Reader's Choice Awards 2009

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Thank you for voting for your favorites in this year’s Reader’s Choice Awards!

For a complete list of this year’s winners see page 2

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AUTO PARTS 1st NAPA 2nd Advanced Auto 3rd Auto Zone

PARK 1st Bayliss Park 2nd Fairmont Park 3rd Lake Manawa State Park

PIZZA 1st Pizza King 2nd Godfather’s 3rd Pizza Counter

MEAT 1st Fareway Stores 2nd Hy-Vee 3rd Straka Brothers Meats

CELL PHONE PROVIDER 1st Verizon Wireless 2nd Sprint-Intouch Wireless 3rd Alltel

HOTEL 1st Ameristar-Holiday Inn 2nd Settle Inn 3rd Harrah’s

AUTO REPAIR 1st Don’s Automotive 2nd Drennen Automotive 3rd Atherton Automotive

BARBECUE 1st Famous Dave’s 2nd Boxer BBQ 3rd Buffalo Wild Wings

SALAD BAR 1st Ruby Tuesday 2nd Hy-Vee 3rd Golden Corral

NURSERY/GREENHOUSE 1st Sherbondy’s Garden Center 2nd Diller Greenhouses 3rd Hy-Vee

CEMENT/MASONRY SUPPLIER 1st Ready Mix 2nd Menards 3rd Dillard Avery

INSURANCE AGENT 1st Jay Simms-Gade Insurance 2nd Fred Hill-State Farm 3rd Judd Knispel-State Farm

BODY SHOP 1st Tom’s Body Shop 2nd Montang Body Shop 3rd Varn’s Body Shop

BREAKFAST 1st Village Inn 2nd Duncan’s Cafe 3rd Main Street Cafe

SEAFOOD 1st Red Lobster 2nd Long John Silver’s 3rd Pizza King

OFFICE SUPPLY 1st OfficeMax 2nd Office Depot 3rd Wal-Mart

CHIROPRACTOR 1st Dr. Dan Hagen 2nd Dr. Dan Kjeldgaard 3rd Dr. Stanley Dirks

CAR WASH 1st Gorilla Car Wash 2nd Bucky’s 3rd Eddy’s

BUFFET 1st Golden Corral 2nd Heritage Buffet-Ameristar 3rd Fresh Market Square BuffetHarrah’s Casino

STEAK 1st Pizza King 2nd 360 Steakhouse Harrah’s 3rd Applebee’s

PET SUPPLIES 1st Petsmart 2nd Petco 3rd Pet Barn

INTERNET 1st Cox Communications 2nd Qwest Communications 3rd Frontier

SUNDAY BRUNCH 1st Heritage Buffet-Ameristar 2nd Fresh Market Square-Harrah’s 3rd Village Inn

CREDIT UNION 1st Centris Federal Credit Union 2nd United Credit Union 3rd SAC Federal Credit Union

PHARMACY 1st Walgreens 2nd Hy-Vee 3rd Super Saver

LAWN SERVICE/LANDSCAPING 1st Struyk Turf Ltd. & Maintenance 2nd Pinnacle 3rd Preferred Lawn

TENDERLOIN 1st LPL’s Lounge 2nd Dan & Jami’s Railway Inn 3rd Dairy Queen

DANCE STUDIO 1st Kerri’s Dance Studio 2nd Dee Dee’s Dance Studio 3rd A Step Ahead Dance Studio

SHOE STORE 1st Dillard’s 2nd Famous Footwear 3rd Marcus

MASSAGE THERAPIST 1st Jackie Wilson-Attitudes Salon 2nd Kat Dunham-Definition Salon & Spa 3rd Michelle Foutch-The Center

NEW CAR DEALER 1st McMullen Ford 2nd Classic Chevrolet Cadillac 3rd Edwards Hyundai Subaru OIL CHANGE 1st Grease Monkey 2nd Don’s Automotive 3rd Eddy’s

CHICKEN 1st KFC 2nd Pizza King 3rd Dan & Jami’s Railway Inn HOT DOG 1st Christy Creme 2nd The Dog House 3rd Dairy Queen

USED CAR DEALER 1st Rhoden 2nd Classic Chevrolet Cadillac 3rd McMullen Ford

ASIAN 1st HuHot Mongolian Grill 2nd Great Wall of China 3rd Taste of China

AUTO SALESMAN 1st Mike Wallace-McMullen Ford 2nd Jim Pettit-Rhoden 2nd Dick Spencer-Classic

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DESSERT 1st Dairy Queen 2nd Village Inn 3rd Applebees

BAR 1st Barley’s 2nd Dan & Jami’s Railway Inn 3rd Scott Street Pub

FAST FOOD 1st McDonald’s 2nd Burger King 3rd Jimmy John’s

BARTENDER 1st Chad-Dan & Jami’s Railway Inn 2nd Chad-Barley’s 3rd Alex-Cellar 19

DELI/SANDWICHES 1st Subway 2nd Jimmy John’s 3rd Cellar 19

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SERVICE 1st Pizza King 2nd Cellar 19 3rd Riverside Grille

GOLF COURSE 1st Bent Tree 2nd Dodge Riverside 3rd Fox Run

HAMBURGER 1st Burgers on Broadway 2nd Christy Creme 3rd Burger King

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HAPPY HOUR 1st Barley’s 2nd Dan & Jami’s Railway Inn 3rd LPL’s

HEALTHY 1st Subway 2nd Cellar 19 3rd Panera Bread

INDOOR PLAY CENTER 1st Family Fun Center 2nd Lunar Golf 3rd Fun Plex

ICE CREAM/YOGURT 1st Dairy Queen 2nd Christy Creme 3rd Tastee Treat

LIVE VENUE 1st Stir Concert Cove 2nd Mid-America Center 3rd Amerisports-Ameristar

ITALIAN/PASTA 1st Pizza King 2nd Fazoli’s 3rd Lansky’s

HEALTH FOOD 1st Bambi’s Green Acres 2nd Hy-Vee 3rd No Name Nutrition

MOVIE THEATRE 1st Star Cinema 2nd Omni 4 3rd Bayliss Park

MEXICAN 1st La Mesa 2nd Jonesy’s Taco House 3rd Alvarado’s Mexican Food

JEWELRY 1st Steven’s Jewelers 2nd Greenburg’s 3rd Brodkey’s Jewelers

MUSEUM 1st Union Pacific Railroad Museum 2nd General Dodge House 3rd Omaha Children’s Museum

OVERALL RESTAURANT 1st Pizza King 2nd Applebee’s 3rd La Mesa

LIQUOR 1st Hy-Vee Drugstore 2nd Regal Liquor 3rd Metro Liquor

HARDWARE 1st Menards 2nd Hanusa Hardware & Rental 3rd Westlake/Ace

SHOPPING CENTER 1st Metro Crossing Shopping Center 2nd Mall of the Bluffs 3rd Market Place

DAYCARE 1st Alegent Little Blessings 2nd Little Hands 3rd YMCA DENTIST 1st Dr. James R. Knott 2nd Dr. Bradley D. Higginbotham 3rd Dr. Schierbrock

SPORTING GOODS 1st Midwest Sporting Goods 2nd Bass Pro 3rd Dick’s Sporting Goods

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 1st Briarwood 2nd Bent Tree 3rd Forest Glen

THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT STORE 1st Goodwill 2nd MOHM’s Place 3rd Community of Christ

DRYWALL CONTRACTOR 1st Bill Cox 2nd Rick McDonald 3rd Advanced Drywall

VINEYARD 1st Loess Hills Vineyard & Winery 2nd Breezy Hills Winery 3rd Kings Crossing Vineyard & Winery

ELECTRICIAN 1st Rusty Roth-Tycon 2nd Bill Cox 3rd Bluffs Electric

ACCOUNTANT 1st Dickinson and Clark, CPA’s, PC 2nd Chance, Chance & Co. 3rd Tim Courtney APPRAISER 1st Bob Knox 2nd Midwest Appraisal 3rd Brad McCarthy AUCTIONEEER 1st Byron Menke 2nd Gail Hunter 3rd Gary Juranek BANK 1st Peoples National Bank 2nd US Bank 3rd Council Bluffs Savings Bank

EYE DOCTOR 1st Dr. Barry Jose 2nd Dr. David Hanks 3rd Dr. Mindy Gordon EYE GLASSES 1st The Spec Shoppe 2nd Eyemasters 3rd Family Eye Care FENCE CONTRACTOR 1st Acreage Fence 2nd American Fence 3rd First Line Fence FINANCIAL ADVISOR 1st Dickinson Investment Advisors 2nd Roger Carlon 3rd Alan L. Coleman

NURSING HOME 1st Bethany Lutheran Home 2nd Midlands Living Center 3rd Woodlands Rehabilitation Center OB/GYN 1st Dr. Jorge Garcia-Padial - Metro OB/GYN 2nd Dr. Jorge Sotolongo - Metro OB/GYN 3rd Dr. Norman E. Ferrer Metro OB/GYN PAINTING CONTRACTOR 1st CT Hanson & Sons 2nd Avis 3rd River City Painting PHOTOGRAPHER 1st Jack Holder 2nd Bob Pyles Studio 3rd Jack Hanson PLUMBER 1st Bogardus Plumbing 2nd Burton Plumbing 3rd Gohlinghorst Plumbing REALTOR 1st Ryan Powell-CBSHOME 2nd Jason James-Heartland Properties 3rd John Jerkovich-Heartland Properties PHYSICAL THERAPIST 1st Flex Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine 2nd Hopp Physical Therapy 3rd Jennie Edmundson

FITNESS CENTER 1st Curves 2nd Fit 4 Life 3rd Anytime Fitness

PHYSICIAN 1st Dr. Christian Jones 2nd Dr. James Walen-Alegent 3rd Dr. Alan Fisher-Alegent

HEARING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL 1st Beltone 2nd Grace Hearing Instruments 3rd Glassman’s

REAL ESTATE COMPANY 1st NP Dodge Real Estate 2nd Heartland Properties 3rd Key Real Estate

BEAUTY SALON 1st Definition Salon & Spa 2nd Attitudes Full Service Salon 3rd The Gallery Salon

HEATING & AIR 1st R.J. Nelson Co. Inc. 2nd Norm’s Heating & Air Cond.

