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B E S T O F S T O RY C O U N T Y AWA R D W I N N E R S
June 30, 2019
Pub l ica tio n o f the A m e s Trib u n e
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CLOTHING
ISU Apparel
Children’s Clothing Winner Duck Worth Wearing 232 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4901 duckworthwearing.com Runner-Up: Target
Duck Worth Wearing 232 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4901 duckworthwearing.com Runner-Up: Overflow Thrift Store
ISU Book Store 2229 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-5684 isubookstore.com Runner-Up: Strawberry Patch
Men’s Clothing
Consignment/Thrift Clothing Store Winner
Winner
Winner Moorman Clothiers 226 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3261 moormanclothiers.com Runner-Up: JC Penney
Shoe Store Winner Emerhoff ’s Footwear 215 Main St
Winner of Best Autobody/Collision & New Car
Wilson Toyota 2212 South Duff Ave Ames, IA
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Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3473 emerhoffsfootwear.com Runner-Up: Shoe Carnival
Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 382-5481 Runner-Up: Matt Pyle, Pyle & Associates, P.C.
Women’s Clothing Winner Miss Meyer’s Clothing Consignment 432 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 598-4471 missmeyersconsignment.com Runner-Up: TJ Maxx
DAILY LIVING Accountant
Architect Winner John Lott, Benjamin Design Collaborative 401 Clark Ave Ste. 200 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0888 benjamin-design.com Runner-Up: Sam Stagg, Haila Architecture
Attorney / Law Firm Winner
Winner Allen Kockler PC, Allen L. Kockler Co. 1110 6th St
Tim Gartin, Hastings, Gartin & Boettger, LLP 409 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010
Winner of Best Wedding Venue
Reiman Gardens 1407 S University Blvd Ames, IA
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BEST OF STORY COUNTY (515) 232-2501 http://amesattorneys.com/ Runner-Up: John A. Tillo, Pasley & Singer Law Firm LLP
Commercial Cleaning Company Winner phClean 114 Washington Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8029 phclean.net Runner-Up: Steamway Craftsman Cleaning Service
Bank Winner First National Bank 405 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5561
Credit Union
2406 Grand Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2400
Winner
3334 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-6157 fnb247.com Runner-Up: Great Western Bank
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 Residential Cleaning
phClean 114 Washington Ave Ames, IA
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110 Airport Rd Ames, IA 50010 (800) 296-9064 greateriowacu.org Runner-Up: River Valley Credit Union
Runner-Up: DnA Music Entertainment
Dry Cleaner Winner Mayfair Cleaners 508 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2952 mayfaircleanersames.com Runner-Up: Grand Cleaners
Customer Service Winner Chick-fil-A 230 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2599 chick-fil-a.com Runner-Up: Ames Silversmithing
Employment Agency Winner
DJ / Entertainment Service Winner U Can’t Beetus Entertainment Nevada, IA 515-639-0244
Manpower Employment Agency 1103 Buckeye Ave #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2340 manpower.com Runner-Up: Advance Services, Inc.
Winner of Best Car Wash
Wild Water Car Wash & Pet Wash 204 Clark Ave Ames, IA
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DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT? WE DO. • 24 Hour Emergency Services • Construction Services • Water/Fire/Smoke Restoration • Board-Up & Tarping • Hoarding and Estate Clean-Up • Trauma/Biohazard Clean-Up • Mold Remediation • Packout/Content Cleaning • HVAC Cleaning and Restoration • Carpet/Upholstery/Hard Floors Cleaning
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BEST WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION AND MOLD REMEDIATION IN STORY COUNTY
ServiceMaster of Story & Boone County PATTI MOORMAN, Owner
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Financial Planner
Laundromat
Winner
Winner
Richard Nelson, First National Bank 405 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5561 Runner-Up: Austin Woodin, Edward Jones
Squeaky Clean Coin Laundromat 517 Lincoln Way #102 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2274
Funeral Home Winner Adams Funeral Home 502 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515 232-5121 adamssoderstrum.com Runner-Up: Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care
Insurance Agent/Agency Winner Mark Doyle State Farm Agency 2701 Stange Rd #110 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8090 markdoyleinsurance.com Runner-Up: Tim Hibbing, Fortress Wealth Management
