Best of the Best 2019

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 |

Sunday, September 29, 2019

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BEST OF THE BEST

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Congratulations to this year’s honorees!

Antique Store Calico Hen House Trinkets & Togs Stuff Etc.

Bank Teller Rachel Jaynes - Community Bank & Trust Marcia Speedy - First National Bank Braidy Frye - Cedar Falls Community Credit Union

Appetizers Applebee’s The Brass Tap Brown Bottle - Waterloo

Beautician/Barber Randall Crane - Mud & Honey Beth Zars - Salon Iris Bryanna Kammeyer - Hair Biz McKenna Pryor - Dolled Up Studios

Appliance Store Direct TV & Appliance Peoples Appliance Gade’s Appliance

Bike Shop Bike Tech Europa Cycle & Ski Scheels

Asian Food Golden China Hong Kong East China Sakura Japanese Steak House

Bowling Alley Maple Lanes Cadillac XBC Waverly Bowl Inn

Assisted Living Western Home Communities NewAldaya Lifescapes Parker Place Retirement Community

Brake Service Quick Lane - Bill Colwell Ford Rydell Chevrolet Tandem Tire

ATV Silver Eagle Harley-Davidson/Yamaha DR Powersports Paine’s RV John Deere

Breakfast Morg’s Diner J’s Homestyle Cooking Village Inn

Auto Body Repair Rydell Collision Center Deery Brothers Collision Center Iowa Auto Rebuilders Auto Dealership Bill Colwell Ford Dan Deery Toyota Rydell Chevrolet Auto Service Bill Colwell Ford Rydell Chevrolet Dan Deery Toyota Automotive Salesperson Ernie Doeden - Bill Colwell Ford Mike Potter - Rydell Chevrolet Al Shepard - Bill Colwell Ford David Perez - Bill Colwell Ford Bakery Rockets Bakery Scratch Cupcakery Icon Donuts Bank Lincoln Savings Bank First National Bank Farmers State Bank

Brewery Single Speed Brewery Lark Brewing Second State Brewery Bridal Shop An Elegant Affair Finery Bridal & Trend Boutique Mara - Charles City Business Lunch Whiskey Road Newton’s Café LJ’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Buy Collectibles Limited Edition Comics & Collectibles Electric Underground Calico Hen House Trinkets & Togs Buy Video Games Electric Underground Video Games Etc. Game Stop Car Wash Happy Hippo Car Wash Waterfalls Car Wash Miracle Car Wash Kwik Star

Craft Store Cardiologist Hobby Lobby Dr. Richard Valente - MercyOne Waterloo Heart Care Dr. Samir Chandra – MercyOne Waterloo Pediatrics Care Michael’s Dr. Himanshu Tandon - Cedar Valley Cardiology Hatchling & Hens Dr. Joud Dib - Cedar Valley Cardiology Credit Union Carpet Cleaning Veridian Credit Union Harris Carpet Cleaning GreenState Credit Union (formerly UICCU) Heaven’s Best Cedar Falls Community Credit Union Mr Carpet Hambly & Sons Day Care Provider Chem Dry of NE Iowa Community United Child Care & Preschool Little Rebels Learning Center - Reinbeck Carpet/Floor Covering Blessed Beginnings Childcare Center D&W Floor Coverings Riley’s Floors Deli BK Flooring Sub City Carpetland Hy-Vee Fareway Catering Service Moment in Thyme Dentist Randall’s Catering Dr. Chris Aldrich - Waterloo Dental Associates Sunrise Catering Dr. Lindsay Vore - Kimball & Beecher Dr. Amanda Brenan - Cedar Valley Dental Celebrate Anniversary Montage Dessert Brown Bottle - Waterloo Scratch Cupcakery Brown Bottle - Cedar Falls 4 Queens Montage Cell Phone Dealer US Cellular Dinner Verizon Montage Next Generation Wireless Brown Bottle - Waterloo Texas Roadhouse Chicken Chick Fil-A Electrician Pizza Ranch Cedar Valley Electric Hwy 63 Diner Henninger Electric Stickfort Electric Chips & Salsa Carlos O’ Kelly’s Electronic Store Amigos Best Buy Chapala Family Mexican Restaurant Electric Underground Hawkeye Audio & Video Chiropractor Dr. Amber Breitbach - Align Chiropractic Eye Doctor Dr. Blake Wayson - Wayson Family Chiropractic Dr. Lucas Cook - Cedar Valley Eyecare Dr. Derrick Benner - Elite Chiropractic Dr. Brad Knox - Knox Eyecare Dr. Robert Fuelling - Fuelling Chiropractic Dr. Anthony Bailey - Acton Optical Coffee Shop Cup of Joe Side Car Coffee Starbucks Consignment Store Stuff Etc. Trinkets & Togs Main Street Exchange Craft Beer Single Speed Brewery Happy’s Wine & Spirits The Brass Tap

Family Doctor/Primary Care Doctor Dr. Kyle Christiansen - UnityPoint Clinic - Prairie Parkway Dr. Matt Kettman - CVMS Family Medicine Dr. Matt Smith - Unity Point Angela Schreiber, PA-C - MercyOne Bluebell Road Family Medicine Dr. Meredith Christ - UnityPoint Dr. Annie Kontos - Annie Kontos Family Practice Dr. Brian Burnett - MercyOne Bluebell Road Family Medicine

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Congratulations to this year’s honorees!