3rd Moore’s Service Inc.

TANNING SALON 1st Ashley Lynn’s 2nd SunKiss’d Tanning Salon 3rd Tanworld

BUILDER 1st Olson Brothers 2nd Liberty Homes 3rd Tweedt Engineering & Const.

HOSPITAL 1st Alegent Health Mercy Hospital 2nd Jennie Edmundson Hospital 3rd Nebraska Medical Center

BANK TELLER 1st Kim Thornton-Peoples 2nd Dani-First National 3rd Amanda-TS Bank BARBER SHOP 1st Ron’s Barber Shop 2nd Russ and Jerry’s 3rd Sam’s Hairport

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3.) Eddy’s, 2713 S. 24th St., (712) 256-2713; 3434 Nebraska Ave., (712) 322-3434; 1839 Madison Ave., (712) 322-9139; 2924 N. Broadway, (712) 322-4403; 503 Ninth Ave., (712) 323-3433; and 611 E. Broadway, (712) 322-3957.

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NAPA Auto Parts, 2629 W. Broadway, was selected as the area’s favorite auto parts store as part of The Daily Nonpareil’s 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards.

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1.) NAPA Auto Parts, 2629 W. Broadway, (712) 323-7527, is still the reigning favorite for auto parts purchases by the readers of The Daily Nonpareil.

Jeremy Herring, assistant manager, said he was happy about the recognition and said the store strives to provide the best customer service.

“I am very happy we were selected by the readers of the Nonpareil,” he said. “I think that is six years now.”

Herring said he believes NAPA continues to be selected as the favorite auto parts store because of their customer service.

“It all comes down to customer service,” he said. “We have a knowledgeable, experienced crew here that does everything they can to resolve problems for customers.”

Herring is the rookie of the NAPA crew with two years of experience, but many employees have been with company for between 10 and 30 years.

“Don Spidell has been with us for 37 years, and there are a couple of others for over 20 years,” Herring added.

“We try to do everything we can to help our customers when they walk in the store, and if we can’t help them we will find someone who can.”

2.) Advanced Auto Parts, 2729 W. Broadway, (712) 323-9288, and 609 32nd Ave., (712) 3660445.

3.) Autozone, 2811 W. Broadway, (712) 325-9024.

1.) Don’s Automotive, 2025 W. Broadway, (712) 328-2377, has been named the favorite place to have your car fixed.

Don’s Automotive has been offering complete auto and light truck repair since 1967.

Shelly Wilkinson, office manager, said the staff was happy to receive the honor.

“We are a family owned and operated business and we really appreciate the readers selecting us,” Wilkinson said.

2.) Drennen Automotive, 1023 N. 16th St., (712) 323-7845.

3.) Atherton Automotive, 2900 W. Broadway, (712) 322-2900.

Favorite body shop 1.) Tom’s Body Shop, 1213 N. 16th St., (712) 328-7224, is once again the Reader’s Choice for favorite body shop in Council Bluffs.

Co-owner Anna Lantry said she was surprised when she heard the news.

“I think it is excellent,” she said. “I’m just very surprised.”

Gorilla Wash, which has several locations in Council Bluffs was selected as the area’s favorite car wash.

Lantry said she thinks that customers chose Tom’s Body Shop because they offer excellent customer service and quality repairs.

“We try to make it as convenient for our customers as we possibly can,” she added.

Lantry said the six employees at the shop have over 50 years of experience in the auto body industry.

“There is not a lot that we haven’t seen,” she said.

Lantry said the shop wouldn’t let the award go to their heads, and they will continue to strive to do quality work.

“I want to thank the community for choosing us,” she said.

2.) Montang Body Shop, 1426 Second Ave., (712) 322-1088.

3.) Varn’s Body Shop, 1604 Ave. J, (712) 323-7093.

With multiple locations throughout the city, Gorilla Wash has made the leap to the number one spot among readers as the place to wash the grime off a vehicle in Council Bluffs.

With touchless automatic washes and multiple self-serve bays, Gorilla Wash provides a convenient, quick stop to remove the summer filth or the winter slush.

2.) Bucky’s Express, 15 N.

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Favorite car wash 1.) Gorilla Wash, 512 23rd Ave., (712) 323-9558; 114 E. Broadway, (712) 329-0220; 3003 W. Broadway, (712) 329-0704; and 1270 E. Pierce St., (712) 3880616; has been selected as the Reader’s Choice for the favorite car wash in town.

1.) McMullen Ford, 3401 South Expressway, (712) 3660531, has been chosen as the favorite choice to buy a new vehicle.

Scott McMullen, president of McMullen Ford, said he was excited to hear that McMullen was selected as the favorite new auto dealer in Council Bluffs.

McMullen said it takes a dedicated staff to maintain a high level of success.

“I am very proud of our sales consultants, the support staff, service, parts and body work staff,” he said. “They all do a good job working together as a team to make it a wonderful allaround experience for customers looking to buy new vehicles.”

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The Daily Nonpareil McMullen said he thinks that customers keep coming back to McMullen Ford because they are treated in a fair manner. A second generation “car guy,” McMullen said how you treat customers is important. While it is a business about making money, you have to treat customers fairly, he said.

“My father always told me, ‘Pigs get fed and hogs get slaughtered,’” he said. “We treat people like we would want to be treated.

“We appreciate all of the support.”

2.) Classic Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1010 34th Ave., (712) 366-2541.

3.) Edwards Subaru-Hyundai, 1029 32nd St., (712) 366-9411.

Favorite oil change 1.) Grease Monkey, 2700 W. Broadway, (712) 325-1440, has been selected as the favorite place for an oil change.

Pete Krause, co-owner of Grease Monkey, said he appreciated being honored by the readers of The Daily Nonpareil.

“I think we were chosen because we do quality work,” Krause said.

The shop runs through between 70 and 80 vehicles a day.

One thing that he thinks his

READER’S CHOICE 2009 customers like is that at least one of three owners of the business is always at the shop, and sometimes, all three are there.

“Our crew is very experienced, some have been with me for over 10 years,” Krause said. “We don’t have much turnover, so our customers are accustomed to seeing the same faces.”

2.) Don’s Automotive, 2025 W. Broadway, (712) 328-2377.

3.) Eddy’s, 1839 Madison Ave., (712) 322-9139.

Favorite used auto dealer 1.) Rhoden Auto Center, 3400 South Expressway, (712) 3669400, has once again been selected as the favorite place in Council Bluffs to buy a used vehicle.

The knowledgeable staff of 20 to 25 salespeople offers more than 300 previously owned vehicles, and customers are invited to go to www.rhodenauto.com and search the 24-hour online inventory.

Rhoden Auto has been established in the area for more than 36 years and continues to serve the Council Bluffs area.

2.) Classic Chevrolet-Cadillac,

1010 34th Ave., (712) 366-2541.

3.) McMullen Ford, 3401 South Expressway, (712) 3660531.

Favorite auto salesman 1.) Mike Wallace, McMullen Ford, 3401 South Expressway, (712) 366-0531, has been chosen as the best person to buy a vehicle from in Council Bluffs.

Scott McMullen, president of McMullen Ford, was not sur-

prised that Wallace was selected as the favorite auto salesman.

“He’s been in the business for decades and does a wonderful job,” McMullen said. “He is updated on all of the Ford products and well studied, which is a high compliment.”

McMullen said that because Wallace understands Ford products so well, he is able to effectively match customers with vehicles they will find useful.

McMullen added that Wallace was one of only 22 sales consul-

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“He is able to match up the right product for the customer and make sure they get the most value for the their buck,” McMullen said.

2.) Jim Petit, Rhoden Auto Center, 3400 South Expressway, (712) 366-9400.

3.) Dick Spencer, Classic Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1010 34th Ave., (712) 366-2541.

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ENTERTAINMENT Favorite bowling center 1.) Thunderbowl, 1900 Madison Ave., (712) 328-2374, has been picked as the favorite place to bowl a few frames by the readers of The Daily Nonpareil.

Thunderbowl offers more lanes, 32, than any other bowling center in Council Bluffs. The facility has state-of-the-art computerized scoring and bumpers available on all lanes.

Televisions located throughtout the bowling center give the sports enthusiast a wide spectrum of events to watch while enjoying a couple of games of bowling.

Fall leagues, including women’s, men’s, mixed and youth leagues, have already started and provide bowling opportunities for everyone.

2.) Regal Lanes, 15 State St., (712) 323-9900.

3.) Lightning Bowl, 105 N. 12th St., (712) 322-4494.

Favorite bar 1.) Barley’s, 114 W. Broadway,

Barley’s Web site states. “With the concept of being a civic and neighborhood minded ‘bar’ that served food just above the rest, Barley’s has successfully parlayed this into the meeting point for many reunions, community meetings, rehearsal dinners, funeral receptions and countless other parties through the years.

“We have been lucky and proud to watch this block grow into a vibrant entertainment district.”

2.) Dan & Jami’s Railway Inn, 115 S. 12th St., (712) 328-9913.

3.) Scott Street Pub, 25 Scott St., (712) 328-7275.

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Thunderbowl, 1900 Madison Ave., was selected The Daily Nonpareil Reader’s Choice for favorite bowling center.

(712) 322-0306, has been selected as the favorite bar in the area.

