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2023’s Best Auto Salesperson

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Thank You for Making Us the Best Realty Company!

ASSOCIATED REALTORS®

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Arts & Entertainment

Bar & Grill Winner: Rides Bar & Grill Finalists: ShinyTop Brewing Finalists: Unkie’s Entertainer Restaurant & Lounge Billiards Place Winner: Rides Bar & Grill Finalists: Lizard Creek Ranch Finalists: Salty Suz Campground Winner: Kennedy Park Campground Finalists: Brushy Creek Lake Park Finalists:Dolliver Memorial State Park Community Event/Festival Winner: Downtown Country Jam Finalists: Badgerfest Finalists: Frontier Days DJ Winner: Mojo Productions Finalists: Dean Vinchattle Finalists: Krager Entertainment for Kids Winner: The Community Orchard Finalists: Fort Frenzy Finalists:Southside Martial Arts Event Venue Winner: Laramar Ballroom Finalists: Opera House at FT Museum Finalists: The Cardiff Event Center at Fort Frenzy Family Place Winner: Fort Frenzy Finalists: Fort 8 Theatre Finalists: Studio Fusion Happy Hour Winner: Amigos Finalists: Rides Bar & Grill Finalists: ShinyTop Brewing Live Entertainment Winner: ShinyTop Brewing Finalists: Shellabration, Downtown Country Jam Finalists: Soldier Creek Winery Local Band/Musician Winner: Jared Benson Finalists: Jesse Wilson Finalists: Brady O’Brien Live Finalists: Jeremy Ober Patio Bar Winner: Amigos Finalists: Creekside at Lizard Creek Finalists: Rides Bar & Grill

Wedding Venue Winner: Laramar Ballroom Finalists: Lizard Creek Ranch Finalists: Opera House at FT Museum

Motorcyle/ATV Dealer Winner: Racing Unlimited Finalists: 2 Broke Customs Finalists: Sportsman's Corner Inc.

Nail Salon Winner: Wonder Nails Finalists: Central Nail Finalists: Pretty Nails

Automotive

New Car Dealer Winner: Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota Finalists: Shimkat Motor Company Finalists: Karl Chevrolet GMC Webster City

Personal Trainer Winner: Nik Myers, Southside martial arts Finalists: Kaila Benson, The Fort Dodge Recreation Center Finalists: Matt Hanson, Fort Dodge community Rec Center

Audio Store Winner: Access Audio and Accessories Finalists: 2 Broke Customs Finalists: Shimkat Motor Co. Jeep Auto Glass Repair Winner: Visions Auto Glass & Repair Finalists: A Plus Auto Glass Finalists: ABRA Auto Body Repair of America Finalists: Farrell's Automotive

Oil Change Winner: Shimkat Motor Company Finalists: Doughty Auto, Inc. Finalists: Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota Service

RV Dealer Auto Parts Winner: Good Life RV Webster City Winner: O'Reilly Auto Parts Finalists: Auto Drive, Inc. Finalists: Arnold Motor Supply Finalists: Small Town RV Finalists: Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota Parts Department Service Repair Shop Winner: Benton Auto Repair, LLC Auto Sales Person Finalists : Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota Winner: Cameron Nelson, Shimkat Motor Finalists: Shimkat Motor Company Company Finalists: Jeremy Crimmins, Mark's Auto Mart Tire Place Finalists: Steve Powell, Fort Dodge Ford Winner: Daniel Tire Co. Lincoln Toyota Finalists: Pingel Tyre & Auto Centre Finalists: Shimkat Motor Company Body Shop Winner: Curt Bacon Body Shop Towing Company Finalists: ABRA Auto Body Repair of America Winner: Mid-Iowa Towing Finalists: Zig's Body & Paint Finalists: Custom Auto Service Finalists: Ponderosa Towing Car Wash Winner: Wild Water Car Wash Fort Dodge Used Car Dealer Finalists: Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota Winner: Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota Finalists: Kwik Star - Multiple Locations Finalists: Shimkat Motor Company Finalists: Tidal Wave Auto Spa Finalists: Mark's Auto Mart Detailer Winner: Berning Interior Detailing Finalists: D&T Detailing Finalists: Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota

Body & Soul

Diesel Engine Repair/Service Shop Winner: DP Customs Finalists: Arndt's Auto & Diesel Repair, LLC Finalists: Big D’s Diesel