Financial Investment Financial Decisions Group Ameriprise Financial Architects First National Bank LSB Financial

Fitness Center Fighterbody Fitness - FIT Gym 360 Fitness Joywheel Cycling Studio Florist Bancroft Florists Hy-Vee Floral Petersen & Tietz Food Delivery Hy-Vee Jimmy John’s East China Formal Wear Milroy’s Palace Clothiers Von Maur Fresh Vegetables/Fruits Hy-Vee Fareway Aldi’s Frozen Yogurt Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Culver’s 4 Queens Funeral Home Locke Funeral Home Richardson Funeral Home Kaiser Corson Funeral Home Furniture Retailer Neighborhood Home Slumberland Furniture Row Girls Night Out Cedar Falls Main St. Brown Bottle - Waterloo Escapology Golf Course Beaver Hills Country Club Pheasant Ridge Sunnyside Country Club Golf Equipment Golf Headquarters Dick’s Sporting Goods Pheasant Ridge Pro Shop

Greenhouse Petersen & Tietz Dew on the Roses Jordan’s Nursery

Hotel/Motel Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Black Hawk Hotel Hilton Garden Inn

Margaritas Carlos O’ Kelly’s Amigos Chapala Family Mexican Restaurant

Grocery Store Hy-Vee Fareway Aldi’s

Ice Cream 4 Queens Moo Roo/Hansen’s Dairy Dairy Queen

Massage Jiva Salon & Spa Replenish Massage & Bodywork Revive Massage & Bodywork

Hair Salon Mud & Honey - Salon & Boutique Hair Biz Jiva Salon & Spa

Insurance Agent Beau Jorgensen - Farm Bureau Brad McCunniff - State Farm Insurance Sandy Benak - State Farm Insurance

Meat Counter Fareway Hy-Vee Gilbertville Locker

Hamburger Wilbo Burgers & Brats Culver’s Pepper’s

Interior Decorating Store Basket of Daisies Lotus & Lou Interiors AtHome Home Goods

Medical Staff Member Dr. John Zehr - Cedar Valley Hospice Samantha Middleton RN - People’s Health Clinic Deb Card - Cedar Valley Hospice Jamie Hosek - Advanced Pet Care Clinic

Happy Hour The Brass Tap Dad’s Pub LJ’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Pump Haus

Italian Food Brown Bottle - Waterloo Olive Garden Brown Bottle - Cedar Falls

Men’s Clothing Palace Clothiers Dillard’s Kohls

Hardware Store O’Donnell Ace Hardware Ted’s Hardware Menards

Jewelry Store Roth Jewelers Facets by Susong LR Jewelers

Mexican Amigos Carlos O’ Kelly’s Chapala Family Mexican Restaurant

Health & Natural Foods Natural Grocers The Shakery Smoothie Bar Hy-Vee Health Market

Landscape Service Matthias Landscaping B&K Lawncare Wapsie Pines Lawncare & Landscaping Meyers Nursery

Motorcycle Silver Eagle Harley-Davidson/Yamaha DR Powersports McVay Custom Motorcycles

Hearing Aids/Service NewSound Hearing Centers Black Hawk Custom Hearing Cedar Valley Center for Hearing Miracle Ear Potter’s Hearing Service Heating / Cooling Bergan Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Young Plumbing & Heating Dalton Plumbing & Heating Home Builder Panther Builders Magee Construction Company Skogman Homes Home Décor Store Lotus & Lou Interiors Hobby Lobby AtHome - Waterloo Home Goods Home Health Agency atHome with Western Home Cedar Valley Hospice Comfort Care Medicare Inc.

Laundromat Clean Laundry Handy Laundry - Waverly LaPorte Road Laundromat Laundry Depot Liquor Selection Happy’s Wine & Spirits Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Dad’s Pub Sam’s Club Loan Officer Brandon Steen - USA Mortgage Kelli Aikey - Cedar Falls Community Credit Union Kyle Landenberg - UICCU Local/State Day Trip Dubuque Des Moines Amana Colonies Lost Island Water Park Locally Owned Restaurant LJ’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Blue Barn BBQ Brown Bottle - Waterloo Montage

Nail Salon McKayla’s Nails Diamond Nail & Spa Bella Nails & Boutique News Anchor Ron Steele - KWWL Abby Turpin - KWWL Alley Crutcher - KWWL Nurse Practitioner Erica Jensen - Cedar Valley Hospice Angela Gingrich, ARNP - MercyOne Bluebell Road Family Medicine Emily Ball - UnityPoint Prairie Parkway Nursing Home Western Home Communities NewAldaya Lifescapes Bartels Lutheran OB/GYN Dr. Brent Hintz - Obstetrics & Gynecology Waterloo UnityPoint Health Dr. Marilyn Hines – MercyOne Waterloo OB/GYN Dr. Brett Richman - UnityPoint OB/GYN Cedar Falls

BEST OF THE BEST

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Congratulations to this year’s honorees!