Internet Provider Winner Mediacom 225 S Dayton Ave Ames, IA 50010 (800) 332-0245 mediacomcable.com Runner-Up: CenturyLink
Kennel Winner Ames Pet Resort 2811 Hyatt Cir Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5332 amespetresort.com Runner-Up: Roland Veterinary Clinic 14 • JUNE 30, 2019
835 6th St #5 Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 382-3889 facebook.com/squeakycleancoinlaundry/ Runner-Up: Story City Laundromat
Loan Officer Winner Sara Lehman, First National Bank 405 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5561 Runner-Up: Jason and Jayme Kupka, Inlanta Mortgage The Kupka Mortgage Team
Mortgage Lender Winner First National Bank 405 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5561 2406 Grand Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2400 3334 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-6157 fnb247.com Runner-Up: Inlanta Mortgage The Kupka Mortgage Team
Pet Groomer Winner Ames Pet Resort 2811 Hyatt Cir
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5332 amespetresort.com Runner-Up: Pepper’s Pawfection
Photographer Winner Tonya Rock Photography 515 Clark Ave Ames, IA 50014 (641) 691-5142 Runner-Up: Pete Tekippe Photography
Property Management Company
Retirement Planner Winner Thrivent Financial Mid Iowa Group 703 S. Oak St. Iowa Falls, IA 50126 (641) 648-2067 619 Elm Ave., Ste. 4 Story City, IA 50248 (515) 733-0739 222 8th Ave. S.W. Waverly, IA 50677 (319) 559-2198 Runner-Up: John J. Tillo, Edward Jones
Winner Hunziker Property Management 105 S 16th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4440 hunziker.com Runner-Up: Friedrich Properties
Real Estate Agent/Team
Senior Living Community Winner Northcrest Community 1801 20th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6760 northcrestcommunity.org Runner-Up: Bethany Life
DINING
Winner The Engelman Team, Friedrich Iowa Realty 100 E 6th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 446-2888 engelmanteam.com Runner-Up: Paul Livingston, Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS
Real Estate Company
All-Around Restaurant Winner Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: The Cafe
Winner Friedrich Iowa Realty 100 E 6th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6175 greatiowahomes.com Runner-Up: RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Atmosphere Winner The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill AMES TRIBUNE
Carry Out
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3626 amesdowntown.org/downtown-deli Runner-Up: Panera Bread
Winner Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: El Azteca
Host Work Outing/ Function Winner
Delivery Winner Pizza Pit Extreme 207 Welch Ave #201 Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-6600 pizzapit.biz Runner-Up: MyTown2Go
Grab Lunch During Work Winner Downtown Deli 328 Main St
Aunt Maude’s 547 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4136 auntmaudesames.com Runner-Up: The Cafe
Runner-Up: The Grove Cafe
Servers
Asian
Winner
Winner
El Azteca 1520 S Dayton Pl Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0116
Mandarin 415 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5300 mandarinofames.com Runner-Up: The Spice
2727 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9494 elaztecaames.com Runner-Up: Hickory Park
FOOD
Local Secret
Appetizers
Winner Mucky Duck Pub 3100 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8888 themuckyduckpub.com
BEST OF STORY COUNTY www.bouldertaphouse.com/ames-ia/ Runner-Up: Applebee’s
Winner The Boulder Tap House 114 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 715-1855
Bagels Winner Panera Bread 309 S Duff Ames, IA 50010 (515) 956-4580 panerabread.com Runner-Up: Dutch Oven Bakery
Winner of Best Hair Salon, Hair Stylist & Make-Up Artist
Individual of the Year
Bella Hair Salon
Dr. Jason Niegsch, Dentistry At Somerset
2714 Aspen Rd #102 Ames , IA
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Bakery Winner Dutch Oven Bakery 219 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-9244 dutchovenbakeryiowa.com Runner-Up: The Cafe
BBQ Winner Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: Cornbred
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy
(515) 733-4111 pizzaranch.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee
Winner
Winner
Winner
Brick City Grill 2704 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 268-4224 brick-city-grill.com Runner-Up: B-Bops
Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: Farmhouse Catering
Brunch
The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: Provisions Lot F
Winner Pizza Ranch 1404 Boston Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1999 1513 Broad St Story City, IA 50248
Winner of Best Dentist & Dentist Office
North Grand Dental 3324 Orion Dr #1 Ames, IA