A mainstay of the West Broadway strip, Barley’s attracts clientele of all ages.

Initially a small, intimate bar when it opened in July 2001, the

remodeling of the building next door at 112 W. Broadway in 2006 allowed the business to expand and grow.

“Realizing that people can get a beer and a burger anywhere, Barley’s strives to become your favorite place to enjoy them,”

Favorite bartender 1.) Chad at Dan & Jami’s Railway Inn, 115 S. 12th St., (712) 328-9913, has been named the favorite bartender in the area.

Dan Driscoll, co-owner of Dan & Jami’s Railway Inn, said that he wasn’t surprised to learn that bartender Chad Vanscoy was chosen as favorite bartender.

“He’s a likeable guy,” Driscoll said. “Once you start talking to him, it’s hard not to stay attracted.”

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“It says a lot about him; he’s not here all the time, and he was still selected,” Driscoll said.

2.) Chad at Barley’s, 114 W. Broadway, (712) 322-0306.

3.) Alex at Cellar 19, 928 Valley View Drive, Suite 19, (712) 323-9463.

Favorite casino 1.) Ameristar Casino and Hotel, 2200 River Road, (712) 328-8888, has been named the favorite casino by the readers of The Daily Nonpareil.

2.) Horseshoe Casino, 2701 23rd Ave., (877) 771-SHOE. 3.) Harrah’s Casino and Hotel, 1 Harrah’s Blvd., (712) 329-6000.

Favorite golf course 1.) Bent Tree Golf Course, 23579 Hwy 6, (712) 566-9441, has been picked as the readers’ favorite place to swing the wrenches.

Rolling terrain and dramatic elevation changes make Bent Tree Golf Course one of the most unique and challenging courses in the area.

Five sets of tees can stretch the course to more than 7,000 yards from the back tees, which allows Bent Tree Golf Course to host golfers of all skill levels.

Bent Tree PGA Professional Joe Madsen thanked the readers for choosing Bent Tree and said he was excited to hear about the selection.

Madsen said the layout of the golf course is what golfers seem to enjoy the most.

“The layout is exceptional.

We have 18 different holes, and they are all unique and have

their own character,” Madsen said. “And the condition of the course is starting to match the layout.”

Madsen many golfers have commented that the greens at Bent Tree are the best in the metropolitan area.

“That’s saying a lot, because there are a lot of golf courses in the area,” he added.

2.) Dodge Riverside Golf Club, 2 Harrah’s Blvd., (712) 328-4660.

3.) Fox Run Golf Course, 3001 Macineery, (712) 3664653.

Favorite happy hour 1.) Barley’s, 114 W. Broadway, (712) 322-0306, has been named the favorite spot to spend happy hour.

A casual setting with plenty of room to roam has made Barley’s the favorite spot to relax after a rough day at the office.

Drink specials and an informal atmosphere allow co-workers to unwind, talk and enjoy a beverage.

“Whether celebrating with friends & family or unwinding after work, Barley’s offers a fantastic assortment of domestic and import beers as well as a variety of mixed specialties,”

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Barley’s Web site states. “So please come over and enjoy our hospitality.”

2.) Dan & Jami’s Railway Inn, 115 S. 12th St., (712) 3289913.

3.) LPL’s Lounge, 1707 Harry Langdon Blvd., (712) 325-9617.

Favorite indoor play center 1.) Family Fun Center, 7052 Dodge St., Omaha, (402) 5541925, has been named the best indoor play center in the area.

The Family Fun Center has been the area’s family entertainment center since 1982.

The Family Fun Center is known for its video game arcade with more than 250 video games, the Family Fun Center has more than not only any other area arcade, but also more than any other arcade in the Midwest.

Plus, if you want to go home with a prize, you can play one of the many ticket games like Skeeball, Wheel ‘em In, Colorama or many more redemption prize games.

2.) Lunar Golf, Mall of the Bluffs, 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 352-0471.

3.) Fun Plex, 7003 Q St., Omaha, (402) 331-8436.

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Favorite live entertainment venue 1.) Stir Concert Cove, 1 Harrah’s Blvd., (712) 329-6000, has been named the best live entertainment venue in the area by the readers of The Daily Nonpareil.

Missy Hardersen, marketing entertainment manager for Harrah’s and Horseshoe Casinos, said her staff was excited about once again being named the favorite live entertainment venue in the area.

“We are thrilled that Harrah’s Stir Concert Cove is once again the best live entertainment venue,” she said. “We take pride in

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bringing a variety of outstanding entertainment to the area.”

With live acts playing on the stage regularly from late spring to early fall, the Stir Concert Cove offers a variety of performers with something appealing for everybody. This year alone, Stir Concert Cove featured acts ranging from rock legend Joe Cocker to Rob Thomas.

The variety of acts continues to appeal to readers.

“Thank you to all for your continued support,” Hardersen said.

2.) The Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way, (712) 323-0536.

3.) Amerisports Bar, 2200 River Road, (712) 328-8888.

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Favorite movie theater 1.) Kerasotes Star Cinema, 3220 23rd Ave., (712) 256-7827.

“Kerasotes Star Cinema is very pleased to win Reader’s Choice,” said Steve Carpenter, special promotions manager.

“This is a reflection of complex manager Deanna Krug and her staff.”

Carpenter pointed to the IMAX screen, Five Buck Club and free drink refills as well as a

team that works together to bring Council Bluffs “the best movie going experience.”

2.) Omni Center, 300 W. Broadway, (712) 325-6553.

3.) Bayliss Park, 100 Pearl St.

Favorite museum 1.) Union Pacific Railroad Museum, 200 Pearl St., (712) 501-3844.

Housed in the Carnegie Library, the museum continues to attract visitors from near and

far. Museum director Beth Lindquist said the UPRR Museum has the personal touch.

“Many people can relate to it, because they have had family involved with Union Pacific or the railroad,” she said.

The museum currently has an Abraham Lincoln bicentennial exhibit on display and hopes to have a permanent passenger rail exhibit ready by next spring.

2.) Historic General Dodge House, 603 Third St., (712) 322-

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3.)

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Favorite park 1.) Bayliss Park, 100 Pearl St. Larry Foster, parks and recreation director, said Bayliss is truly a community park, because it “attracts numerous school and day care outings, along with a constant stream of area residents.”

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General manager of Village Inn on West Broadway John Bloemer, left, and general manager of Village Inn on Madison Avenue Wayne Wingett stand with an oversized replica of a piece of fruit pie to help promote free slice of fruit pie Wednesdays. The restaurant was voted favorite breakfast by readers.

Favorite barbecue 1.) Famous Dave’s, 50 Arena Way, (712) 256-1221.

Famous Dave’s wins Reader’s Choice for the fourth time. Going by the slogan “Real honest barbeque,” Famous Dave’s offers a fingerlickin’ range from ribs and barbecue combos to chicken salads, soups and desserts.

2.) Boxer BBQ, 722 Creek Top, Ste. 2, (712) 325-4227.

3.) Buffalo Wild Wings, 3701 Metro Drive, Ste. 100, (712) 3660067.

Favorite breakfast 1.) Village Inn, 2935 W. Broadway, (712) 328-7377; 1906 Rue St., (712) 388-9301.

Breakfast can come in the morning, afternoon or evening – especially if you eat it at Village Inn. Right now, breakfast entrees include double-crepe meals such as blueberry supreme, nutella fruit supreme, strawberry or veggie – all with bacon or sausage and hashbrown sides, among many other selections 2.) Duncan’s Café, 501 S. Main St., (712) 328-3360.

3.) Main Street Café, 102 S. Main St., (712) 388-3801.

Favorite buffet 1.) Golden Corral, 3103 Dial Drive, (712) 366-1832, was in second place in 2008’s Reader’s Choice for favorite buffet and takes the crown in 2009.

It offers a wide range of food from steaks, variety of pork,

chicken, seafood, vegetable dishes and desserts and includes a hot bar, cold bar, soup and potato bar, a breakfast buffet and bakery.

2.) Heritage Buffet, Ameristar, 2202 River Road, (712) 396-3079.

3.) Fresh Market Square Buffet, 1 Harrah’s Blvd., (712) 3963728.

Favorite chicken 1.) KFC, 2412 W. Broadway, (712) 322-5542; 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 322-1166. For the fourth year in a row, Council Bluffs readers voted KFC as the best place to get their chicken.

New menu items include grilled chicken, the $5 fill-a-box and an experimental sandwich made of two pieces of crispy chicken (instead of bread).

2.) Pizza King, 1101 N. Broadway, (712) 323-4911.

3.) Dan and Jami’s Railway Inn, 115 S. 12th St., (712) 3289913.

Favorite hot dog 1.) Christy Crème, 2853 N. Broadway, (712) 322-2778, is often known for its ice cream and pork tenderloins, but it’s also got great hot dogs, according to readers.

The ice cream shop that started in 1954 and now offers a larger building and includes hamburgers, fries, patty melts and chicken meals.

2.) The Dog House, Bayliss Park on Wednesdays, courthouse on Fridays.

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Readers can find the best hot dog in town at Christy Creme located at 2853 N. Broadway freshly made by owner Dave Christensen.

Staff members gather around the food line at Hu Hot where customers can choose from several fresh food options that will later be grilled right before their eyes. The restaurant was chosen for favorite Asian cuisine.

3.) Dairy Queen, 540 32nd Ave., (712) 366-5059.

Favorite Asian food 1.) HuHot Mongolian Grill, 3120 Manawa Center Drive, (712) 309-0100, wins the top award for the third time. General manager Julie Kroska believes the fun ambiance is what keeps customers coming back for more.“We train our servers and cooks to be personable and have fun,” she said. “All the food is made out front where everyone can see it and be part of the experience.”

There aren’t “most popular” dishes at HuHot, because customers select their own ingredients.

