9600 igniteyoga.com Runner-Up: City of Ames Park & Rec
Winner
Steamway Craftsmen Cleaning Services 1602 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8938 steam-waycleaning.com Runner-Up: ServiceMaster Cleaning Services
HOME CARE Appliance Service/Repair
Winner
Carpet Cleaning
Ken’s Appliance 230 Washington Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1838 kenhoweappliance.net Runner-Up: Greg’s Appliance
Concrete Contractor
Winner
Manatt’s Inc 2120 E 13th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2005 manatts.com Runner-Up: Stenberg Concrete
Drain Cleaning Company
Winner
Draintech 2700 Ford St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3700 drain.tech Runner-Up: Clouser Plumbing
Winner
Electrician
Nelson Electric Company 239 S Bell Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2445 nelsonelectric.biz Runner-Up: Thompson Electric
Flooring Store
Winner
Alfred’s Carpet & Decorating 128 Lincoln Way
Winner of Best Senior Living Community
Northcrest Community 1801 20th St Ames, IA
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Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1306 alfredscarpet.com Runner-Up: Carpet One Floor & Home
Winner
Greenhouse
Holub Garden & Greenhouse 22085 580th Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4769 holubgreenhouses.com Runner-Up: Country Landscapes, Inc.
Winner
Gutters
TMJ Construction Services 2230 229th Pl Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1493
Winner of Best Car Wash
Wild Water Car Wash 204 Clark Ave Ames, IA
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Hardware Store
Winner
O’Donnell Ace Hardware 615 24th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1791 acehardware.com Runner-Up: Lowes Home Improvement
Hauling & Disposal Company
Winner
Chitty Garbage Service, Inc. 67 N Ave Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 382-3808 chittygarbage.com Runner-Up: Arends Sanitation, Inc.
Heating & A/C Company
Winner
Converse Conditioned Air 3116 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-9812 ccahvac.com Runner-Up: C & K Heating and Cooling
Winner
Home Builder
HCS Builders, Inc. 105 S 16th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4450 hcsbuilders.com Runner-Up: Rich Lepper Construction
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Home Impr/Remodeler
Runner-Up: Hawcott Lawn Service
Winner
Geisinger Construction Inc. 2202 229th Pl Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-8951 geisingerconstruction.com Runner-Up: TMJ Construction Services
Home Inspection Service
Winner
Story County Home Inspections Ames, IA 50010 (515) 779-6724 storycountyhomeinspections.com Runner-Up: Five Star Home Inspection
Winner
Landscaper
Country Landscapes, Inc. 56985 Lincoln Hwy Ames, IA 50010 (800) 794-9795 countrylandscapes.com Runner-Up: Dan’s Custom Landscapesm, Inc.
Winner
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Pest Control
Preffered Pest Management 1606 Amherst Dr Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-8989 preferredpestmgmt.com Runner-Up: Orkin Pest Control
Winner
Radon Services
Plumber
Rathert Radon Services 431 Whitney Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-2158 rathertconstruction.com Runner-Up: Converse Conditioned Air
Residential Cleaning
Winner
Draintech 2700 Ford St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3700 drain.tech Runner-Up: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
phClean 114 Washington Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8029 phclean.net Runner-Up: Happy Home
Winner of Best Heating & A/C Company
Lawn Irrigator / Install.
Winner
Iowa Irrigation Corp 103 N 5th Ave Huxley, IA 50124 (515) 597-4062 iowairrigation.com Runner-Up: Dan’s Custom Landscapes, Inc.
Winner
Lawn Service
Dan’s Custom Landscapes, Inc. 546 S 500th Ave Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-0923 danscustomlandscapes.com
Converse Conditioned Air 3116 S Duff Ave Ames, IA
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Roofing Company
Winner
TMJ Construction Services 2230 229th Pl Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1493 tmjconstructionservices.com Runner-Up: Hedrick Construction Inc.