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(515) 292-9494 www.elaztecaames.com Runner-Up: Rico’s Tacos
Burger
Buffet
Breakfast Winner
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: The Grove Cafe
Burrito Winner El Azteca 1520 S Dayton Pl Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0116 2727 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010
Caterer
Chicken Wings Winner Buffalo Wild Wings 400 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-9464 www.buffalowildwings.com Runner-Up: Wing-Stop
Winner of Best Senior Living Community & Boss/Manager
Northcrest Community 1801 20th St Ames, IA
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Chinese
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0100 thecafeames.com Runner-Up: Hickory Park
Winner Mandarin 415 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-5300 mandarinofames.com Runner-Up: House of Chen
Doughnuts Winner
Deli Winner Downtown Deli 328 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3626 amesdowntown.org/downtown-deli Runner-Up: West Street Deli
Dessert Winner The Cafe 2616 Northridge Pkwy
Dutch Oven Bakery 219 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-9244 dutchovenbakeryiowa.com Runner-Up: Casey’s General Stores
Runner-Up: Culver’s
Fast Food Mexican Winner El Azteca 1520 S Dayton Pl Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0116
Winner Chick-fil-a 230 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2599 chick-fil-a.com
Fries Winner
2727 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9494 elaztecaames.com Runner-Up: Rico’s Tacos
Fried Chicken
Fast Food Winner
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
McDonald’s mcdonalds.com Runner-Up: Chick-fil-A
Ice Cream Winner Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up (tie): Cold Stone Creamery & Dairy Queen
Winner of Best Day Care
Winner of Best Family Physician & OBGYN
LilyPad Learning Center
Story County Medical Center
600 E 1st St Huxley, IA
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3500 University Blvd. Suite 102 Ames, IA
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Italian
Mexican
Ribs
Winner
Winner
Winner
Ge-Angelo’s 823 Wheeler St #9 Ames , IA 50010 (515) 233-0959 geangelos.com Runner-Up: +39 Italian Restaurant Market Cantina
El Azteca 1520 S Dayton Pl Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0116
Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-8940 hickoryparkames.com Runner-Up: Cornbred Barbecue
Local Coffee Shop Winner Burgie’s Coffee & Tea Company 110 Airport Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-9004 burgiescoffee.com Runner-Up: Cafe Diem
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2727 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9494 www.elaztecaames.com Runner-Up: Los Altos
Pizza Winner The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Company 129 Main St #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1627 greatplainspizza.com Runner-Up: Casey’s General Stores
Seafood Winner Red Lobster 1100 Buckeye Dr Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-2922 redlobster.com Runner-Up: Fuji Japanese Steak House
Steakhouse Winner The Open Flame Steakhouse
225 Main St Gilbert, IA 50105 (515) 232-9745 Runner-Up: Texas Roadhouse
Subs Winner Downtown Deli 328 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3626 amesdowntown.org/downtown-deli Runner-Up: Jimmy John’s
Sushi Winner Fuji Japanese Steak House 1614 S Kellogg Ave #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8383 fujiames.com Runner-Up: Fareway Meat Market
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HEALTH & BEAUTY Assisted Living Winner Timberland Village 725 Timberland Dr Story City, IA 50248 (515) 733-6500 Runner-Up: Green Hills
Chiropractor Winner Dr. Ben Winecoff, Rebarcak Chiropractic 205 Clark Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2263 painreliefiowa.com Runner-Up: Drs. Bret and Lindsey Bartholomew, Platinum Chiropractic
Chiropractor Office
Dentist
Dermatologist
Winner
Winner
Winner
Rebarcak Chiropractic 205 Clark Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2263 painreliefiowa.com Runner-Up: Platinum Chiropractic
Dr. Joe Consamus, North Grand Dental 3324 Orion Dr #1 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2007 northgranddental.com Runner-Up: Dr. Sonya Stoltze, Stoltze Dentistry
Dr. Kathy Cook, Skin Solutions/Forefront Dermatology 500 Main St #113 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3006 skinsolutionsdermatology.com Runner-Up: Dr. Anne Snider, McFarland Clinic
Day Spa Winner Valor & Violet 310 Main St Ames , IA 50010 (515) 233-2323 valorandviolet.com Runner-Up: Transform Massage and Spa
Dentist Office
Family Physician
Winner