2.) Great Wall Express, 502 E. Broadway, (712) 323-1541; 900 Woodbury Ave., (712) 323-9622 3.) Taste of China, 30 Pearl St., (712) 325-6118.

Favorite dessert 1.) Dairy Queen, 540 32nd Ave., (366-5059); 3210 W. Broadway, (712) 322-3434; 1836 Madison Ave. (712) 328-6966.

Ice cream is a favorite among C.B. residents.

Owner Cindy Lakatos said blizzards, splits and parfaits are always favorite treats, but there’s also the very popular ice cream cakes.

“They come in different sizes and designs,” she said. “We’ve got

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sandwiches every minute.

2.) Jimmy John’s, 1640 W. Broadway, (712) 256-6330; 418 E. Broadway, (712) 256-5402.

3.) Cellar 19, 928 Valley View Drive, Ste. 19, (712) 323-9463.

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With its creative decor and welcoming staff, Cellar 19 was chosen by readers for best atmosphere.

The Golden Corral was named The Daily Nonpareil’s Reader’s Choice for favorite buffet.

1.) McDonald’s, 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 328-0040; 1607 W. Broadway, (712) 322-0705; 610 30th Ave., (712) 366-0514.

Maybe the McCafe coffee line or the angus third-pound burgers are why McDonald’s is 2009’s Reader’s Choice for favorite fast food.

The chain of more than 31,000 restaurants has food guides online at www.mcdonalds.com for healthy diets, children’s nutrition and food allergens.

2.) Burger King, 1736 Madison Ave., (712) 323-1816; 3100 S.

1.) Pizza King, 1101 N. Broadway, (712) 323-4911.

The pizza, seafood and steak restaurant also won first place for favorite Italian. Owners Pete and Dan Poulos are members of a Council Bluffs family serving other area families since 1965.

The sit-down restaurant is so popular that Pete Poulous said the facility will be getting a remodel soon.

2.) Cellar 19, 928 Valley View Drive, Ste. 19, (712) 323-9463.

3.) Riverside Grille, 2 Harrahs Blvd., (712) 328-2778.

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2.) Village Inn, 2935 W. Broadway, (712) 328-7377; 1906 Rue St., (712) 388-9301.

3.) Applebee’s, 3000 Dial Drive, (712) 366-1250.

1.) Cellar 19, 928 Valley View Drive, Ste. 19, (712) 323-9463.

Sandwich, salad, wine or beer?

The hungry and thirsty can find them all at Cellar 19, which readers voted as the best for atmosphere.

“We just try to provide a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere,” said Jon Nelson of Cellar 19. “People can relax with a glass of wine, have a good sandwich or listen to live music. We really appreciate our customers’ vote.”

2.) Pizza King, 1101 N. Broadway, (712) 32304911.

3.) Waterfront Grill – Ameristar, 2202 River Road, (712) 3963079.

1.) Burgers on Broadway, 2752 W. Broadway, (712) 323-8794.

How do you get the best hamburger in town? By using fresh meat and fresh ingredients served at reasonable prices.

To celebrate its 10th year, Burgers on Broadway will hold a customer appreciation day Oct. 12. Customers will get 10 percent off everything.

2.) Christy Crème, 1853 N. Broadway, (712) 322-2778.

3.) Burger King, 1736 Madison Ave., (712) 323-1816; 3100 S.

Expressway, (712) 366-2295; 1529 W. Broadway, (712) 3225671; 2608 S. 24th St., (712) 3230461.

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Owner Ray Graef flips several hamburgers at once to get ready for the start of the day at Burger’s on Broadway. Readers voted the restaurant best hamburger.

Expressway, (712) 366-2295; 1529 W. Broadway, (712) 3225671; 2608 S. 24th St., (712) 3230461.

3.) Jimmy John’s, 1640 W. Broadway, (712) 256-6330; 418 E. Broadway, (712) 256-5402.

Favorite deli sandwich 1.) Subway, 208 E. Broadway, (712) 322-4114; 3134 Manawa

Centre Drive, Ste. 3, (712) 3661551; 2600 W. Broadway, Ste. 1, (712) 323-1801; 1200 Woodbury Ave., (712) 322-1772.

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Favorite healthy menu 1.) Subway Sandwiches and Salads, 1200 Woodbury Ave., (712) 322-1722; 3134 Manawa Center Dr., (712) 366-1571; 2600 W. Broadway, (712) 323- 1801; 208 E. Broadway, (712) 322-4114.

Subway has taken the top spot in the healthy-dining Reader’s Choice Awards category for five years in a row.

2.) Cellar 19, 928 Valley View Drive, Ste. 19, (712) 323-9463.

3.) Panera Bread, 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 366-2033.

Favorite ice cream/yogurt 1.) Dairy Queen, 3210 W. Broadway, (712) 322-3434; 1836 Madison Ave. (712) 328-6966; Lake Manawa, 540 32nd Ave., (712) 366-5059.

Owner Cindy Lakatos said she’s delighted to win the top spot in the favorite ice cream category.

“I think it’s good, I’m glad everyone else does,” she said.

She attributed the win to the DQ Blizzard treats, along with the the banana splits and other DQ treats, “because they’ve been

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everybody’s favorites for 25 years.” Dairy Queen celebrates that anniversary next year.

“I’d like to think our quick, friendly service has something to do with it, too,” she added.

2.) Christy Crème, 2853 N. Broadway, (712) 322-2778.

3.) Tastee Treet, 13996 Wabash Ave., (712) 366-2892.

Favorite Italian/pasta 1.) Pizza King, 1101 N. Broadway, (712) 323-4911.

Co-owner Pete Poulos said, when Pizza King opened in 1965, it served pizza and hamburgers.

Since then, it has grown and expanded and now is a “full-service, sit-down restaurant” with a

menu that offers pasta as well as steaks, seafood, burgers, chicken, and sandwiches.

Poulos said the restaurant’s continued popularity has prompted plans for a facility facelift.

“We’re going to remodel and bring the building up to date in the next six months, but the food stays the same,” he said.

2.) Fazolis, 3134 Dial Drive, (712) 366-0860.

3.) Lansky’s, 1131 N. Broadway, (712) 329-5400.

Favorite Mexican food 1.) La Mesa, 3036 S. Expressway, (712) 256-2762, has taken first place in the Mexican food

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Owner Frank Onate attributes the restaurant’s perennial popularity to good service, food quality and “many little things” that add up.

Onate, who is a native of Mexico, also is certified by the Tequila

Laboratories Council of Guadalajara and said La Mesa has the largest variety of tequilas of any restaurant in town.

2.) Jonesy’s, 1114 17th Ave., (712) 322-8747.

3.) Alvarado’s, 2722 W. Broadway, (712) 323-1345.

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Pizza maker Levi Gates carefully slices through a meat lover’s pizza to make Pizza King’s signature square slices. The restaurant won first place in the best pizza category.

Favorite overall restaurant 1.) Pizza King, 1101 N. Broadway, (712) 323-4911.

Pizza King’s name could confuse a first-timer, since the restaurant offers steaks, seafood, burgers, chicken, and sandwiches.

However, customers have named Pizza King their favorite overall restaurant.

Co-owner Pete Poulos said part of the reason may be “we’re reasonably priced for families.

You don’t have to spend a ton of money.” However, he joked that the real secret to Pizza King’s overall popularity is “my overall personality.”

2.) Applebee’s, 3000 Dial Drive, (712) 366-1250.

3.) La Mesa, 3036 S. Expressway, (712) 256-2762.

Favorite pizza 1.) Pizza King, 1101 N. Broadway, (712) 323-4911. Co-owner Pete Poulos thinks the old family recipe used by the restaurant helped to keep Pizza King in first place again this year.

“I’d say pizza is 35 percent, 40 per of the business,” Poulos said.

Customers also like the pizza’s thin crust and the use of wholemilk cheese.

2.) Godfather’s Pizza, 34 Pearl St., (712) 328-9566.

3.) Pizza Counter, 520 E. Broadway, (712) 323-7245; 610 W. South Omaha Bridge Road, (712) 366-0593.

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Pizza King cook John Zellmer holds up a healthy portion of prime rib, a local favorite. The restaurant was voted best steak by readers.

Waitress Beckie Edie holds a plate of Red Lobster’s Maui Luau Salmon and Shrimp.

The restaurant won reader’s choice for favorite seafood.

Favorite salad bar 1.) Ruby Tuesday, 3150 24th Ave., (712) 328-0046.

Candy Jones, one of the managers at Ruby Tuesday, said “We probably did so well because we continually make sure everything in our garden bar is fresh.

We put it up fresh daily.”

In addition, an attendant watches the garden bar “and we’ll bring in more fresh items as needed,” Jones said. She pointed out the approach traditionally has worked well to keep customers happy, since Ruby Tuesday also took the top spot in 2007.

2.) Hy-Vee, 1745 Madison Ave., (712) 322-9260; 1706 N. 16th Ave., (712) 328-9792.

3.) Golden Corral, 3103 Dial Drive, (712) 366-1832.

Favorite seafood 1.) Red Lobster, 3040 Dial Drive, (712) 366-5911.

This is the fourth year in a row Red Lobster has nailed down

the first-place position for seafood. Heather Gross, beverage and hospitality manager, said she is convinced it’s because of the quality of the food as well as the employees.

“This is very exciting. I think we’re consistent with our food and with our service,” she said.

She said Red Lobster wants to win next year, too: “We’re going to shoot for five.”

2.) Long John Silver’s, 603 32nd Ave., (712) 366-6567; 1905 W. Broadway, (712) 325-0850.

3.) Pizza King, 1101 N. Broadway, (712) 323-4911.

Favorite steak 1.) Pizza King, 1101 N. Broadway, (712) 323-4911. While Pizza King obviously serves pizza, the restaurant serves steaks, too.