Sanitation Company
Winner
Chitty Garbage 67 N Ave Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 382-3808 chittygarbage.com Runner-Up: Arends Sanitation Inc
Winner
Self Storage
Sevde Self Storage
1220 Southern Hills Dr Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6605 sevdestorage.com Runner-Up: Gilbert Mini Storage
Winner
Tree Service
Weiss Tree Service Ames, IA 50010 (515) 441-2988 weisstreeservice.com Runner-Up: Ames Story Tree & Lawn
KIDS & EDUCATION Winner
Dance Studio
Beth Clarke & Nicole Seid Studio of Dance 118 High Ave Ames, IA 50010
Kid Friendly / Family Place
(515) 232-8908 bethclarkedance.com Runner-Up: Robert Thomas Dancenter
Winner
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Day Care
Lily Pad Learning Center 600 E 1st St Huxley , IA 50124 (515) 597-5437 lilypadlearningcenter.com Runner-Up: ACPC
Gymnastics Studio
Winner
SUCCESS Gymnastics 2316 230th St #303 Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-2121 successgymnastics.net Runner-Up: Cardinal Gymnastics Academy
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
Winner of Best Flooring Store
Winner of Best Architect
Alfred’s Carpet and Decorating
Haila Architecture, Structure, Planning LTD
128 Lincoln Way Ames, IA
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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
Northwood Preschool Center - Ames Community School District 3012 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 268-2470 ames.k12.ia.us Runner-Up: Lily Pad Learning Center
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PEOPLE & PLACES 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
C.Y. Stephens Auditorium Scheman Bldg, 1805 Center Dr #102 Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-3347 center.iastate.edu Runner-Up: Prairie Moon Winery
Winner
Local Event
Ames Main Street Farmer’s Market 304 Main Street Ames, IA 50010 (515) 520-0702 amesmainstreetfarmersmarket.com Runner-Up: Octagon Festival
Winner
Non Profit
Food at First Ames, IA 50010 (515) 344-4357 foodatfirst.wordpress.com Runner-Up: Youth and Shelter Services
Place to Work
Winner
Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011 (800) 262-3810 iastate.edu Runner-Up: Mary Greeley Medical Center
Place to Worship
Winner
Cornerstone Church of Ames 56829 US-30 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5488 cornerstonelife.com Runner-Up: Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
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BEST BURGER
THANK YOU STORY COUNTY FOR VOTING US BEST BURGER IN STORY COUNTY. brick-city-grill.com In Somerset next to Greater Iowa Credit Union
2704 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010 AMES TRIBUNE
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Wedding Venue
Winner
Reiman Gardens 1407 S University Blvd Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-2710 reimangardens.com Runner-Up: Prairie Moon Winery
CLOTHING
Consignment Clothing Store
Winner
Duck Worth Wearing 232 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4901 duckworthwearing.com Runner-Up: Miss Meyer’s Consignment
Children’s Clothing
Winner
Duck Worth Wearing 232 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4901 duckworthwearing.com Runner-Up: JAX Outdoor Gear
Winner
ISU Apparel
ISU Bookstore 2229 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 294-5684 isubookstore.com Runner-Up: Cy’s Locker Room
Men’s Clothing
Winner
Moorman Clothiers 226 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3261 moormanclothiers.com Runner-Up: JCPenney
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 Consignment 432 5th St
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SHOPPING Cell Phone Store
Winner
Verizon Store 2801 Grand Ave #1190 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8545 cell-only.com Runner-Up: U.S. Cellular Store
Consignment Store (non-clothing)
Winner
Duck Worth Wearing 232 Main St Ames, IA 50010
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(515) 233-4901 duckworthwearing.com Runner-Up: Consignment Gallery LLC
Convenience Store
Winner
Casey’s 428 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2958
Discount Store
Winner
Target 320 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 663-9500 target.com Runner-Up: TJ Maxx
Winner
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
Florist
Everts Flowers, Home, & Gifts 329 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5634 evertsflowers.com Runner-Up: Coe’s Floral & Gifts
Winner
Gift Shop
Chocolaterie Stam 230 Main St
Winner of Best New & Used Car Dealer, Best Auto Dealer Service Department and Best Sales Person
Wilson Toyota Scion 2212 South Duff Ave Ames, IA
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Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0656 stamchocolate.com Runner-Up: Everts Flowers, Home & Gifts
Winner
Grocery Store
Fareway Stores, Inc. 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
BEST OF STORY COUNTY fareway.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee
Health Food Store
Winner
Wheatsfield Cooperative 413 Northwestern Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4094 wheatsfield.coop Runner-Up: Hy-Vee
Winner
Jewelry Store
Ames Silversmithing 220 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0080 amessilversmithing.com Runner-Up: Riddle’s Jewelry
Winner of Best Fried Chicken and Best Buffett
Pizza Ranch
1404 Boston Ave Ames, IA JUNE 25, 2017 • 27
Winner of Best Roofing Company and Best Gutters
Winner of Best Electrician
Nelson Electric
TMJ Construction Services
239 S Bell Ave Ames, IA
2230 229th Pl Ames, IA
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Locally Owned Store
Winner
Ames Silversmithing 220 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0080 amessilversmithing.com Runner-Up: Treats on a Leash
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
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Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4592 treatsonaleash.com Runner-Up: Theisen’s
(515) 233-3048 iaquilts.com Runner-Up: Hobby Lobby
SPIRITS
Print/Copy Center
Winner
Alpha Copies 512 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5556 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
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
The Mucky Duck Pub 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: Hy-Vee
Winner
Happy Hour
Old Chicago 1610 S Kellogg Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6900 oldchicago.com Runner-Up: The OP (The Other Place)