Barber Shop Winner: The Drill Barbershop Finalists: California Concept One Finalists: Exclusive Hair By Brenda Fitness Center Winner: Rise Womens Fitness & Wellness Finalists: Southside Martial Arts Finalists: The Fort Dodge Recreation Center

Heavy Machinery Winner: Mid Country Machinery Finalists: K.C. Nielsen Ltd. Finalists: Ziegler CAT

Hair Salon Winner: Top Knot Salon Finalists: J&Co. Style Studio Finalists: Real Thing Salon & Spa

Implement Dealer Winner: Ziegler CAT Finalists: K.C. Nielsen Ltd. Finalists: Manson Red Power

Martial Arts Facility Winner: Southside Martial Arts Finalists: Faiferlick Martial Arts Massage Winner: Bodywork By Sheena Finalists: Alleviation Massage Therapy Finalists: Past Tense Therapeutic Massage

Spa Winner: Esthetics by Kelsey Finalists: Beauty Lux by Azures Finalists: Skin Deep Lash and Beauty Lounge Tanning Place Winner: Sun Tan City Finalists: California Concepts Finalists: Cards Tan-N-Fold Tattoo Place Winner: Permanent Collection & Body Finalists: Cryptic Crow Tattoo Shop Finalists: Under the Gun

Food & Drink

Asian/Chinese Winner: Hy-Vee Finalists: Gaga & Hoo Korean Resturant Finalists: Ninja Sushi Steak House Atmosphere Winner: Stella's Coffee Bar Finalists: Rides Bar & Grill Finalists: Salty Suz Bakery Winner: Larita's Cakes 'N More Finalists: Sweet Retreat Baking Co. Finalists: Yummy Crumb Bakery BBQ Winner: Whatcha Smokin BBQ+Brew Finalists: Feedshed Catering Finalists: Sinsational BBQ & Smoked Meats BBQ Rubs Winner: Feedshed Catering Finalists: B.B. Ques LLC Finalists: Rides Bar & Grill BBQ Sauce Winner: Countryside Barbeque Sauce Finalists: B.B. Ques LLC Finalists: Feedshed Catering Beer Selection Winner: ShinyTop Brewing Finalists: Rides Bar & Grill Finalists: River Hops Brewing

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Birthday Place Winner: Fort Frenzy Finalists: Rides Bar & Grill Finalists: The Sports Page Bar & Grill

Fast Food Winner: Taco Tico Finalists: A Pinch of Love Cafe Finalists: Ja-Mar Drive-In Restaurant

Pie Winner: Village Inn Finalists: The Community Orchard Finalsits: Tom Thumb Drive-In

Breakfast Winner: Stella's Coffee Bar Finalists: Village Inn Finalists: Zakeer's Family Restaurant Brewery Winner: ShinyTop Brewing Finalists: River Hops Brewing Finalists: Tractor Lift Brewery

Food Truck Winner: The Feedshack Finalists: Duck King Yum Finalists: Smokin Hot Rednecks

Pizza Winner: CTAP (Community Tap & Pizza) Finalists: Pasquale's Pizza Finalsists:ShinyTop Brewing

Brunch Winner: Olde Boston's Restaurant & Pub Finalists: Village Inn Finalists: Zakeer's Family Restaurant

Fries Winner: Tom Thumb Drive-In Finalists: Ja-Mar Drive-In Restaurant Finalists: McDonald's Hamburgers Winner: Rides Bar & Grill Finalists: Ja-Mar Drive-In Restaurant Finalists: Tom Thumb Drive-In

Prime Rib Winner: Unkie’s Entertainer Restaurant & Lounge Finalists: Casablanca Steak House Finalsits: Rides Bar & Grill

Buffet Winner: Pizza Ranch Finalists: Chef Kitchen Finalists: Olde Boston's Restaurant & Pub

Health Food Winner: Tropical Smoothie Cafe Finalists: BOLDT Nutrition Finalists: Level Up Nutrition

Cake Decorator Winner: Larita's Cakes 'N More Finalists: Hummingbird Confections, Inc. Finalists: Yummy Crumb Bakery

Ice Cream Winner: The Dariette Finalists: Dairy Queen Finalists: Snack Shack Treats n Eats

Caterer Winner: Feedshack Catering Finalists: Olde Boston's Restaurant & Pub Finalists:Sinsational BBQ & Smoked Meats

Italian Winner: Mineral City Mill and Grill Finalists: Casablanca Steak House Finalsits: Pasquale's Pizza