When it opened in 1965, it served only pizza and hamburgers. Co-owner Pete Poulos said it has grown and expanded since then and now is a “full-service, sit-down restaurant” with a menu that offers “anything from

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2.) 360 Steakhouse at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel, 1 Harrah’s Blvd., (712) 329-6000.

3.) Applebee’s, 3000 Dial Drive, (712) 366-1250.

Favorite Sunday brunch 1.) Heritage Buffet – Ameris-

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Christie Scott, Ameristar public relations manager, said Heritage Buffet chef Ryan Devitt should get a lot of credit for the first-place win.

So should the fact that “all of our selections are made fresh on premises.”

“The Heritage Buffet Sunday Champagne Brunch offers a wide variety of freshly made items.

Devitt and his team are known for their in-house smoked salmon, prime rib, shrimp cocktail, eggs benedict, and made-to-order omelets.

At the end of the meal, guests have several choices from homemade pies, cakes and other desserts that are prepared fresh daily by our pastry team and Pastry Chef Curtis Walker,” she said.

Guests also will get exceptional service with every visit, she said. The Champagne Brunch is served every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

2.) Fresh Market Square at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel, 1 Harrah’s Blvd., (712) 329-6000.

3.) Village Inn, 2935 W. Broadway, (712) 328-7377; 1906 Rue St., (712) 388-9301.

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Tom Lustgraaf said he’s sure LPL drew the most votes in this category because “our tenderloins are homemade and handbreaded. We sell 200 to 300 pounds a week.”

He said he and his wife, Dana, have operated LPL for 15 years at the same location and have come close to winning the top spot in years past. As to the future, he said, “We’ll take another shot at the number one spot next year and we’ll see what happens.”

2.) Dan & Jami’s Railway Inn, 115 S. 12th St., (712) 328-9913.

3.) Dairy Queen, 540 32nd Ave., (712) 366-5059.

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Tom and Danah Lustrgraaf, owners of LPL’s, located at 1707 Harry Langdon Boulevard, hold up their famous tenderloin sandwich that was voted best tenderloin by readers.

Favorite server 1.) Donna at Pizza King, 1101 N. Broadway, (712) 323-4911. Coowner Pete Poulos said he’s not surprised that Donna Raygor has been named favorite server again this year.

“She won last year, too. She’s fantastic. She does a great job for us,” he said.

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Favorite bakery 1.) Hy-Vee, 1745 Madison Ave., (712) 322-9260; 1706 N. 16th Ave., (712) 328-9792. HyVee store director Mitch Streit laughed when asked why customers liked the bakery goods and doughnuts well enough to name the store as their favorite bakery.

“I didn’t get this shape from

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“I like to think we’re the best, but the customer’s opinion is what counts,” Streit said, pointing out the bakery offers a “good value for the dollar” for its cakes and doughnuts, prompting strong customer loyalty.

2.) Panera Bread, 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 388-0391.

3.) No Frills, 1817 W. Broadway, (712) 322-9491; 1801 Valley View Drive, (712) 322-4326.

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With a smile on her face server Donna Raygor gladly tops off a glass of iced tea at Pizza King. she’s the best, and “I’ll have to put up with this every year.”

She has worked at Pizza King since 1992. The restaurant serves steaks, seafood, burgers and other items besides pizza, and can handle banquets and carryout as well.

2.) Bernadette at Railway Inn, 115 S. 12th St., (712) 328-9913.

3.) Natalie at Village Inn,

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1.) Endless Trail Bike Shop, 15 S. 23rd St., (712) 322-9760. Owner Nick Kurt has been selling and repairing bicycles for 16 years, and said his approach may be the reason customers named his shop as this year’s favorite. He had to move into a larger shop at 23rd and Broadway three years ago, giving him more floor space .

2.) True Wheels, 120 W. Broadway, (712) 3280767.

3.) Xtreme Wheels, 12977 Conifer Lane, (712) 388-0800.

1.) Kelly’s carpet, 825 W. Broadway, (712) 3282424. Owner Jan Hughes attributes the excellent service, good sales associates and a loyal customer base as reasons for the top annual ranking. “It means a lot to me. I took over the business when my husband died 10 years ago, and I have tried to keep it going based on what Jerry did,” she said.

2.) Nebraska Furniture Mart, 700 S. 72nd St., Omaha, (402) 397-6100.

3.) Bushman’s Carpet, 517 9th Ave., (712) 3221991.

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“I think our product selection and prices have a lot to do with it – and we have trained personnel here that can help make sure people get what they need in a one-stop shop,” said Mike Kleinschmit, first assistant store manager.

2.) Hanusa Hardware and Rental, 1274 E. Pierce St., (712) 322-4039.

3.) Westlake ACE Hardware, 721 W. Broadway, (712) 323-4800.

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Owners Wayne and Pam Cyboron, along with their dog Bailey, stand among floral arrangements inside Corum’s Flowers. The floral shop was voted the best by readers.

Favorite electronics store 1.) Best Buy, 3115 Manawa Centre Drive, (712) 366-9198, was highly defined as favorite electronics store for the fourth year in a row.

“We try to do the best, and we enjoy that our customers feel that same way,” said Nate Rosenthal, product process manager.

He said the key is to “know the people we are here to help and tell them everything we know.”

2.) Radio Shack, 2000 W. Broadway, (712) 328-2297; 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 325-0550.

3.) Nebraska Furniture Mart, 700 S. 72nd St., Omaha, (402) 397-6100.

Favorite florist 1.) Corum’s Flowers & Greenhouse, 639 Fifth Ave., (712) 3227355, popped up again as perennial favorite in the florist category.

“It’s an honor that we don’t take lightly,” said Wayne Cyboron, co-owner with his wife, Pam. “When you’ve been around as long as us, sometimes you can take things for granted; but with the way things are for small businesses, we do our best to see that customers get the best value for their dollar.”

2.) Hy-Vee Food Stores, 1745 Madison Ave., (712) 322-9260; 1706 N. 16th St., (712) 328-9792.

3.) Bradley’s Floral & Gifts, 523 S. Main St., (712) 322-3302.

With their friendly staff that are always eager to lend a helping hand, Menards, located at 3200 Manawa Centre Drive, was voted best hardware store.

Favorite furniture store 1.) Nebraska Furniture Mart, 700 S. 72nd St., Omaha, (402) 397-6100, had it covered again as favorite furniture store.

“We have a great customer base in Iowa and in western Iowa and in Council Bluffs,” said Mark Hamilton, director of marketing.

“I think giving the kind of deals people want in this economy …

We’re very aggressive about getting good prices; and, on top of that, for a long, long time, we’ve had our own financing … We’ve got good financing here for qualified buyers.”

2.) Kelly’s Carpet & Furniture, 825 W. Broadway, (712) 2561441.

3.) Office Max, 505 30th Ave., (712) 366-0633.

Favorite grocery store 1.) Hy-Vee Food Stores, 1745 Madison Ave., (712) 322-9260;

and 1706 N. 16th St., (712) 3289792, rang up the highest vote total again on favorite grocery store.

“It always feels good to be voted best grocery store by the public – and that’s by our customers,” said Chris Higginbotham, store director at the North 16th Street Hy-Vee. “I think it starts with our employees. Our policy for 80 years has been to put customers in first place – give them what they want. We have good, fair prices; great specials; and we run clean and friendly stores – and I think that’s kind of our secret to success.”

2.) Super Saver, 1141 N. Broadway, (712) 329-6116.

3.) Fareway Stores, 310 McKenzie Ave., (712) 328-4176.

1.) Bambi’s Green Acres Natural Market, 805 S. Main St., (712) 323-5799, is now a seventime winner.

“I’m very, very pleased,” said Bambi Behm, store owner. “The biggest difference is, it’s really, really very personal service.

When someone comes in, I spend a lot of time with them.”

2.) Hy-Vee Food Stores, 1745 Madison Ave., (712) 322-9260.

3.) No Name Nutrition Market, 2032 N. 72nd St., Omaha,

(402) 393-5812; 14469 W. Center Road, Omaha, (402) 333-1300.

Favorite jewelry store 1.) Stevens Jewelry, 1722 Madison Ave., (712) 325-6769.

2.) Greenberg’s Jewelry, Mall of the Bluffs, (712) 328-3000.

3.) Brodkey’s Jewelers, Mall of the Bluffs, (712) 325-1414.

Favorite liquor store 1.) Hy-Vee Drugstore, 757 W. Broadway, (712) 328-3277, swallowed up the liquor store title. It “feels pretty good” to be chosen again, said Kip Peterson, assistant store director.

“We try to offer a lot of variety,” he said. “Pricing is not always the big thing, if you give them good service and take care of your customers.”

2.) Regal Liquors, 1630 E. Seventh St., Atlantic, (712) 243-2664.

3.) Metro Wine Spirits & Tobacco, 3420 W. Broadway, (712) 366-2421.

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3.) Walmart, 2301 Manawa Centre Drive, (712) 366-4224.

Favorite pet center 1.) Petsmart, 815 McDermott St., (712) 366-8060, clawed its way to the top as favorite pet center.

“We have a great team,” said Elizabeth Roth, pet care manager. “We’re always striving to do better, but people seem to be happy. We’re very excited to be here.”

2.) Petco, 3721 Market Place Drive, (712) 366-2913.

3.) Pet Barn, 1724 N. 16th St., (712) 323-5263.

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2.) Diller Greenhouses, 1250 Longview Loop, (712) 323-1022.

3.) Hy-Vee Food Stores, 1745 Madison Ave., (712) 322-9260; 1706 N. 16th St., (712) 3289792.

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Assistant Market Manager Christian Fisher happily hands some meat to a customer at the meat counter at Fareway.