Oil Change Service Quick Lane - Bill Colwell Ford Rydell Chevrolet Express Lube Dan Deery Toyota

Place for Family Entertainment Palmer’s Family Fun Escapology Escape Room Lost Island Water Park

Retirement Community Western Home Communities NewAldaya Lifescapes Friendship Village

Tenderloin Newton’s Café Steamboat Gardens Pepper’s

Optical Cedar Valley Eyecare EyeCare Associates Mauer Eye Center

Place to have a Beer Single Speed Brewery The Brass Tap Dad’s Pub

Roofer Black Hawk Roofing Company T.E.A.M. Builders Ltd. Magee Construction Company

Transmissions Rydell Chevrolet L & M Transmission Bill Colwell Ford

Orthodontist Dr. Chris Holahan - Holahan & Boe Orthodontics Dr. Luca Boe - Holahan & Boe Orthodontics Dr. Rachel Stiles - iSmile Orthodontics

Place to Shoot Pool Dad’s Pub Casey’s Pub Berk’s Main Street Pub

Salad Bar Hy-Vee Pizza Ranch Z’s Restaurant

Travel Agent Brady Gruhn - Lighthouse Travel Cedar Falls Jayne Morris - AAA Travel Annie Gouglar - Humble Travel

Seafood Red Lobster Hy-Vee Sakura

Urgent Care UnityPoint Urgent Care - Prairie Parkway MercyOne Bluebell Road Urgent Care MercyOne Waterloo Urgent Care UnityPoint Urgent Care - San Marnan

Pediatrician Plumber Dr. Rachana Krishna - Unity Point Prairie Parkway Young Plumbing & Heating Dr. Brian Sims – MercyOne Waterloo Pediatrics Care Bergen Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Dr. Benjamin Davidson - MercyOne Waterloo Dalton’s Plumbing and Heating Pediatrics Care Podiatrist Pest Control Dr. Richard Bremner, DPM - MercyOne Bluebell Road EnviroPest Solutions Podiatry Care Platinum Pest Control Dr. Greg Lantz - Family Foot Health Care Bugsy’s Pest Solution Dr. Nick Schmerbach - Cedar Valley Foot & Ankle

Shoe Store Brown’s Shoe Fit Thompson Shoes Von Maur

Pet Daycare/Boarding Paws Amore - Waverly Fast Tracks Canine Activity Center Compassionate Care Veterinarian Clinic - Waverly

Preschool Community United Child Care & Preschool St. John Lutheran Preschool Little Rebels Daycare & Preschool - Reinbeck

Sporting Goods Store Scheels Dick’s Sporting Goods CrawDaddy Outdoors The Runners Flat

Pet Grooming Nicole’s Pampered Paws Advanced Pet Care Clinic - Cedar Falls Compassionate Care Veterinarian Clinic - Waverly

Program Benefiting Youth TNT Cheer Eucalyptus Tree Grief Services Boys and Girls Club of the Cedar Valley

Sports Bar Pepper’s Sports Bar & Grill LJ’S Neighborhood Bar & Grill Dad’s Pub

Pharmacy Greenwood Pharmacy Reinbeck Pharmacy Hy-Vee Pharmacy - College Square Meyer Pharmacy - Waverly

Radio Station 101.9 - KNWS 98.5 - KOEL 105.7 - KOKZ 107.9 (ROCK 108) - KFMW

Steak Texas Road House Longhorn Steakhouse Whiskey Road

Photographer Michelle Stricker - Stricker Photography Nicole Harnois - Nicole Harnois Photography Kate Elliott - Click by Kate

Real Estate Firm/Brokage Company Oakridge Realtors Amy Wienands Real Estate Century 21 Signature Real Estate

Physical Therapist Kristin Henry - Western Home Communities Kristin Iehl - Agape Therapy Stephanie Hansen - Western Home Communities

Realtor Dan Berregaard - Oakridge Real Estate Carl Ericson - Oakridge Realtors Luke & Becky Bartlett - Oakridge Realtors

Physicians Assistant Receptionist Angela Schreiber, PA-C – MercyOne Bluebell Road Berdell Schauls - Cedar Valley Hospice Family Medicine Bonnie Hall - Compassionate Care Vet Clinic Quentin Stenger - Unity Point Clinic - Evansdale Kelcey Srp - Advanced Pet Care Clinic Susan Bredman, PA-C - MercyOne Waterloo OB/GYN Suzanne Makinster - Western Home Communities Pizza The Other Place Tony’s LaPizzeria Chad’s Pizza

Remodeler T.E.A.M. Builders Ltd. Magee Construction Company Koch Construction

Subs Sub City Subway Jimmy Johns Sunday Brunch Hy-Vee East Bremer Diner Newton’s Café Farmer’s Pick Buffet Sushi Sakura Japanese Steakhouse Tokyo Bay Japanese Steakhouse Hy-Vee Tanning/Spray Tan Sun Tan City Sunless By Bombshell Caribbean Tan & Spa Simply Sol, Airbrush Tans by Meg

Veterinarian Dr. Lindsey Keller - Compassionate Care Veterinary Dr. Tom Taylor - Den Herder Veterinary Hospital Dr. Tammy Stevenson - Advanced Pet Care Clinic Cedar Falls Veterinary Technician Sara Lursen - Compassionate Care Vet Clinic Waverly Cheyan Stover - Advanced Pet Care Clinic Allison Hall - Budreau Veterinary Clinic Tracy Boyle - Den Herder Vineyard Fox Ridge Winery Fireside Winery Cedar Ridge Winery Wine Selection Happy’s Wine & Spirits Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Brown Bottle - Waterloo Women’s Boutique Beautiful Mess Boutique Twirl Boutique Spotlight Style Boutique & Salon

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Neighborhood Home/ Electric Underground ‌FIRST PLACE: NEIGHBORHOOD HOME — FURNITURE RETAILER ELECTRIC UNDERGROUND — PLACE TO BUY VIDEO GAMES Neighborhood Home is a full-line home furnishings store, ready to outfit your entire home. In addition to furniture and mattresses, we also carry home decor and accessories like pillows, rugs, and sheets.