Chicken Winner: Ja-Mar Drive-In Restaurant Finalists: Coalville Stop-n-Shop Finalists: Pizza Ranch

Kept Local Secret Winner: A Pinch of Love Cafe Finalists: Sweet Snax LLC Finalists: Unkie’s Entertainer Restaurant & Lounge

Coffee Winner: Stella's Coffee Bar Finalists: Ardys Mae Coffee & Dessert Finalists: Scooter's Coffee Cookies Winner: Larita's Cakes 'N More Finalists: Sweet Retreat Baking Co. Finalists: Yummy Crumb Bakery Cupcakes Winner: Yummy Crumb Bakery Finalists: Hummingbird Confections, Inc. Finalists: Larita's Cakes 'N More Finalists: Sweet Retreat Baking Co. Delivery Winner: CTAP (Community Tap & Pizza) Finalists: DoorDash Finalists: Rides Bar & Grill Donuts Winner: Tom Thumb Drive-In Finalists: Casey's Finalists: Hy-Vee Bakery Drive Thru Winner: Taco Tico Finalists: Ja-Mar Drive-In Restaurant Finalists: Starbucks

Kid Friendly Resturant Winner: The Sports Page Bar & Grill Finalists: McDonald’s Finalists: Rides Bar & Grill Locker Winner: Sawyer's Meats of Iowa, Inc. Finalists: Clarion Locker Finalists: Stanhope Locker & Market Lunch Winner: The Apple Orchard Cafe at The Community Orchard Finalists: A Pinch of Love Cafe Finalsits: Taco Tico Margarita Winner: Lomita's Mexican Restaurant Finalists: Hacienda Vieja Finalists: Los Tres Amigos Meat Winner: Fareway Meat & Grocery Finalists: Feedshed Catering Finalsits: Sawyer's Meats of Iowa, Inc. Mexican Winner: Lomita's Mexican Restaurant Finalists: Hacienda Vieja Finalsits: Los Tres Amigos

Restaurant Winner: A Pinch of Love Cafe Finalists: Cattlemen's Steakhouse Finalists: Unkie’s Entertainer Restaurant & Lounge Salads Winner: Mineral City Mill and Grill Finalists: Olde Boston's Restaurant & Pub Finalsts: Rides Bar & Grill Seafood Winner: Unkie’s Entertainer Restaurant & Lounge Finalists: Mineral City Mill and Grill Finalists: Ninja Sushi Steak House Servers Winner: ShinyTop Brewing Finalists: Mineral City Mill and Grill Finalists: Rides Bar & Grill Steak Winner: Cattlemen's Steakhouse Finalists: Rides Bar & Grill Finalsits: Unkie’s Entertainer Restaurant & Lounge Subs Winner: Jimmy John's Finalists: Subway Finalists: The Station Tea Room Winner: Tea Thyme Finalists: Bloomers On Central Coffee Shoppe Finalists: Sister Sadie's Wine Selection Winner: Soldier Creek Winery Finalists: Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Finalists: Mineral City Mill and Grill Wings Winner: Buffalo Wild Wings Finalists: Coalville Stop-n-Shop Finalsits: Nine & Dine Restaurant & Bar Finalists: Rides Bar & Grill

Health

Assisted Living or Senior Living Winner: Friendship Haven Finalists: Good Samaritan Society Finalsits: Marian Home

Audiology / Hearing Services Winner: Berry Hearing Aid & Audiology Center Finalists: Hearing Doctors of Iowa Finalists: Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center Chiropractic Practice Winner: Function First Spine and Sport, PLLC. Finalists: Active Health Clinics Finalists: Calisesi Chiropractic Clinic Dental Practice Winner: Maggio Dental Office Finalists: Rolling Hills Dental Clinic, P.C. Finalists: Wright County Family Dental Dentist Winner: Matt Maggio Finalists: Lex Cashmore, Moffitt Dental Finalists: Maria K Becker Dermatologist Winner: Katie Foy, RC Dermatology Fort Dodge Finalists: Crystal Meyer, Lake Dermatology Finalists: Delaney Schara, UnityPoint Clinic Kenyon Road Dietitian Winner: Kayli Stumpf, Trinity Regional Medical Center Finalists: Alex Nguyen, Fort Dodge Community Rec Center Finalists: Rachel Pederson Nutrition Home Healthcare Equipment Provider Winner: Daniel Pharmacy Finalists: UnityPoint at Home, Fort Dodge Finalsits: UnityPoint at Home, Home Medical Equipment In-Home Care Company Winner: UnityPoint at Home, Fort Dodge Finalists: UnityPoint at Home, Home Medical Equipment Finalists: UnityPoint Health, Trinity Regional Medical Center Mental Health Provider Winner: McClintock Psychiatry Services, LLC Finalists: Community Health Center - Fort Dodge Finalists: Deb Koestner-Rees, Van Diest Family Health Clinic of Fort Dodge Optometry Practice Winner: Central Iowa Eyecare Finalists: 515 Visioncare Finalists: Terry Moehnke OD Orthodontic Practice Winner: Shelly Orthodontics, PC Pharmacy Winner: Daniel's Pharmacy Finalists: CVS Pharmacy Finalists: Hy-Vee Pharmacy