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Favorite meat counter 1.) Fareway, 310 McKenzie Ave., (712) 328-4269, has carved out a place for itself as favorite meat counter.

“It’s an honor” to be voted No. 1, said Scott Niblo, meat department manager. “I’m happy that people find us to be their choice,” he said. Their secret?

“Just take care of the people, listen to what they want.”

2.) Hy-Vee Food Stores, 1745 Madison Ave., (712) 322-9260; 1706 N. 16th St., (712) 3289792.

3.) Straka Brothers Meat, 617 S. Main St., (712) 323-4433.

Favorite nursery-greenhouse 1.) Sherbondy’s Garden Center, 319 16th Ave., (712) 3237985, thrived as favorite nursery-greenhouse.

“I’m very thankful for good employees and the loyalty of customers over the years to have always stuck with us and patronized our store,” said Kip Sherbondy. “I think we try every day to do our best and try to give good customer service and

1.) Office Max, 505 30th Ave., (712) 366-0633, chalked up another win in favorite office supply store.

Tim Nutting, assistant store manager, said it was good to know customers were happy.

The secret?

“There’s no secret to it,” he said. “It’s the same as every other place I’ve worked – it’s taking care of your customers.”

2.) Office Depot, 2809 S.

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I think, really, convenience.”

2.) Hy-Vee Food Stores, 1745 Madison Ave., (712) 322-9260; 1706 N. 16th St., (712) 328-9792.

3.) Super Saver, 1141 N. Broadway, (712) 329-6116.

Favorite shoe store 1.) Dillard’s, 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 323-1003, stepped in as this year’s favorite shoe store.

Manager Robin McMillan called it “awesome” when she heard of the store’s win.

“This is wonderful to hear,” she said.

As to what brings customers to Dillard’s shoe department, she said, “I think it’s our style. We have quality and lots of great fashion styles.”

2.) Famous Footwear, 3606 Metro Drive, (712) 366-0555.

3.) Marcus Shoes, 160 W. Broadway, (712) 323-1475.

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“It was just one pair of shoes, but to him (the customer) it was important,” Bergsten said.

It’s that dedication of following up on orders to ensure they arrive when the customers want them is one reason why Midwest Sporting Goods was chosen as the city’s favorite.

2.) Bass Pro, 2901 Bass Pro Drive, (712) 325-6000.

3.) Dick’s Sporting Goods, RIDC Park West, 300 Industry Drive, Pittsburgh, PA., (724) 2733316.

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SERVICES Favorite accountant 1.) Dickinson and Clark CPAs, PC, 533 S. Main St., (712) 328-2600.

“It’s a privilege to be recognized by the community,” said Ron Dickinson. “It’s something we strive to provide – good service.”

The company provides expert tax returns for individuals and small businesses, plus consulting for law firms, construction companies, real estate companies and agricultural firms.

Altogether, the company offers 275 years of professional accounting experience, Dickinson said, plus 750 hours of continual education.

That’s important for accuracy, according to Dickinson, because only one-fourth of 1 percent of their tax clients ever experience an audit.

“We’ve had strong growth over the last five years,” Dickinson said.

2.) Chance Chance and Co., 25 Main St., (712) 322-5503.

3.) Tim Courtney CPA, 500 Willow Ave., (712) 322-8404.

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Customer service associates Myzetta Miller, left and Judy Chamberlain display new cards that will be used similar to credit cards at Goodwill, making shopping easier for customers. The store received first place in the thrift store category.

Favorite thrift/consignment store 1.) Goodwill, 1850 Madison Ave., (712) 328-8911.

“It really excites us,” said company spokesperson Kay Hilgenkamp.

“We’re very grateful to be viewed that way. We put a lot of effort to listen to the customers and figuring out ways to make shopping more convenient.”

2.) MOHM’s, 321 16th Ave., (712) 256-5269.

3.) Community Christ, 17 N. Second Ave., (712) 328-8122.

Favorite vineyard 1.) Loess Hills Winery, 1120 Old Lincoln Highway, P.O. Box 267, Crescent, (712) 545-3054, is a family owned business committed to high quality wines and outstanding customer service.

The business was founded by Ron and Nancy Rohatsch, along with their son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Sheila.

2.) Breezy Hills Vineyard, 31735 Tamarack Road, Minden, (712) 485-2083.

3.) Kings Crossing, 53086 260th St., Glenwood, (712) 520-2466.

1.) Bob Knox, Knox and Co., 427 E. Kanesville Boulevard, Suite 304, (712) 322-0248.

Bob Knox heads the family business that was started by his great-grandfather in 1888.

“We treat every appraisal as very important and apply all the training received over the years,” he said.

Knox, who has more than 40 years experience in this occupation, has seen many changes. For example, when he started back in the mid1960s, the appraisal could be done on one legal-size paper attached with a single poloraid photo of the structure.

Today, it’s not uncommon to fill out up to 30 pages with as many as 12 photographs.

Back then, appraisers were not required to be licensed or certified, but that changed in 1989, he said.

“I’m excited,” Knox said of his award.

2.) Midwest Appraisal, P.O. Box 1872, Council Bluffs, (712) 323-9004 3.) Brad McCarthy, 711 West St., Tabor, (712) 629-2112.

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that they are a value to us,” said Thornton, who has worked for Peoples for more than two years.

2.) Dani, 1st National Bank, 3815 Denmark Ave., (712) 3668890.

3.) Amanda, TS Bank, 1745 Madison Ave., (712) 487-3001.

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Kim Thornton, a bank teller at Peoples Bank, was voted as the favorite bank teller in Council Bluffs.

Favorite auctioneer 1.) Menke Auction Service, 124 E. Main St., Treynor, (712) 487-3542.

“It’s a nice honor to be recognized by the people from whom we auction for,” said owner Byron Menke.

His firm offers a one-stop shop for real estate and personal property auction needs.

2.) Gail Hunter, 535 W. Broadway, Suite 100, (712) 325-0445.

3.) Gary Juranek and Associates Auctioneers, (712) 566-2466.

Favorite bank 1.) Peoples National Bank, 333 W. Broadway, (712) 388-5000; 201 Bennett Ave., (712) 3281333; 1600 W. Broadway, (712) 329-4256.

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“We’re honored and humbled,” said Doug Goodman, president.

“We have been proud members of the community for many years and plan on serving Council Bluffs for many years in the future.”

The success of Peoples is apparently quite simple, according to Goodman.

“Our employees are the best and through their efforts, they are the ones who make us the best in Council Bluffs,” he said.

2.) US Bank, 421 W. Broadway, (800) 872-2657; 2901 W. Broadway, (800) 872-2657; 350 34th Ave., (800) 872-2657.

3.) CBSB, 117 Pearl St., (712) 322-1700.

Favorite bank teller 1.) Kim Thornton, Peoples at 333 W. Broadway.

“I treat them like people, not just as customers, and to show

1.) Ron’s Barbershop, 213 S. Main St., (712) 322-4352. Ron Weis has been cutting people’s hair for nearly 40 years.

“In 1971, I started out at Sixth Street and Broadway and I’ve been in this shop (Main Street) for 27 years,” Weis said.

As far as his success, Weis said he simply tries to provide good service at a fair price in a friendly and comfortable environment.

As one might expect being a barber for all these years, Weis sees a lot of the same customers, including third and fourth generations in some families, he said.

2.) Russ and Jerry’s, 1114 Woodbury Ave., (712) 323-5325.

3.) Sam’s Hairport, 401 S. 35th St., (712) 322-2533.

Favorite beauty salon 1.) Definition Salon & Spa, 928 Valley View Drive, Suite 2, (712) 256-9935.

Definition’s satisfied customers, as evidenced by their selection of it as the city’s favorite salon, enjoy a colorful, relaxing atmosphere.

“This is our second year in a row that we’ve won the award,”

said owner Carole Driver. “We have a full-service salon and day care and offer more services than most other places in Council Bluffs. I’ve got some wonderful people and they really pamper their clients.”

2.) Attitudes, 2547 Second Ave., (712) 333-3329.

3.) The Gallery Hair Salon, 715 E. Broadway, (712) 323-3843.

Favorite builder 1.) Olson Brothers, 1900 Grand Avenue, (712) 256-5139.

“We try to put out a quality product at a fair price,” said coowner Andy Olson. “Honesty and reputation mean everything to us.”

About 70 percent of the company’s work involves commercial projects, he said.

All over town, the Olson Brothers quality construction can be found. They’ve done projects for Roosevelt and Lewis Central schools, plus an addition at the Risen Son center.

“We’ve done strip malls and we’ve done work at the casinos,” Olson said.

2.) Liberty Homes, 1951 Jennings Road, (712) 323-8077.

3.) Tweedt Engineering, 4030 Greenview Road, (712) 322-1123.

Favorite cell phone provider 1.) Verizon, 1732 Madison Ave., (712) 323-3344.

For the second year in a row, Verizon is the city’s favorite place for cell phone and other related

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“We have a lot of multi-media devices,” said Grayce McLaughlin, manager of the Madison Avenue store.

And this year, Verizon became the largest 3G-network company with its merger with Alltel.

Good customer service that is friendly and knowledgeable is the key to Verizon’s success.

“We have a lot of training,” McLaughlin said.

In fact, Verizon ranks in the top 20 of the Fortune 500 companies for training development, she said.

Soon, a second Verizon location will open at the Marketplace Shopping Center.

2.) Sprint, 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 322-3079.

3). Alltel, 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 322-3222.

Favorite cement/masonry supplier 1.) Ready Mixed Concrete, 4315 Cuming St., Omaha, (402) 556-3600.

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“Good customer service, that’s what we thrive on and prompt delivery,” said manager Butch Mumm. “We deliver a lot.”

2.) Menards, 3200 Manawa Centre Drive, (712) 366-6955.