Neighborhood Home also owns Electric Underground. Prior to owning and operating Neighborhood Home, the company operated a chain of video rental stores called Digital Dog Pound. We have been serving customers for 20 years.

As a multi-year Best of the Best winner, we think of our customers first and foremost. We focus on providing what our customers want at prices they can afford. We look to remove all unnecessary costs of doing business and pass the savings on to our customers.

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Thanks for Voting Neighborhood Home BEST OF THE BEST!

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9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Sat-

urday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday www.neighborhoodhome. com

Electric Underground 1205 E. San Marnan Dr.,

Waterloo, (319) 234-0203 5901 University Ave., Cedar Falls, (319) 260-2231 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday

Alzena Sofa or Loveseat

579

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Aldie Nuvella Sofa Chaise

399

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was $1,129

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65” LG TV $1,299

55” LG TV $799

Man Fort Recliner

229

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was $459

sku# 4660

Daylon Sofa or Loveseat

329

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Comes with Heat and Massage!

was $669

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Danell TV Stand

269 $329 $379

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Drakestone Recliner

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Twin

was $609

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806 Short Street

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Magee Construction ‌HONORABLE MENTION: HOME BUILDER, REMODELER, ROOFER Established in 1982, Magee Construction Co. has evolved into a nationally recognized design/build team.

“Our professional and courteous crews act as guests in our clients’ homes,” Wayne Magee said. “Crews try to do everything possible to make the remodeling a pleasant one.”

The Magee team believes the same level of attention should be applied to each and every project. As clients enjoy their new and remodeled spaces, they spread the word.

“Clients are left with pleasant memories after the construction experience and appreciate having an extended warranty on their project,” Magee said. “Customers turn into friends for life.”

The goal at Magee Construction Company is to ensure that clients receive quality workmanship and close attention to detail from a staff that really listens to its customers.

The staff will do everything possible to see that your project flows smoothly and is com-

Magee Construction 1705 Waterloo Road, Cedar Falls (319) 277-0100 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday www.mageeconstruction.com

pleted in a timely manner. They understand that roof replacement is just as important to one customer as a new home is to another.

Magee’s well-trained staff will skillfully carry out your project from concept to completed construction. We make your dreams a reality.

The company has received Remodeling Magazine’s Big 50 award, which recognizes the top 50 remodelers in the country, and has repeatedly ranked in Remodeler Magazine’s annual top 500.

Locally, Magee Construction has received the Waterloo Historic Preservation award, as well as being voted Best of Best in the Courier poll every year.

Magee is the Key to your remodel or new home construction

New Home Construction | Insurance Restoration | Concrete New Commercial Construction | Remodeling & Additions Office Remodeling | Outdoor Living | Roofing | Industrial Services

Honorable Mention RemodeleR Honorable Mention RoofeR Honorable Mention New Home buildeR To find out why we are the contractor of choice for so many of your friends and neighbors call or visit us.

1705 Waterloo Road | Cedar Falls, Iowa

Design/Build General Contractor

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Life 101.9 ‌FIRST PLACE: RADIO STATION In 1953, the University of Northwestern, then Northwestern College, purchased KNWS-AM in Waterloo for $60,000 as part of their vision for a media outreach to share God’s love on radio stations around the upper midwest. That vision was implemented by well-known evangelist Billy Graham, who was the second president of the college. After 12 years of ministry, KNWS-FM (Life 101.9) went on the air in 1965 to expand the reach of the ministry to a larger area around eastern Iowa.

For 54 years, Life 101.9 has featured uplifting music and encouraging stories for all of Eastern Iowa. In a world that can be negative and discouraging, Life 101.9 exists to share God’s love with each person who listens.

The on-air team works hard each day to play songs that point listeners to Jesus, while sharing stories and information that bring encouragement and hope to eastern

Life 101.9 (866) 515-1019 www.life1019.com

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Iowa.

That team includes Kim Bindel and Adam Hannan, on air from 6 to 10 a.m. weekdays and Sunday; Jenn Pooler, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays; Rick Hall, 2 to 6 p.m. weekdays; Logan Roush, 6 to 10 p.m. weekdays and Sundays; Lyle Krueger, 6 to 10 a.m. Saturdays; Dave Dobes, 2 to 6 p.m. Sundays; and station man-

ager Matt Deane, 6 to 10 p.m. Saturdays.

You will find an uplifting difference in the music on Life 101.9, something you won’t find on any other station on the dial.

They are ready to bring you the encouragement you need, whenever you need it!

Life 101.9 is grateful to share uplifting and encouraging music with Eastern Iowa every day. They work hard each day

to provide the best music and programming to fulfill their vision to share God’s unconditional love with every person in Eastern Iowa.