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Thursday, November 30, 2023 Physican Winner: Emile Li, Orthopedic Specialists Finalists: Alan Nguyen, DO Finalists: Teri Townsend, UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics - Fort Dodge Podiatry Practice Winner: Iowa Specialty Fort Dodge Clinic Finalists: Midwest Foot & Ankle Center Finalists: Van Diest Family Health Clinic of Webster City Primary Care Practice Winner: Iowa Specialty Fort Dodge Clinic Finalists: UnityPoint Clinic Kenyon Road Family Medicine Finalists: Van Diest Family Health Clinic

Home Care

Carpet Cleaner Winner: Onit Carpet Cleaning Finalists: ServiceMaster by Rice Finalists: SERVPRO of Fort Dodge Carpet/Flooring Store Winner: Flooring America Design Center Finalists: Jims Carpet One Floor & Home Finalists: Midwest Hardwood Floors Cleaning Company Winner: Egeland Express Cleaning Service Finalists: Krazy Klean LLC Finalists: SERVPRO of Fort Dodge Construction Company Winner: Jensen Builders, Ltd. Finalists: Hefley Construction Finalists: Platinum Construction Electrician (Company) Winner: Baker Electric Finalists: Archibald Electric, LLC. Finalists: Bemrich Electric & Telephone Heating & Cooling Company Winner: Moeller Furnace Co. Finalists: Bianchi Heating & Cooling, Inc. Finalists: Orres & Gailey Plumbing Heating & AC Home Improvement Contractor Winner: P&R entry Doors Finalists: B&B Custom Carpentry Finalsits: Superior Siding & Windows Home Remodeling Company Winner: B&B Custom Carpentry Finalists: Birkett Home Improvements Finalists: Doyle Construction Finalists: Wiseman Construction Interior Designer Winner: Wendy Anderson, Flooring America Design Center Finalists: Jim's Carpet One Floor & Home Finalists: Kelsie Bailey with Flooring America Design Center Internet Provider Winner: Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Finalists: Fort Dodge Fiber Finalists: Lehigh Valley Co-Op Telephone Landscaping Company Winner: Smitty's Lawn and Landscape Finalists: Montgomery Mowing & Snow Removal Finalists: Proficient Property Management Lawn Service

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Winner: Nathan Montgomery Mowing Finalists: J&H Lawn Care, LLC. Finalists: Johnson Bro’s Snow & Mow Painting Company Winner: Clavin Painting Finalists: Lyon Painting & Remodel Finalists: Supreme Painting and Power Washing Pest Control Company Winner: Mike's Pest Control Finalists: Don's Pest Control Finalists: Martin Pest Control Plumbing Company Winner: Ball Plumbing, Inc. Finalists: Orres & Gailey Plumbing Heating & AC, Finalists: Riley-Armstrong Plumbing & Heating Roofing Company Winner: Ayala Roofing Finalists: Grell Roofing, LLC. Finalists: Rees Builders, LLC. Sanitation Company Winner: Pederson Sanitation & Recycling Finalists: Speedy Dump, LLC. Finalists: Walters Sanitary Services, Inc. Snow Removal Winner: Johnson Bro’s Snow & Mow Finalists: Diamond Pro Lawn Services Finalists: Platinum Construction Tree Service Winner: Arbor Pro Tree Service Finalists: Estlund Contracting Services Finalists: Warland Tree Service Water Service / Treatment Company Winner: Blue Ribbon Pelham Waters Finalists: Culligan of Fort Dodge Finalists: Rosedale Water Store