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North Grand Dental 3324 Orion Dr #1 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2007 northgranddental.com Runner-Up: Dentistry at Somerset
Dr. Arthur Check, Story|County Medical Center 640 S 19th St Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 382-2111 Runner-Up: Dr. Michael Bird, McFarland Clinic
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Hair Salon
Hearing Center
Winner
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Bella Hair Salon 2714 Aspen Rd #102 Ames , IA 50010 (515) 292-7000 facebook.com/bellahairsaloninames Runner-Up: Salon Bonita
McFarland Clinic 1215 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-4421 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Hearing Unlimited
Hair Stylist
Hospital
Winner
Winner
Morgan Strohman, Bella Hair Salon 2714 Aspen Rd #102 Ames , IA 50010 (515) 292-7000 facebook.com/bellahairsaloninames Runner-Up: Kristen Richey, Salon Bonita
Mary Greeley Medical Center 1111 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-2011 mgmc.org Runner-Up: Story County Medical Center
Thank You for Voting Us Best Tattoo Parlor 11 Years in a row! 409 Douglas Ave., Ames, IA 515-233-0033 www.HeroicTattoo.com
Winner of Best Real Estate Agent/Team & Real Estate Company
Friedrich Iowa Realty 1215 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010
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Winner of Best Electrician
Nelson Electric 239 S Bell Ave Ames, IA
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In Home Care Company Winner LifeChoices at Bethany 212 Lafayette Ave Story City, IA 50248 (515) 733-4325 Runner-Up: Mary Greeley Home Health Services
3714 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-2220 823 Wheeler St #2 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 663-9767 nikkinails.net Runner-Up: Valor & Violet
Make-up Artist Winner Megan Weber, Bella Hair Salon 2714 Aspen Rd #102 Ames , IA 50010 (515) 292-7000 facebook.com/bellahairsaloninames Runner-Up: Kelly Kasper, Powder Studio
Massage Winner Transform Massage and Spa 2801 Grand Ave, Suite 1245 Ames, IA 50010 (319) 415-7484 www.transformmassagespa.com Runner-Up: Eric Jackson Massage, LLC
Manicure Winner Nikki Nails
Men’s Haircut Winner Valor & Violet
310 Main St Ames , IA 50010 (515) 233-2323 valorandviolet.com Runner-Up: Troy’s Barbershop
OB/GYN Winner Dr. Tim Leeds, Story County Medical Center 640 S 19th St Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 382-2111 Runner-Up: Dr. Bonnie Beer, McFarland Clinic
Ophthalmologist/ Optometrist Winner Dr. Louis Scallon, Wolfe Eye Clinic 2020 Philadelphia St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2450 wolfeeyeclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Carrie Koenig, McFarland Clinic
Orthodontist Winner Dr. Thomas Stark, Stark Smiles 1212 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2255 starksmiles.com Runner-Up: Dr. Kim Wass, Ames Orthodontics
Pediatric Dentist Winner Dr. Matt Pyfferoen, Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry 301 5th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0994 ameskidsdentist.com 22 • JUNE 30, 2019
Runner-Up: Dr. Debbie Grandgenett, Ames Pediatric Dental
Pediatrician Winner Dr. John Paschen, McFarland Clinic 1215 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-4404 mcfarlandclinic.com Runner-Up: Dr. Bradley Nau, McFarland Clinic
Pharmacy Winner Hy-Vee 3800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-5580 640 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1961 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: NuCara Pharmacy
Tanning Salon Winner Sun Tan City 809 Wheeler St Suite 101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1607 4518 Mortensen Rd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-8388 suntancity.com Runner-Up: Bella Hair Salon AMES TRIBUNE
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Tattoo Parlor Winner Heroic Ink 409 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-0033 heroictattoo.com Runner-Up: Asylum
Veterinarian Winner Somerset Veterinary Clinic 2721 Stange Rd #108 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0400 somersetvethospital.com Runner-Up: Companion Animal Clinic
Vision Store Winner Wolfe Eye Clinic
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2020 Philadelphia St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-2450 wolfeeyeclinic.com Runner-Up: McFarland Clinic
HOME CARE Appliance Service/Repair Winner Ken’s Appliance & Service 230 Washington Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1838 kenhoweappliance.net Runner-Up: Greg’s Appliance Service
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
Concrete Contractor Winner Ames Concrete Contractors 1912 E Lincoln Way Ames , IA 50010 (515) 233-1285 amesconcrete.com Runner-Up: Caruth Construction Inc.