As a listener-supported ministry, Life 101.9 relies on the faithful support of listeners to stay on the air. They are grateful for the support of the community and love hearing stories about how God is using the music to change lives.

Everything you hear on Life 101.9 is designed to encourage and to be safe for the whole family. The Life 101.9 team enjoys the opportunity to highlight area concerts and events that everyone can enjoy, as well as focusing on other ministries and organizations working hard to make Eastern Iowa a better place to live.

Life 101.9 is grateful for the recognition as one of the Courier’s 2019 Best of the Best!

Positive and Uplifting!

Thank you Cedar Valley for voting us the Best of the Best!

866-515-1019

www.life1019.com

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Black Hawk Roof Co., Inc. ‌FIRST PLACE: ROOFING Black Hawk Roof was founded in 1985 as a two-man operation specializing in flat roofs. Today, at the peak of our season, Black Hawk employees over 120 people and has become a full-service contractor.

We expanded our services to all commercial and residential roofing, windows, siding, restoration for insurance companies and claims, and more.

There isn’t a job too big or too small for our crews to handle.

Over the years, we have grown while maintaining our quality reputation through providing a product that has stood the test of time. We have been able to do this by employing the best of the best, including my two sons. Black Hawk Roof is a family-run company that is proud of its roots in our community and is excited to continue to provide the same quality product and service for generations to come.

I experienced firsthand the amount of hard work that goes into roofing while

Black Hawk Roof Co., Inc. 619 E. 19th St., Cedar Falls (319) 277-9355 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday www.blackhawkroof.com

I was putting myself through business school and wrestling at University of Northern Iowa.

I also saw the importance of putting on a quality roof that would protect one’s family and/or livelihood. I’ve never been a stranger to hard work and I always saw myself doing something that would allow me to enrich my community by building a trusted, quality product.

Everyone needs a roof over their heads,

congratUlations! for Being named 2019 Best of the Best in the cedar valley free estimate call 319.277.9355

we pride ourselves on being able to provide this service. We want our customers to have a superior product they have confidence in.

To everyone at Black Hawk Roof being the Best of the Best means being a honest, accountable and timely company that delivers a quality product.

We are proud to say that Carlisle, a national supplier, has acknowledged Black Hawk for being in the top 1 percent nation-

wide for quality of work recognized by all roofing manufacturers.

Many of us watched in awe as the news stations covered the devastation of the tornadoes that came through Marshalltown in July 2018. We received a call at 8:15 p.m. the night of the storms. By 9:15 p.m., we had a crew on the roof of the community’s hospital. Within three days, the hospital was able to open its doors.

Black Hawk Roof strives to be the one you call in a time of need. With our 24hour, around-the-clock services, we are always there for our customers. Our customers expect us to be the best of the best and that is exactly what we will deliver each and every time because that is what they deserve.

Blackhawk roof does commercial and residential roofing. as well as siding, windows and any home improvements.

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Cedar Valley Hospice ‌ IRST PLACE: MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER -- DR. JOHN ZEHR; NURSE PRACTITIONER -- ERICA JENSEN; RECEPTIONIST -- BERDELL SCHAULS F HONORABLE MENTION: PROGRAM BENEFITTING YOUTH -- EUCALYPTUS TREE GRIEF SERVICES; MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER -- DEB CARD; HOME HEALTH AGENCY An organization is only as successful as the people who work for it.

In the beginning, the notion was that if enough volunteers poured their heart into a mission of starting a hospice, they could change the lives of so many in our community.

Throughout four decades, strides have been made to honor this goal to provide compassionate and dignified endof-life services to families. Today, Cedar Valley Hospice has a solid foundation and the expertise to continue this journey, and they credit their employees and volunteers.

In its 40th year, Cedar Valley Hospice offers the most experienced staff and compassionate care in Northeast Iowa. Combined, its staff has an average

of almost eight years each working for the organization. This is nearly double the median number of years a worker is employed at a business, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

This means their employees believe in and are committed to the calling of helping others. Likewise, the organization is equally as committed to making sure its employees have the tools to be successful in fulfilling our mission.

At Cedar Valley Hospice, expert care is a top priority, which means its staff training program needs to follow suit.

Thanks to some generous donors and grants, a new simulation lab was created to masterfully train the organization’s best practices to its staff.

The goal of the lab is to provide a place where clinicians can train in an actual setting that is similar to a person’s room in their home — which is where Cedar Valley Hospice cares for the vast majority of its patients. The simulation lab is equipped with furniture, a medical bed,

Cedar Valley Hospice 2101 Kimball Ave., Suite 401,

Waterloo

(319) 272-2002, (800) 626-2360 www.cvhospice.org Office locations: Waterloo, Grundy

Center, Independence, Waverly, Hospice Home

a mannequin, and a Go PRO video monitoring system with audio equipment that can simulate and record teaching sessions.

Ultimately, all employees will undergo the same intensive training, further ensuring visit standards and understanding, along with consistency and top-quality care. They are calling it the Cedar Valley Hospice Experience.

When you ask for Cedar Valley Hospice, it means you do not have to travel your journey alone. Making the call sooner rather than when you are in a

crisis situation ensures a better quality of life for the patient and support for the whole family.

As part of the Cedar Valley Hospice Experience, you receive: — A team of experts to care for your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

— Staff trained to Cedar Valley Hospice standards in its new simulation lab.