Kids & Education

After School Program Winner: St. Edmond Catholic School - SEAS Finalists: Athletics For Education & Success Finalists: Childcare Discovery Center Child Care Provider Winner: Childcare Discovery Center Finalists: Community Christian school Finalists: Community Early Childhood Center Dance / Gymnastics Center Winner: Star Struck Dance Center Finalists: United All Stars Finalists: VDA Powerstars Music School Winner: McSweeny's School of the Performing Arts Finalists: Iowa Central Community College Finalists: Rieman Music

Pets

Financial Planner Winner: Kole Petersen, Central Financial Group Finalists: Cierra Walding, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Finalists: Cole Jaeschke, Central Financial Group

Dog Groomer Winner: Britt’s Spaw Finalists: Amanda’s Paws and Tails Finalists: Wag Swag Dog-Friendly Business Winner: Pet Supplies Plus Fort Dodge Finalists: Bomgaars Finalists: JRG Livestock & Pet Supply

Financial Planning Company Winner: Central Financial Group Finalists: Ameriprise Financial Services Finalists: McCarville Financial Network

Kennel Winner: Britt's Spaw Finalists: Dayton Doggie Dude Ranch Finalists: K9 Country Inn Dog Boarding

Funeral Home Winner: Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home & Cremation Services Finalists: Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services Finalists: Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home

Pet Store Winner: Pet Supplies Plus Finalists: Bomgaars Finalists: JRG Livestock & Pet Supply Veterinarian Winner: Dr. Culley M. Holm, Holm Animal Hospital Finalists: Mike Bottorff, East Lawn Animal Hospital Finalists: Robert Shipley, Dayton Veterinary Clinic Veterinary Practice Winner: Holm Animal Hospital Finalists: East Lawn Animal Hospital Finalists: Family Pet Medical Center

Home Inspection Company Winner: Don Halligan, Halligan Home Inspection Services Finalists: Dan Doster, DCD Certified Home Inspection Finalists: Dennis Feldmann Construction Hotel/Motel Winner: Brookstone Inn & Suites Fort Dodge Finalists: Best Western Starlite Village Finalists: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Dodge

Professional Services

Insurance Agency Winner: KHI Solutions Finalists: State Farm Finalists: Town & Country Insurance

Alarm System/Security Systems Winner: IFC Security/Iowa Fire Control, LLC. Finalists: Modern Sound Engineering Inc. Finalists: Per Mar Security Services

Insurance Agent Winner: Mitch Lunn, State Farm Insurance Agent Finalists: Chuy Rivas, COUNTRY Financial Finalists:Mike Johnson, Calvert and Johnson Insurance Agency

Abstract Company Winner: Abstract Associates of Iowa, Inc. Finalists: Pocahontas Abstract Company

Appraisal Company Winner: Kesterson Appraisal & Consulting Finalists: Johnson Appraisal Services Finalists: Sunderman Farm Management Bank Winner: Availa Bank Finalists: First State Bank Finalists: Northwest Bank Credit Union Winner: Citizens Community Credit Union Finalists: Fort Dodge Family Credit Union Finalists: Peoples Credit Union

Law Firm Winner: Crimmins & Kehm Law Firm Finalists: Conrad Law Firm Finalists: The Johnson Law Firm Lawyer Winner: Ryan Kehm, Crimmins & Kehm Law Firm Finalists: John Engler, Johnson, Mulholland, Cochrane, Cochrane, Yung & Engler, P.L.C. Finalists: Neven Conrad, Conrad Law Firm

Thanks for Voting us Best Home Improvement Contractor and Remodeling Company!

Preschool Winner: St. Edmond Catholic K-12 School Finalists: Childcare Discovery Center Finalists: Early Childhood Center School Winner: St. Edmond Catholic K-12 School Finalists: Fort Dodge Community School District Finalists: Southeast Valley Elementary Farnhamville