Drain Cleaning Company Winner Draintech 2825 Wakefield Cir Ames , IA 50010
(515) 233-3700 drain.tech Runner-Up: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Electrician Winner Nelson Electric 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 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-1306 alfredscarpet.com Runner-Up: Carpet One
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Greenhouse Winner Holub Greenhouses 22085 580th Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4769 holubgreenhouses.com Runner-Up: Country Landscapes, Inc.
Gutters Winner 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: True Value Hardware
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, Air AMES TRIBUNE
Conditioning and Plumbing Services
Home Builder Winner HCS Builders 105 S 16th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4450 hcsbuilders.com Runner-Up: Integrity Construction
Home Impr/Remodeler Winner Geisinger Construction Inc. 2202 229th Pl Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-8951 geisingerconstruction.com Runner-Up (tie): Infinite Home Creations & Rich Lepper Construction
Home Inspection Service Winner Story County Home Inspections P.O. Box 2381 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 779-6724 storycountyhomeinspections.com Runner-Up: Rich Lepper Construction
Landscaper Winner Country Landscapes, Inc. 56985 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (800) 794-9795 countrylandscapes.com Runner-Up: Dan’s Custom Landscapes, Inc.
Lawn Service
Roofing Company
Winner
Winner
Pitts Lawn & Tree Service Ames, IA 50010 (515) 661-0753 pittslawnandtreeservice.com Runner-Up: Dan’s Custom Landscapes, Inc.
TMJ Construction Services 2230 229th Pl Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1493 tmjconstructionservices.com Runner-Up: Hedrick Construction
Pest Control Winner Preferred Pest Management 1606 Amherst Dr Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-8989 preferredpestmgmt.com Runner-Up: Orkin
Plumber Winner Draintech 2825 Wakefield Cir Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3700 drain.tech Runner-Up: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Radon Services
Sanitation Company Winner Chitty Garbage Service, Inc 67 N Ave Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 382-3808 chittygarbage.com Runner-Up: Arends Sanitation
Self Storage Winner Farner Storage 1201 Airport Rd Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-6605 farnerstorage.com Runner-Up: East Lincoln Way Storage Runner-Up: Squirrel Storage
Winner Rathert Radon Services 431 Whitney Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-2158 rathertconstruction.com Runner-Up: Converse Conditioned Air
Residential Cleaning Winner
Tree Service Winner Ames Story Tree & Lawn PO BOX 2468 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8153 amesarborist.com Runner-Up: Weiss Tree Service
phClean 114 Washington Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8029 phclean.net Runner-Up: CJ Cleaning Services Inc JUNE 30, 2019 • 25
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Water Damage, Restoration & Mold Remediation
Runner-Up: Robert Thomas Dancenter
Day Care
Winner ServiceMaster Restore 56776 241st St #600 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 454-0775 servicemasterrestore.com Runner-Up: Steamway Craftsmen Cleaning Services
KIDS & EDUCATION Dance Studio Winner Bold Dance by Peach Nicole “Peach” Romey / Owner 202 SE 5th Street, Suite 104 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 715-0377 www.BoldDanceByPeach.com BoldDancers@gmail.com
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Winner LilyPad Learning Center 600 E 1st St Huxley, IA 50124 (515) 597-5437 3500 S University Blvd Suite 102 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 520-8844 lilypadlearningcenter.com Runner-Up: Ames Community Preschool Center (ACPC)
Gymnastics Studio Winner SUCCESS Gymnastics 2316 230th St #303 Ames, IA 50014
(515) 292-2121 successgymnastics.net Runner-Up: Cardinal Gymnastics Academy
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
Place to have a birthday party Winner Perfect Games 1320 Dickinson Ave Ames, IA 50014 (515) 598-2695 perfectgamesinc.com Runner-Up: Candy Land
Pre-school Winner Northwood Preschool Center 3012 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 268-2470 Runner-Up: Saint Cecilia School
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PEOPLE & PLACES Boss/Manager Winner Linda Doyle, Northcrest Community 1801 20th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6760 northcrestcommunity.org Runner-Up: Ben Armentrout, North Grand Theater
Community Presence Winner Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-5646 amespubliclibrary.org Runner-Up: Dentistry At Somerset
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Hotel Winner Gateway Hotel & Conference Center 2100 Green Hills Dr Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-8600 gatewayames.com Runner-Up: Hilton Garden Inn