— The highest level of knowledge, respect, and compassionate care.

— An organization with a 40-year history of helping families make each moment matter.

It’s important to feel in control of your health care. Let Cedar Valley Hospice help you navigate the health care system, get answers to important questions, and ultimately manage your symptoms and ease your pain. It’s never too soon to call and get the support you and your family deserve. Their experts are waiting to provide you with the Best of the Best care, every time.

BEST OF THE BEST

Cedar Valley Eye Care ‌FIRST PLACE: EYE DOCTOR — DR. LUCAS COOK‌ FIRST PLACE: OPTICAL SERVICES Dr. Lucas Cook, of Cedar Valley Eye Care, has been named Best of the Best as the area’s No. 1 eye doctor. As an optometrist, Cook’s practice focuses on family eye care and co-management of ocular disease.

“Your vision health is critical and having healthy eyes begins with regular appointments and proactively addressing vision issues early on,” said Cook.

A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn., Cook has been practicing with Cedar Valley Eye Care since 2014. He enjoys life in the Cedar Valley and building long-term relationships with his patients and is a fan of sports, travel, and the outdoors.

Along with Cook’s honor, the Cedar Valley Eye Care optical department has been named Best of the Best for the fifth year in a row, which recognizes the same values

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CONGRATULATIONS TO CEDAR VALLEY EYE CARE.

Cedar Valley Eye Care 909 E. San Marnan Drive, Waterloo,

(319) 233-2020

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 1409 W. First St., Cedar Falls, (319)

268-2020

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday

that has set it apart each of those years: selection, experience, and customer service.

“Our customers will work with a knowledgeable vision professional and can expect an extensive choice of the latest styles and unique fashions,” said Optical Manager Gina Allison.

The Cedar Valley Eye Care optical department offers more than 1,500 frames, including Oakley, Tiffany, and Tom Ford, luxury lines, digital lenses, and single vision to progressive lenses.

Cook and the Cedar Valley Eye Care optical department would like to thank those who showed their trust and confidence in voting them Best of the Best.

Cedar Valley Eye Care Optical Voted #1 Optical Department

Dr. Cook Voted #1 Eye Doctor

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Cedar Valley Eye Care optical department staff

1409 W. 1st St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-2020

909 E. San Marnan Drive Waterloo, IA 50702 (319) 233-2020

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BEST OF THE BEST

Thank You Cedar Valley for voting us Best of the Best Electrician 8 years in a row!

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Thanks Cedar Valley For Voting Happy Hippo The Best Car Wash In Town! We appreciate your business!

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1106 La Porte Rd, Waterloo, IA 50702 319-274-9974

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BEST TELLER WINNER Community Banker, Downtown Waterloo ¹A rate of 4.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) will be paid on balances up to $10,000. To obtain 4.00% APY account must meet all the requirements listed below. An interest rate of .10% (with an APY ranging from 4.00% to .26%) will be paid on balances of $10,000.01 and greater if account requirements are met. Account requirements to earn premium APY include: 10 Visa Check Card point-of-sale transactions* posted per statement cycle with a minimum combined transaction amount totaling $100, enroll in on line banking, receive eStatements with valid email address, set up a direct deposit or auto-payment minimum of $250 cumulative per statement cycle, and download the mobile banking app. A rate of .01% Annual Percentage Yield will be paid on all account balances not meeting account requirements. A $5 monthly statement fee will be assessed on all accounts receiving a monthly paper statement and may reduce earnings. *ATM transactions do not count to Limit one GO checking or Maxx Checking acc ccount related services. Member FDIC

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Financial Decisions Group ‌FIRST PLACE: FINANCIAL SERVICES ‌Financial Decisions Group has been locally owned and managed since 1960 and still maintains the core values and commitment to personalized service that has earned us the trust of each and every one of our clients.

Over the last 59 years we at FDG have taken pride in making a “where do I start” task like financial planning an easy and simple one by speaking to you and not over your head.

“We see ourselves as a resource to all our clients, sitting on the same side of the table with them,” said FDG President Jesse Meehan. “When people turn to us for help, it’s our job to educate them of the pros and cons of any decision they are facing before they make it, to ensure

Financial Decisions Group 3013 Greyhound Drive, Waterloo (319) 233-8476 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday www.fdg.net

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their success.

“The relationships with our clients focus on their dreams, their family, and real life. I, personally, had the pleasure of growing up with my dad, who was an adviser for FDG, and I loved the family atmosphere they provide to employees and clients.

“As a second-generation adviser, I look to further build from the foundation built by the people who came before me, and help businesses and families

achieve their goals.”

Financial Decisions Group is composed of motivated, information-driven representatives with a client focused objective. Our team approach is designed to provide you with the knowledge and experience to help create effective programs for your financial life.

We are here to assist you in anticipating and solving problems that are relevant to your financial well being.

We will work together to help you:

Effectively manage your finances and achieve your financial goals Reach and maintain your desired standard of living Increase your net worth We enjoy offering you and the people you care about the benefits of comprehensive financial information that compliments your life goals.

We want to earn your trust and use our time, energy, and expertise to help you maximize your financial future. Our promise is to be there when you need us to be a resource through all ages and all stages of your life.

What’ss going on in your world?