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www.messengernews.net Loan Officer Winner: Patty Larson, Availa Bank Finalists: Brooke Waterbury, Peoples Credit Union Finalists: Ted Beran, GreenState Credit Union Loan Service Winner: Availa Bank Finalists: GreenState Credit Union Finalists: Peoples Credit Union Local Website Winner: Peoples Credit Union Finalists: Redhead Tribe Logos Finalists: Spin Markket + Digital Moving Company Winner: Crimmins Relocation Services Finalists: A-1 Moving Fort Dodge Finalists: Lifestyles Moving Place of Worship Winner: Harvest Baptist Church Finalists: Holy Trinity Catholic Church Finalists: Prairie Lakes Church Place to Work Winner: Friendship Haven Finalists: Iowa Specialty Hospital and Clinics Finalists: Peoples Credit Union Professional Photographer Winner: Libby Gargano, The Grey Collective Finalists: Brittany Lauren Photography Finalists: Olivia Ferris, Ruth Artistry Real Estate Agent Winner: Lindsey McKinney, RE/MAX Finalists: Brittnee Harris. Bickford Reality Finalists: Keenan Schurr, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Company Winner: Coldwell Banker Associated Realtors Finalists: Bickford Realty Finalists: Re/Max of Fort Dodge, Inc. Tax Preparer / CPA Winner: Abby Berger, H&R Block Finalists: Conrad Law Firm Finalists: Fort & Schlegel, CPA Teller Winner: Kathy Spal, Peoples Credit Union Finalists: Brianna Murray, First Interstate Bank Finalists: Linda Dangelser, Peoples Credit Union

The Messenger/Fort Dodge, Iowa Travel Agency Winner: Northland Travel Finalists: Travel and Transport, Vacation Planning Specialists Finalists: Trips by Dawn Trucking Company Winner: Decker Truck Line, Inc. Finalists: Jaeschke Trucking, LLC. Finalists: M S and Sons Corporation

Shopping

Appliance Service/Repair Store Winner: Ross' Appliance Center Finalists: Fort Dodge Hometown Appliances & More Finalists: Seiler Appliance Inc. Bike Store Winner: Walker’s Bike Shop, LLC. Finalists: Target Finalists: Walmart Book Store Winner: The Green Dragon Bookshop Finalists: Bookworm & Videos Finalists: Fort Dodge Public Library Computer Service Place Winner: Little Joe's Computers Finalists: Bemrich Electric & Telephone Finalists: DKS Computer Specialist Consignment Store Winner: The General Store - Fort Dodge Finalists: Key On Central Finalists: Secrets Convenience Store Winner: Kwik Star - Fort Dodge Finalists: Coalville Stop-n-Shop Finalists: Marker 126 Discount Store Winner: Marshall's Finalists: Hobby Lobby Finalists: Target Farm Store Winner: Bomgaars - Fort Dodge Finalists: Bomgaars - Humboldt Finalists: JRG Livestock & Pet Supply Florist Winner: Becker Florists, Inc. Finalists: Foxtail Floral Finalists: Hy-Vee Floral

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Gift Shop Winner: Humboldt Engraving & Gifts, LLC. Finalists: Homespun Collection Finalists: Nins Custom Creations

Men's Clothing Store Winner: Foley Clothing Finalists: Buckle Finalists: Kohl's

Golf Shop Winner: Golf Central Finalists: Decker Sporting Goods Inc Finalists: Fort Dodge Country Club

Party Store Winner: Party Productions, Inc. Finalists: Dollar Tree Finalists: Hobby Lobby

Greenhouse Winner: Smittys Garden Center Finalists: Becker Florists, Inc. Finalists: Highway 7 Market

Place to Buy Appliances Winner: Ross' Appliance Center Finalists: Harp's Outlet Finalists: Seiler Appliance, Inc.

Grocery Store Winner: Fareway Grocery Finalists: ALDI Finalists:Hy-Vee Grocery Store - Fort Dodge

Place to Buy Furniture Winner: Christ Furniture Finalists: Homemakers Furniture Finalists: Mikos & Matt Furniture Co., Inc. Finalists: Slumberland Furniture

Hobby Gaming Store Winner: Hobby Lobby Finalists: Dungeons and Dodgers Finalists: GameStop Home Decor Winner: Hobby Lobby Finalists: Homespun Collection Finalists: Nins Custom Creations Home Improvement Store Winner: Menards Finalists: Flooring America Design Center Finalists: Urness Hardware & Appliance Jewelry Store Winner: Riddle's Jewelry - Ft. Dodge Finalists: Gilbert Jewelers Finalists: Kay Jewelers Landscape Supply Store Winner: Smitty's Lawn and Landscape Finalists: Maier Landscape & Hauling Finalists: Menards Lawn Equipment Winner: The Iowa Outdoors Hardware and Rental Store Finalists: K.C. Nielsen Ltd. Finalists: S & L Equipment Liquor Store Winner: Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Finalists: Fareway Grocery Finalists: Karen's Spirits & Wine, Ltd. Lumber Store Winner: Beisser Lumber Company Finalists: Engquist Lumber Co. Finalists: Menards