Individual of the Year Winner Dr. Jason Niegsch, Dentistry At Somerset 2720 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010 (515) 268-0516 dentistryatsomerset.com Runner-Up: Linda Doyle
Innovative Workplace
Winner Workiva
2900 University Blvd Ames, IA 50010 (888) 275-3125 workiva.com Runner-Up: Northcrest Community
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 520-0702 amesmainstreetfarmersmarket.com Runner-Up: Scandinavian Days
Movie Theater
Live Entertainment Venue Winner North Grand Cinema Winner Stephens Auditorium Scheman Bldg, 1805 Center Dr #102 Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-3347 center.iastate.edu Runner-Up: Prairie Moon Winery
2801 Grand Ave Ste 1300 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 715-1788 northgrandcinema.com Runner-Up: Cinemark Movies 12
Local Event Winner Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market 304 Main St
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Bethesda Lutheran Church 1517 Northwestern Ave Ames, IA
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Winner of Best Auto Dealer Service Dept., Place to Work < 100 people, Autoparts, Auto Sales Person, Tire Center and Used Car Dealer
Ames Ford Lincoln Corner of Hwy 30 & Duff Ave. Ames, IA
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Best Pet Supply Store! • Nutritious, N Highly-Rated Food: (Acana, Orijen, Sojos, Stella & Chewy’s, Taste Of The Wild, Fromm, Primal, Honest Kitchen & Zignature )
• Cat Food, Litter, Treats, Toys, etc! • Doggone-Good Bulk & Bakery Treats • Fun Toys & Puzzles • Birthday Cakes & Ice Cream • Wonderful Selection of Healthy Chewss • Cozy Beds • Grooming Supplies & Supplements • Collars & Leashes
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New Business or Place to Work Restaurant < 100 employees (opened in last 12 months) Winner Winner Cabin Coffee Co. 2721 E 13th St Suite 101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3686 Runner-Up: Transform Massage and Spa
Non Profit Winner Overflow Thrift Store 202 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 290-0732 overflowthriftstore.org Runner-Up: YSS
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Ames Ford Lincoln Lincoln Corner of Hwy 30 & Duff Ave. Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-1913 amesford.com Runner-Up: Northcrest Community
Place to Work > 100 employees Winner Iowa State University Ames, IA 50014 (515) 294-7612 iastatejobs.com Runner-Up: Workiva
SHOPPING
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 and Thrift Store (non-clothing) Winner Overflow Thrift Store 202 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 290-0732 overflowthriftstore.org Runner-Up: Duck Worth Wearing
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Convenience Store Winner Casey’s General Stores 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: Burgie’s Coffee & Tea Company
Discount Store Winner TJ Maxx 2701 Grand Ave Ames, IA 50010
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(515) 233-2307 tjmaxx.tjx.com Runner-Up: Target
Florist
Home and Gifts
Grocery Store Winner
Fareway Grocery 619 Burnett Ave Everts Flowers Home and Gifts Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3543 329 Main St Ames, IA 50010 3619 Stange Rd (515) 232-5634 Ames, IA 50010 evertsflowers.com (515) 233-3851 Runner-Up: Mary Kay’s Flowers & Cafe 1505 S B Ave Nevada, IA 50201 Gift Shop (515) 382-2875
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Winner Worldly Goods 223 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4568 worldlygoods.org Runner-Up: Everts Flowers
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 Farmers Market
Jewelry Store Winner Ames Silversmithing 220 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0080 amessilversmithing.com Runner-Up: Gilger Designs
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SHINING HOMES IN AMES SINCE 2006
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Winner of Best Innovative Workplace
Winner of Best Best Print/Copy Roofing Company Center and Best Gutters
Workiva
TMJ Construction CopyworksServices
2900 University Blvd Ames, IA 50010
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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
Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-4592 treatsonaleash.com Runner-Up: Brekke’s Town & Country Store
Print/Copy Center Winner Copyworks 105 Welch Ave Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-3630 copyworks.com Runner-Up: Alpha Copies
Quilting/Sewing Store Winner Quilting Connection Runner-Up: Hobby Lobby
SPIRITS Bar / Pub Winner Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill 320 S 16th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 956-3580 dublinbayames.com Runner-Up: Mucky Duck Pub
Bar & Grill Winner Wallaby’s 2733 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-1167 wallabysbarandgrille.com Runner-Up: Brick City Grill
Beer Selection Winner Cyclone Liquor 626 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2327 cycloneliquors.com Runner-Up: The Boulder Tap House