We offer expertise to help you reach your financial life goals.

lets talk

3013 Greyhound Dr., Waterloo 319-233-8476 | www.fdg.net

The 2019 Best of the Best award for Financial Services, is given by the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (The Courier) a daily newspaper published out of Waterloo, Iowa. Nominees and recipients are selected by popular vote by readers of The Courier. Recipients pay no fee for the award however, promotion considerations may have been paid for by the recipient. Third-party rankings and recognitions are not a guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. (RAA), Member of FINRA/SPIC. RAA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of RAA.

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Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo ‌FIRST PLACE: HOTEL/MOTEL | HONORABLE MENTION: SUNDAY BRUNCH I‌sle Casino Hotel Waterloo is a full-service entertainment venue that includes over 900 slot machines, more than 20 table games, the brand-new William Hill Sports Book, and, opening this fall, an arcade.

Guests can bet on all major sports and watch the games on one of eight TVs in the sports book or any of the other TVs located throughout the property.

The hotel features 194 guest rooms, including suites with jacuzzi tubs.

Outside your room you’ll find three restaurant choices: The Brew Brothers, Farmer’s Pick Buffet and Otis & Henry’s Steakhouse. Simply Yummy Baking Co. offers breakfast daily, as well as sweets, snacks and coffee.

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo (319) 833-4753, (877) 475-3946 24 hours a day, 7 days a week www.theislewaterloo.com

The resort-style pool and hot tub offer a relaxing environment to enjoy during your stay. A fitness center is available on the third floor.

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo also offers 5,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space.

The secret to our success is offering a comfortable hotel stay to all of our guests, with many amenities on site.

Enjoy a warm welcome as soon as you arrive on the property and during your entire stay.

We are proud to accept this award for the 11th year in a row.

Visit us at www.FirstIowa.bank (319) 266-2000

THANK YOU

Cedar Valley for Voting Us We are proud to serve all your banking and financial needs!

NOW OPEN!

Special Congratulations to

Marcia Speedy for Serving Our Customers FIRST!

P RO U D TO B E N A M E D

BEST HOTEL 11 Y E ARS R U N N I N G

Call 1-800-THE-ISLE to make your reservation.

©2019 ELDORADO RESORTS, INC. Isle is a registered trademark of ELDORADO RESORTS, INC. Must be 21 or older to enter casino. Valid only at Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo.

Any and all terms, conditions, rewards and/or benefits published or received are subject to change or revocation without notice. Eligibility rules and exceptions apply.

Refer to official promotional and/or ONE Club membership rules, as applicable, for further guidelines. Gambling a problem? There is help. And hope. Call 1-800-BETS-OFF.

Bank Teller Honorable Mention

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Congratulations THANK YOU CEDAR VALLEY FOR VOTING US BEST OF THE BEST!

VOTED #1 APPLIANCE STORE 5424 University Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50613

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED IN THE CEDAR VALLEY SINCE 1977

(319) 553-0171 DirectApplianceAndTV.com

Expertise – Honesty – Integrity Is what you can expect!

Our Services MEDICATION SERVICES

• Compliance Packaging • Custom Compounded Medication • Billing, Insurance, and Medicare help • Flu Shots, Immunizations • Home Delivery & Mail Delivery & Travel Vaccinations • Medication Adherence • Med Synchronization & MTM Services

Medical Arts Center 2055 Kimball Ave, Suite 300 Waterloo, IA 50702 Hearing Aids/Service John Deere Insurance Provider

Monday - Thursday 9AM - 4PM • 234-4603

Locations Waterloo - Kimball

2104 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA 50702 Phone: (319) 234-6673

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Proud to be voted one of the

BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Denver Drug

340 South State Street, Denver, lA 50622 Phone: (319) 984-5691

Reinbeck Pharmacy

401 Main St, Reinbeck, lA 50669 Phone: (319) 788-7445

Evans Crossing Pharmacy

3506 Lafayette Road., Evansdale, IA 50707 Phone: (319) 233-3395

Greenwood Compounding 2104 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA Phone: (319) 433-0393

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Silver Eagle Harley-Davidson/Yamaha Power Sports THANK YOU to our loyal customers for voting us #1 MOTORCYCLE & #1 ATV Dealer 13 years in a row!

in the Cedar Valley.

GreenState.org 3409 Cedar Heights Drive, Cedar Falls 930 Tower Park Drive, Waterloo

We are pleased to serve all your Motorcycle and ATV needs. The 2020’s are here! Come check them out!

Like us on Facebook Silver Eagle Harley | Highways 63 S. & 20, Waterloo | www.SilverEagleHarley.com

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Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning ‌FIRST PLACE: CARPET CLEANING ‌Heaven’s Best is a cleaning franchise based in Rexburg, Idaho, that was started more than 36 years ago. The Waverly location is owned by Adam and Rosemary Hagensick. Heaven’s Best is known for our franchise patent cleaning solution that offers a thorough cleaning of carpets and hard-surface flooring.

The previous owners created a business with a reputation of building long-lasting relationships with a focus on c u s to m e r experience.

After taking over in 2015, we are proud to say we have continued that tradition, as well as growing the business over the last four years. Heaven’s Best uses a unique cleaning process. Traditionally, carpets were cleaned with water extraction. We use a patented cleaner

Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning Owners: Adam and Rose Hagensick Waverly (319) 352-2454 https://waverlyia.hbcarpetcleaning.

com

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

combined with a low-moisture carpet cleaning process that uses up to 90% less water than the traditional method.