Produce Winner: Fareway Grocery Finalists: ALDI Finalists: Highway 7 Market Finalists: Hy-Vee Grocery Store Screen Printing Winner: Mad Rabbit Dezign Finalists: Optic Ink Finalists: Redhead Tribe Logos Shoe Store Winner: Brown's Shoe Fit Co. Finalists: Marshalls Finalists: Shoe Sensation Sports Store Winner: Decker Sporting Goods, Inc. Finalists: Iowa Outdoor Store Finalists: J&J Sports Finalists: Walmart Trophy/Engraving Company Winner: Walsh Engraving Vinyl Banners/Vehicle Wraps Winner: Dodge Graphix Finalists: K.Stein Designs Finalists: Optic Ink Women's Clothing Store Winner: Carbon Boutique Finalists: Cato Fashions Finalists: Katy Lynn Boutique

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CATTLEMEN’S S T E A K H O U S E

Come See Why We’re the Best!

Thank You for Voting Us

Best Steak!

Best Restaurant 508 W Main St, Sac City

(712) 662-8005

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST AUDIOLOGIST/HEARING SERVIES AGAIN!!

Fort Dodge’s Oldest Established Hearing Aid Center Since 1949!

Berry Hearing Aid & Audiology Centers FORT DODGE AREA AUDIOLOGY SERVICES • Complete Hearing Tests & Hearing Aid Evaluations • No Gimmicks, No False Discounts • No Cost-No Obligation Trial Wearing Period • Computerized Hearing Aid Analysis And Fittings • All-Make Repairs, Batteries, Accessories

Give the gift Coral M Jud, Au.D. - Doctorate of Audiology of memories Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist wiDodge th a trip! 515.573.7821 • 800.728.7821 9 N 18th Street Fort

w/Offices in Pocahontas & Lake City

2023 Best Travel Agency Thank you to my loyal customers!

Trips by Dawn is a full-service travel agency located in West Bend, specializing in romantic honeymoons, tropical getaways, and family adventures, dedicated to coordinating your most memorable vacations.

dawn@tripsbydawn.com | 515-320-0793

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Thanks for Voting Us the

Best Liquor Store & Asian/Chinese Appreciate Being the finalist for Best: • Donuts • Florist • Produce • Grocery Store • Pharmacy • Wine Selection

Fort Dodge

Employee Owned

115 S. 29th St. • Fort Dodge, IA • 515-573-4105

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THANKS FOR VOTING US BEST IN

SCREEN PRINTING!

Thanks for the support for the last 3 years.

We couldn’t have done it without all of you!

We are a full service custom design and Branding Company, we specialize in apparel screen printing, vehicle wraps and quality promotional products

madrabbitdezign.com

515-573-3784 407 South 19th Street Fort Dodge IOWA Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm Fri 8:00am-2:00pm • Closed Sat & Sun

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I love this town.

Mitch Lunn, Agent

616 N 15th St. Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (515) 576-4171 www.golunn.com

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Thank you to everyone who voted for us.

I want to extend a HUGE thank you to my team, Jenni & Colette, for making a difference every day in the lives of the customers we serve. You both rock!

State Farm, Bloomington, IL

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Voted Best Roofing Company!

Protect your largest investment with our reliable roofing services!

Roof Installation • Roof Replacement • Residential and Commercial

CALL US TODAY! 515-571-1411 Ayala Roofing | Fort Dodge | ayalasam@hotmail.com | 515-571-1411 | www.ayalaroofingia.com

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Thank You For Voting Us

BEST CARPET/ FLOORING STORE BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER Wendy Anderson

BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER Kelsie Bailey BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

Proudly Serving Our Community Since 1973 3026 5th Avenue South • Fort Dodge • 515-576-4176 Monday-Friday: 8am - 6pm • Saturday: 9am - Noon • Closed Sunday

www.flooringamerica-designcenter.com

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Let your Hometown Experts at Jim’s Carpet One help with your custom bath and kitchen cabinet and tile needs

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3557 5th Ave So. Fort Dodge 515-955-2207 • jimscarpetonefortdodge.com

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Services Offered • Residential and Commercial • Emergency Repairs • Faucets • Water Lines • Water Heaters Voted Best • Fixtures Plumbing Company!

1896 Kountry Ln Fort Dodge, IA (515) 955-2255 • www.ballplumbingfd.com

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