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Local Brewery
Winner
Olde Main Brewing Co 316 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0553 oldemainbrewing.com Runner-Up: Alluvial Brewing Company
Winner
Liquor Store
Cyclone Liquors 626 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2327 cycloneliquors.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee
Winner
Sports Bar
Wallaby’s Bar & Grille 2733 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-1167 wallabysbarandgrille.com Runner-Up: The OP (The Other Place)
Wine Selection
Winner
Hy-Vee 3800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-5580 640 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1961 500 Main Street Ames, IA 50010
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(515) 233-9855 hy-vee.com Runner-Up: Della Viti
DINING All-Around Restaurant
Winner
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: Hickory Park
Winner
Runner-Up: Aunt Maude’s
Winner
Carry Out
Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: 888 Chinese
Atmosphere
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com
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Winner
Delivery
Jimmy John’s 716 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4567
Runner-Up: Pizza Pit
Winner
Local Secret
2801 Grand Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-7827
Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co. 129 Main St #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1627 greatplainspizza.com Runner-Up: The Mucky Duck Pub
135 Welch Ave Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-2868
New Restaurant (opened in last 12 months)
2721 E 13th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-9344 4518 Mortensen Rd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-4444 jimmyjohns.com
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Winner
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: The Cafe
FOOD
Winner
Fuzzy’s Tacos 2420 Lincoln Way #103 Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-8226 fuzzystacoshop.com Runner-Up: The Sports Page
Servers
Winner
Appetizers
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: Hickory Park
Winner
Asian
The Spice 402 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0200 thespiceames.com Runner-Up: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
Winner
Bakery
Dutch Oven Bakery 219 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-9244 dutchovenbakeryiowa.com Runner-Up: The Cafe
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BBQ
Winner
Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: B Fabulous BBQ & Catering
Winner
Breakfast
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: The Grove Cafe
Winner
Buffet
1404 Boston Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1999
1520 S Dayton Pl Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0116
1513 Broad St Story City, IA 50248 (515) 733-4111 pizzaranch.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee/ Hy-Vee Market & Grill
2727 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9494 elaztecaames.com Runner-Up: Fighting Burrito
Winner
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
Pizza Ranch
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 Runner-Up: West Street Deli
THANK YOU FOR VOTING Hearing Unlimited Best Hearing Aid Center in Story County for 2017!
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Bob Larrance Hearing Instrument Specialist
Our family serving yours for over 44 years! Where the hope of better hearing becomes reality.
Hearing Unlimited 118 East 13th Street | Ames, IA 50010
515-233-1367
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Thank you Story County for voting us
Best Salon 2714 Aspen Rd #102 • Ames IA 50010 • (515) 292-7000
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Winner
Dessert
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: Hickory Park
Winner
Doughnuts
Dutch Oven Bakery 219 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-9244 dutchovenbakeryiowa.com Runner-Up: Casey’s
Winner
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A 230 S Duff Ave
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Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2599 chick-fil-a.com Runner-Up: B-Bop’s
Fast Food Mexican
Winner
Rico’s Tacos 615 E. Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 975-9825 Runner-Up: Fuzzy’s Tacos
Winner
Fried Chicken
Pizza Ranch 1404 Boston Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1999 1513 Broad St Story City, IA 50248 (515) 733-4111
pizzaranch.com Runner-Up: Chick-fil-A
Winner
Fries
B-Bop’s 1112 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5678 b-bops.com Runner-Up: McDonald’s
Winner
Ice Cream
Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: Cold Stone Creamery
Winner
Italian
Ge-Angelo’s Italian Restaurant 823 Wheeler #9 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-0959 geangelos.com Runner-Up: Plus 39
Local Coffee Shop
Winner
Cafe Diem 229 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 956-3556 cafe-diem.com Runner-Up: Burgie’s Coffee and Tea Company
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY
Winner
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
Winner
Pizza
Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co. 129 Main St #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1627 greatplainspizza.com Runner-Up: Casey’s
Winner
Ribs
Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: Texas Roadhouse
Winner
Seafood
Reb Lobster 1100 Buckeye Ave 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: Open Flame Steak & Lounge
Winner
Winner
Sushi
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse 1614 S Kellogg Ave #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8383 fujiames.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee / Hy-Vee Market & Grill
Subs
Downtown Deli 328 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3626 amesdowntown.org Runner-Up: Jimmy John’s
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Thank you Story County for voting us Best Towing Company Serving Ames & Boone
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Winner of Best Assisted Living
Bethany Life
212 Lafayette Ave Story City, IA
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Winner of Best Pediatric Dentist
Pyfferoen
301 5th St Ames, IA
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Thank You Story County for voting
Best Golf Course 2 years in a row.
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