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Favorite chiropractor 1.) Hagan Chiropractic, 1920 Rue St. No 11, (712) 323-6824.

Dr. Dan Hagan is again the city’s favorite chiropractor and, in fact, has been on the list of the favorite chiropractors for the last seven years.

“I would like to say `Thank you’ to the community for voting me in again as the most favorite chiropractor,” he said. “We offer a variety of chiropractic treatments, including no-needle acupuncture,” Hagan said. “We are helpful to make the care affordable and our office just behind Village Inn behind the Mall of the Bluffs.”

2.) Advanced Chiropractic, 1851 Madison Ave. Suite 550, (712) 256-5440.

3.) Dirks, 1601 McPherson Suite 450, (712) 328-1625.

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Favorite credit union 1.) Centris Federal Credit Union, 2825 Ave. G, (402) 3347000, www.centrisfcu.org.

The Centris motto to each member is - ‘Treating you as our No. 1 priority.’

“And, that has come back to us with this award,” said Dawn Gonzales, marketing manager. “We’re very excited about this. It certainly speaks volumes about the customer service by our employ-

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ees and the loyalty of our members.”

Centris has a membership of 68,000 strong with 12 locations in the metro area.

“We’re convenient and try to provide the products and services that meet the needs of our members,” Gonzales said.

2.) United Credit Union, 1900 W. Broadway, (712) 322-0841, www.unitedcreditunion.org.

3.) Sac Federal Credit Union, 11515 S. 39th St., Omaha, (402) 829-6276, www.sacfcu.com.

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Favorite dance studio 1.) Kerri’s Dance Studio, 1851 Madison Ave., Suite 500, (712) 323-7396 is a favorite again in the Council Bluffs area.

Last year, the studio ran by Kerri Jo Watts was also voted the favorite dance studio in town.

Watts said the studio is starting its 18th season teaching dancers of all ages poise, grace and confidence, adding the teachers at the studio “definitely want it to be fun.”

2.) Dee Dee’s Dance Studio, 510 First Ave., (712) 323-5865.

3.) A Step Ahead Dance Studio & Gymnastics Center, 619 S. Main St., (712) 325-8484.

Favorite day care provider 1.) Little Blessings, 130 N. Frank St., (712) 328-3342.

Little Blessings has moved up in the rankings since being voted the No. 3 favorite day care in Council Bluffs.

Open since November 1990, Lynnae Johannes, the manager/director of the daycare, credited the day care’s customer loyalty to its dedicated staff of

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“I think it’s all about our staff,” said Johannes. “We have an incredible team here that’s committed to quality.”

2.) Little Hands at Work and Play Childcare and Preschool, 205 S. 27th St., (712) 325-5530.

3.) YMCA, 7 S. Fourth St., (712) 322-6606.

Favorite dentist 1.) Dr. James Knott, Omni Dental, 300 W. Broadway, Suite 30, (712) 328-8573.

Dr. James Knott was one of the favorite dentists in Council Bluffs in 2008, but this year, he’s the favorite.

In his 33rd year of dental practice, Knott Knott thanked all of his loyal patients for voting for him, as well as his dedicated staff at Omni Dental.

“I’d like to thank the staff for helping me give the level of care that I strive for,” said Knott.

2.) Dr. Bradley Higginbotham, 200 S. 29th St., (712) 323-5801.

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3.) Dr. Thomas Schierbrock, Bluffs Family Dentistry, 427 E. Kanesville Blvd., Suite 200, (712) 322-5318.

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Favorite drywall contractor 1.) Bill Cox 2.) Rick McDonald 3.) Advanced Drywall, (402) 306-2691.

Favorite electrician 1.) Rusty Roth – TyCon Electric, (402) 676-2444.

Rusty Roth has only been an electrician for four years, but he’s already a favorite. Roth, who works for TyCon Electric, was voted the area’s favorite electrician.

“I just keep the customers happy,” said Roth.

2.) Bill Cox 3.) Bluffs Electric, 1601 Ave. D, (712) 325-1537.

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1.) Acreage Fence, 8625 Military Road, Omaha, (402) 5710511 2.) American Fence, 14803 Frontier Road, Omaha, (402) 896-6722 3.) First Line Fence, 1604 Ave. B, (712) 328-7368

response to our success during this time,” said Dickinson.

2.) Roger Carlon, 29 South Main St., (712) 449-0942.

3.) Alan L. Coleman, 103 North Ave., (712) 322-4970.

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Phil Brainard of RJ Nelson Co. Inc. checks gages as he prepares to remove refrigerant from an air conditioning unit at a residence.

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Beltone distributor Dr. Scott Jones was chosen for the second year in a row as having the favorite hearing aid as part of The Daily Nonpareil’s 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards.

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1.) The Spec Shoppe, 301 W. Pierce St., (712) 328-3450 Hal Gaspard, owner of The Spec Shoppe, said it was pretty flattering to be honored with the award of favorite eyeglass store.

The business has been open for 40 years and Gaspard recalled the shop has won the award when the Reader’s Choice Awards first started.

He figured the store’s success was because of the customer service of the three employees there.

“We’ve always prided ourselves on customer service,” said Gaspard.

2.) Eyemasters, Mall of the Bluffs, 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 322-4000 3.) Family Eyecare Center, 1601 Ave. D. (712) 323-5213, www.familyeyecare.biz

1.) RJ Nelson, 2437 Avenue M, (712) 325-0900. Phil Brainard of RJ Nelson is grateful for winning favorite heating/air conditioning company.

“Winning this award makes us feel like we’re doing right by the customer,” said Brainard. “I think what sets us apart from the others is that we offer quick response at all hours for any emergency services our customers might need.”

2.) Norm’s, 3406 Second Ave., (712) 323-5305.

3.) Moore’s, 1310 Ninth Ave., 712) 323-5270.

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1.) Dr. Barry Jose, Family Eyecare Center, 1601 Ave. D. (712) 323-5213, www.familyeyecare.biz Dr. Barry Jose is a perennial favorite in the Reader’s Choice Awards, but even after another No. 1 pick, Jose remains very grateful.

Jose has been in practice for 32 years, 29 of which have been spent in Council Bluffs. His staff has been around for a long time, as well – about 20 years – so he attributes having familiar faces around for customers staying loyal.

“We ultimately help people see better,” said Jose, as to why he garners such customer loyalty.

2.) Dr. David Hanks, Midwest Eye Care, 715 Harmony St., Suite 300, (402) 552-2020, www.midwesteyecare.com 3.) Dr. Mindy Gordman, Midwest Eye Care, 715 Harmony St., Suite 300, (402) 552-2020, www.midwesteyecare.com

said. “Marta (Rosenquist) and I try to make for a positive experience for all of our patients. We truly enjoy helping others.”

2.) Audiology Services – Grace Hearing Instruments, 530 E. Broadway, (712) 3228393.

3.) Glassmans, 3015 N. 90th St. No. 1, Omaha, (402) 5711207.

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Favorite insurance agent 1.) Jay Simms – Gade Insurance, 136 S. Main St., (712) 3234659.

Jay Simms of Gade Insurance is proud to be chosen as favorite insurance agent by The Daily Nonpareil’s readers.

Simms feels Simms that his commitment to establishing personal relationships with his customers sets his service apart from others. He plans to serve the insurance needs of Council Bluffs for many years to come.

2.) Fred Hill – State Farm Insurance, 0215 W. Broadway, (712) 323-2880.

3.) Judd Knipsel - State Farm Insurance, 1860 Madison Avenue, (712) 325-0256.

Favorite Internet service 1.) Cox Communications, 11505 W. Dodge Road, Omaha, (402) 934-0223. For the seventh

for Cox Communications.

“Investing in our business and staying on the edge of technology allows us to continually develop new products and services for out customers. We also feel that customer service is our top overall priority.”

2.) Qwest, 2441 S 130th Circle, Omaha, (402) 691-1999.

3.) Frontier, 14450 Burnhaven Drive, Burnsville, Minn., (800) 921-8101.

Favorite lawn service/landscaping

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Garry Struyk tends to one of the many lawn entrusted to Struyk Turf. They were chosen once again as the favorite lawn service as part of The Daily Nonpareil’s 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards. year in a row, Cox Communications has been honored as the top choice for Internet service in the area.

“We are very honored to be chosen once again,” said Kristen Gohr, Manager of Public Affairs

1.) Struyk, 19933 Virginia Hills Rd., (712) 322-0102. Struyk Turf Maintenance has captured the Reader’s Choice for favorite lawn service/landscaping for the sixth year in a row.

“It feels like winning the Superbowl of grass,” said Garry Struyk. “I feel that because we follow-up on what we do for our customers it sets us apart from others.”

Struyk also prides his company’s ability on quick turnarounds for customers. “If we get a call before noon, we can normally handle the job in the same day.”

2.) Pinnacle Lawn Service,

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Alegent Health Mercy Hospital has been chosen as The Daily Nonpareil’s 2009 Reader’s Choice for favorite hospital.

3562 11th Ave., (712) 323-8391.

3.) Preferred Lawn, 22919 McPherson Ave., (712) 322-2130.

Favorite hospital 1.) Alegent Health Mercy Hospital, 800 Mercy Drive, (712) 3285000. The Daily Nonpareil’s readers have once again chosen Alegent Health Mercy Hospital as favorite hospital.

“At Mercy Hospital, our mission is to provide care for the body, mind and spirit of every person. Patients and their families are at the center of every-

thing we do,” said Jodi Hoatson, Communications/PR Strategist, for Alegent Health. “We are pleased to be recognized by the community for our work. A very special note of gratitude goes to our employees at Mercy – the staff and the physicians who care for our patients. They are what makes the mission come alive.”

2.) Jennie Edmundson, 933 E. Pierce St., (712) 396-6717.