Happy Hour Winner Della Viti 323 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0241 dellavitiames.com Runner-Up: Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill
Winner Treats on a Leash 216 Main St
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Liquor Store
2733 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-1167 wallabysbarandgrille.com Runner-Up: Brick City Grill
Winner Cyclone Liquor 626 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2327 cycloneliquors.com Runner-Up: Hy-Vee
Wine Selection Winner
Local Brewery Winner Alluvial Brewing Company 3715 West 190th St Ames, IA 50014 (515) 337-1182 alluvialbrewing.com Runner-Up: Torrent Brewing Company
Sports Bar Winner
Della Viti 323 Main St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-0241 dellavitiames.com Runner-Up: Cyclone Liquors
SPORTS & FITNESS Bike Store Winner Skunk River 308 Main St Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-0322 skunkrivercycles.com Runner-Up: Bike World
Fitness Classes Winner
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Ames Fitness Center 2622 Stange Rd, Ste 101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-4741
Ames Fitness Center 2622 Stange Rd, Ste 101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-4741
3600 University Blvd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1911
Fitness Center/Gym
3600 University Blvd Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1911 4700 Mortensen Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1911 www.amesracfit.com Runner-Up: Anytime Fitness, Nevada
4700 Mortensen Ames, IA 50014 (515) 232-1911 www.amesracfit.com Runner-Up: Anytime Fitness, Nevada
Wallaby’s
The Best Pizza THESince BEST1979. PIZZA 19 019 79-2 CEL E B R AT I NG
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Golf Course Winner Ames Golf and Country Club 5752 George Washington Carver Ave Ames , IA 50010 (515) 232-8334 amesgolfcc.com Runner-Up: Veenker Memorial 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
2707 Stange Rd #101 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-9600 igniteyoga.com Runner-Up: Ames Fitness Center
VEHICLES Auto Body/Collision Winner Wilson Toyota 2212 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4081 wilsonofames.com Runner-Up: Shaffer’s Auto Body
Auto Dealer Service Department Winner Ames Ford Lincoln
Ignite Yoga
Runner-Up: Wilson Toyota
Corner of Hwy 30 & Duff Ave. Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-1913 amesford.com Runner-Up: Wilson Toyota
Auto Repair - Independent Winner
Auto Glass Repair Winner All Star Auto Glass 821 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2886 allstarautoglass.net Runner-Up: Safelite AutoGlass
Trickle’s Tires & Automotive 120 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3743 tricklestireandauto.com Runner-Up: Hansen’s Automotive Repair
Auto Parts Winner Ames Ford Lincoln Corner of Hwy 30 & Duff Ave. Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-1913 amesford.com
Winner of Best Grocery Store
Winner of Best Plumber and Best Drain Cleaning Company
Fareway
Draintech
619 Burnett Ave Ames, IA
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Auto Sales Person
Motorcycle Dealer
Oil Change
Towing Company
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Bill Maguire, Ames Ford Lincoln Corner of Hwy 30 & Duff Ave. Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-1913 amesford.com Runner-Up: Travis Reinhart, Wilson Toyota
Zylstra Harley-Davidson 1930 E 13th St Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6223 ameszylstrahd.com Runner-Up: Hicklin Power Sports of Ames
LOF-Xpress 520 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-5639 lof-xpress.com Runner-Up: Ames Ford Lincoln
Central Iowa Towing & Recovery 2019 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 290-4188 centraliatowing.com Runner-Up: Redling Repair
Car Wash
New Car Dealer Winner
Winner Wild Water Car Wash & Pet Wash 204 Clark Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-3207 wildwatercarwash.com Runner-Up: Gilbert Car Wash
Wilson Toyota 2212 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-4081 wilsonofames.com Runner-Up: Ames Ford Lincoln
Tire Center Winner Ames Ford Lincoln Corner of Hwy 30 & Duff Ave. Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-1913 amesford.com Runner-Up: Trickle’s Tires & Automotive
Used Car Dealer Winner Ames Ford Lincoln Corner of Hwy 30 & Duff Ave. Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-1913 amesford.com Runner-Up: Wilson Toyota
Winner of Best Roofing Company and Best Gutters
Winner of Best Veterinarian
TMJ Construction Services
Somerset Veterinary Clinic
2230 229th Pl Ames, IA
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Winner of Best Assisted Living
Timberland Village
North Grand Cinema
725 Timberland Dr Story City, IA
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Winner of Best Fried Chicken and Best Buffett
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