3.) Nebraska Medical Center, 42nd and Emile streets, Omaha, (402) 559-4000.

Favorite hotel/motel 1.) Ameristar-Holiday Inn, 2202 River Road, (712) 396-3079.

The Ameristar-Holiday Inn has been selected as the favorite hotel/motel in the area.

They offer Victorian de’cor, with deep colors and rich mahogany furnishings throughout the facility. Complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning in the riverside clubroom where guests can enjoy the splendid view of the river.

2.) Settle Inn, 500 30th Ave., (712) 309-0174.

3.) Harrah’s, 1 Harrah’s Blvd., (712) 396-3728.

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the community for nearly 35 years.”

2.) Midland Living Center, 2452 N. Broadway, (712) 3237135.

3.) Woodland Rehabilitation Center, 1600 McPherson Ave., (712) 322-9285.

Favorite OB/GYN 1.) After coming in second place in 2008, Dr. Jorge Garcia, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., at Metro OB/GYN, finished in first place as Nonpareil readers’ pick for favorite obstetrician/gynecologist in Council Bluffs.

Garcia, who has been practicing for 36 years, said since he loves his job, it is an easy one for him.

“I love my patients, I put them ahead of everything else,” he said. “I always meet with my

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Jackie Wilson of Attitudes Salon was named favorite massage therapist for the second year in a row as part of The Daily Nonpareil’s 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards.

patients in my office. My first time patients, I meet in my office.

I will see patients in an exam room, but when I need to talk to them, we talk in my office. That way they don’t feel like I am rushing them out. They are special to me.”

He added that he has a lot of help from his nurse, Julie.

“She and I are a team,” he said.

Metro OB/GYN is located at 800 Mercy Drive, Suite 210. For more information, call (712) 3295700.

2.) Dr. Jorge Sotolongo, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Metro OB/GYN, 800 Mercy Drive, Suite 210, (712) 329-5700.

3.) Dr. Norman Ferrer, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Metro OB/GYN, 800 Mercy Drive, Suite 210, (712) 329-5700.

Favorite massage therapist 1.) Jackie Wilson – Attitudes, 2547, Second Ave., (712) 2565349. Jackie Wilson of Attitudes has captured the top massage therapist award once again this year.

“I am honored and thankful to have been chosen,” Wilson said.

To her knowledge, she is the only massage therapist in the area to offer warm bamboo massages, which she feels is just one of the many reasons why her clients have given her such positive feedback.

2.) Kat – Definitions Salon and Spa, 928 Valley View Drive, Suite 2, (712) 256-9935.

3.) Michelle Foutch – The Center, 714 S. Main St., (712) 3235995.

Favorite nursing home 1.) Bethany Lutheran Home,

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Dr. Jorge Garcia looks over a patient’s chart in his office at Metro OB/GYN located inside Mercy Hospital. Dr. Garcia was named the favorite OB/GYN amongst readers.

7 Elliot St., (712) 328-9500. Our readers have once again chosen Bethany Lutheran Home as favorite nursing home.

“Thank you Council Bluffs for voting Bethany Lutheran Home number one Nursing Home two years in a row,” said Michael Van Sickle, Administrator of Bethany Lutheran Home and Bethany

Heights. “Our Staff take pride in caring for the area’s seniors in a comfortable, compassionate and caring setting. Whether here for a short-term rehab stay or residing with us long-term, Bethany Staff are proud to serve our residents in a community rich with caring and support. Thank you for letting Bethany be a part of

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Westlake Village, (712) 366-1106.

3.) Jack Hanson Photography, 200 Kingsridge Dr., (712) 3227585.

Favorite plumber 1.) Bogardus Plumbing, 20 S. 19th St., was voted the readers’ favorite plumbing business in Council Bluffs.

Four generations of the Bogardus family has serviced Council Bluffs’ residents plumbing needs for the last 88

years. Owner Bob Bogardus attributed the win to loyal clients and his “tenacious attitude.”

“We attend to our clients’ needs,” he said. “We appreciate everyone’s confidence in us.”

For more information, call (712) 322-6874.

2.) Burton Plumbing, no address given, (712) 256-8179 3.) Gohlinghorst Plumbing, 420 Lincoln Ave., (712) 3238546.

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Bob Bogardus, owner of Bogardus Plumbing Company, stands outside his offices located at 20 S. 19th St.

CT Hanson & Sons, located at 723 16th Ave., was chosen at the readers’ favorite painting/contractor. The business has been going strong in Council Bluffs for 70 years.

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for continuing to vote us a community favorite!

Favorite painting/contractor 1.) CT Hanson & Sons was named the favorite painting/contractor by Nonpareil readers.

Owner Chuck Hanson attributed the honor to giving their customers the “best service” possible and it’s 70-years of experience.

“We’d like to thank our customers and the residents of Council Bluffs from the bottom of our buckets.”

CT Hanson and Sons is located at 723 16th Ave. For more information, call (712) 323-2317 or go online to www.cthanson.com.

2.) Avis Painting, Treynor, (712) 487-3649.

3.) River City Painting, 30 Longview Circle, (712) 328-1459.

Favorite photographer 1.) Need a family picture or senior photos taken? Jack Holder Photography can accommodate you. Voted No. 1 by Nonpareil

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readers, Jack Holder Photography has been in business since 1971.

Owner Jack Holder said for the last 38 years, he and his family have tried to serve the needs of the Council Bluffs community as well as his clients.

“We haven’t raised our prices and we stay on the cutting edge of photography,” he said. “We’ve

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added different sets and backgrounds, including a waterfall.

So we offer things that others do not.”

Jack Holder Photography is located at 18338 Heron Lane East in Council Bluffs. For more information, call (712) 322-1012 or go online to www.holderphoto.com.

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2.) Hopp Physical Therapy, 201 W. Broadway, (712) 3299419, www.hopptherapy.com.

3.) Jennie Edmundson Physical Therapy, 933 E. Pierce St., (712) 396-6025; 3434 W. Broadway Suite 1, (712) 328-2874; 900 Woodbury Ave., (712) 328-8301.

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Realtor Ryan Powell displays one of the CBS Homes signs that are seen frequently through out Council Bluffs.

Powell was named favorite real estate agent.

Favorite realtor 1.) Nonpareil readers’ prefer Ryan Powell of CBSHomes for their realty needs. That’s why he was voted the favorite realtor in Council Bluffs.

Powell, a native of Council Bluffs, has been a realtor for six years. We said he tries to be as helpful as he can be through the real estate transaction process.

“I enjoy the interaction with people,” he said. “And the ability to help people fulfill their dreams.”

Powell’s office is located at 1299 Farnam St. in Omaha. He can be reached at (712) 323-3555 or check out CBSHome’s Web site at www.cbshome.com.

2.) Jason James, Heartland Properties, 535 W. Broadway, Suite 100, (712) 325-0445. Web site: www.heartlandproperties.com.

3.) John Jerkovich, Heartland Properties, 535 W. Broadway, Suite 100, (712) 325-0445.Web site: www.heartlandproperties.com.

Favorite physical therapist 1.) Flex Physical Therapy was once again named the favorite physical therapist by Nonpareil readers.

“It feels great,” said co-owner Mike Salerno of the award.

“We’re very happy to continue to provide the service our customers recognize will help them and give consistent care. A lot of people come back to us and become family after a while.”

Flex Physical Therapy is located at 928 Valley View Drive,

1.) Dr. Christian Jones, M.D., at Methodist Physician’s Clinic in Council Bluffs is the Nonpareil readers’ favorite physician in Council Bluffs.

“I am honored and privileged to accept this title,” Jones said, “and would like to acknowledge the skill and dedication of my staff without whom this wouldn’t be possible.”

Jones’ office is located at 933 E. Pierce St. For more information, call (712) 396-4340.

2.) Dr. James Whalen, M.D., Alegent Health Madison Avenue Clinic, 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 328-8500.

3.) Dr. Alan Fisher, M.D., Alegent Health Madison Avenue Clinic, 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 328-8500.

Favorite real estate company 1.) NP Dodge was named the No. 1 real estate company by Nonpareil readers.

Agent Dan VanHouten said the honor gave his a “good feeling.”

“We’re very excited and humbled,” he said. “We really strive in our advances of technology and give the highest level of services to our clients. Our clients really are No. 1.”

NP Dodge is located at 1032

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NP Dodge was named the No. 1 real estate company by Nonpareil readers. “We’re very excited and humbled,” Agent Dan VanHouten said. “We really strive in our advances of technology and give the highest level of services to our clients. Our clients really are No. 1.”

Woodbury. For more information, call (712) 328-8500 or go online to www.npdodge.com.

2.) Heartland Properties, 535 W. Broadway, Suite 100, (712) 325-0445. Web site: www.heartlandproperties.com.

3.) Key Real Estate, 501 S. Main St., (712) 328-3133. Web site: www.keyre.com.

Favorite tanning salon 1.) Ashley Lynn’s Tanning, 623 W. Broadway Suite 1, was named the No. 1 tanning salon in Council Bluffs, a step up from last year’s second place finish.

“We are pretty happy that Council Bluffs picked us as their Reader’s Choice this year,” said Tracie Cunningham, Executive vice president Ashley Lynn’s Inc. “We love our Council Bluffs store, and the clients are absolutely wonder-

Thankk You! All of us at Sherbondy’s would like to thank all of our customers for their continued support & loyalty.

ful. What a nice surprise!”

For more information about Ashley Lynn’s tanning services, call (712) 242-0080 or go online to www.ashleylynnstanning.com.

2.) Sunkiss’d, 1851 Madison

Ave. Suite 720, (712) 322-9299.

Web site: www.sunkissdtanning.com.

3.) Tan World, 928 Valley View Drive Suite 4, (712) 2569233. Web site: www.tanworld.com.

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