With this method, carpets dry in one to two hours. Plus, our cleaning solutions are safe for pets and kids. Our customer experience sets us apart. We strive for a responsive and punctual experience from the moment a customer calls until the moment we leave their house.

Our technicians are professional and friendly. They do great work and have been with Heaven’s Best for years. We

won Best of the Best honors in 2017 and 2018 because we take pride in our work and want to get the job done right the first time, every time. We use an all-inclusive carpet cleaning package so there are no surprise fees at the end of the job. Every appointment includes a pre-vacuum, pre-treatment, cleaning, deodorizing, and protecting. Rest assured, we won’t try to hard-sell you services that are necessary to do the job properly – they’re already included.

Heaven’s Best has a great reputation

in carpet cleaning, but we don’t stop there. We also offer a variety of other residential and commercial cleaning services, including upholstery, tile and grout, stripping and waxing, and more.

We strive to offer the best quality services for affordable prices. We want to make sure you are satisfied. Heaven’s Best has a long history of delivering the highest quality services, and we want to continue this tradition. We offer services in a five-county area, including Bremer, Black Hawk, Butler, Chickasaw, and Grundy.

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Congratulations! Congratulations!

Kristin Henry

1st place Best of the Best Physical Therapist

Thanks for fulfilling our mission - to assertively create fulfilling lifestyles - each day.

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Thanks for fulfilling our mission - to assertively create fulfilling lifestyles - each day.

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Thank you

Happy’s Wine and Spirits is 100% locally owned and operated, seeking to offer the best selection for all your wine, kegs, craft beer, and spirits needs.

Serving You for over 59 Years

TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS WHO VOTED US #1 BEST OF THE BEST FOR THE 3RD YEAR IN A ROW!

NOW

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Open Monday-Friday 6am - 2pm; Saturday and Sunday 6am - 1pm 520 Mulberry St., Waterloo (319) 234-2416

THANKS FOR VOTING US BEST OF THE BEST! CREATING BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS CHRISTOPHER M. HOLAHAN, DDS, MS│ LUCAS S. BOE, DMD

1013 HUDSON ROAD, CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613 (319) 260-2077 www.hborthodontics.com

18 Keg Varieties. Bring your own clean growler for refill or choose one from our selection. We now have Kombucha on tap as part of our growlers to go section.

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Locally owned and operated. Largest liquor store in NE Iowa.

5925 University Ave. I Cedar Falls, lA 50613 l 319-277-1463 M - W 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. l Th - Sat. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. l Sun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Like us on Facebook and Twitter for new products and tasting events.

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Thank you Cedar Valley for VoTing us BesT of The BesT!

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Photo back left Jon Dumermuth, Dean Boeckman, Darren O’Donnell, Ryan Tucker Front left Denee Muller, Steve Corson, Carter Corson

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Hours: Monday - Wednesday Thursday - Sunday

5:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Fresh Bakery Daily • Everything Homemade • Small Catering Available Phone 319-234-6979 229 E. 5th Street - Downtown Waterloo • www.rothjewelers.com

"Come as a stranger... leave as family"

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Lincoln Savings Bank

MEET ABE...

‌FIRST PLACE: BANK Since our founding in 1902, Lincoln Savings Bank has been serving the needs of Iowans. LSB Financial Services, a subsidiary of Lincoln Savings Bank, extends these traditional banking capabilities to include insurance, trust, real estate services, and more.

Together, Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial operate seamlessly to be your c o m p l e te financial services p ro v i d e r.

Having grown from a small, single location agricultural bank in 1902 to the diversified financial institution it is today, LSB has enjoyed sustained growth while staying rooted in Iowa values.

The billion dollar financial services company that exists today has banking

Lincoln Savings Bank 508 Main St., Reinbeck (800) 588-7551 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday;

8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.noon Saturday www.mylsb.com

and financial services offices throughout Iowa. We conduct business based on a small set of timeless guiding principles we refer to as Core Values: cultivating deeper relationships, fostering superior talent, and building strong communities. We’re forward thinking, innovative, and passionate about what we do.

Lincoln Savings Bank has been the recipient of the Iowa Small Business Development Center Champion Award and was honored for employee volunteerism.

Expertise and experience have made us the bank of choice for thousands of people like you.

Best of the Best, thanks to you!

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MEMBER FDIC

Thank you, to our customers and the Cedar Valley for voting us 1st Place women’s clothing boutique.

922 Rainbow Dr., Ste 102, Cedar Falls (near 5 corners) Sizes S-3X Find us on Facebook!

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Bill Colwell Ford ‌FIRST PLACE: AUTO DEALERSHIP, AUTO SERVICE, AUTOMOTIVE SALESPERSON — ERNIE DOEDEN, BRAKE SERVICE (QUICK LANE), OIL CHANGE SERVICE (QUICK LANE), TRANSMISSIONS HONORABLE MENTION: AUTOMOTIVE SALESPERSON — AL SHEPARD AND DAVID PEREZ Bill Colwell Ford, located in Hudson, wants to thank all their loyal customers for voting their dealership the Cedar Valley’s No. 1 overall dealership to do business with year after year. And they’re extremely privileged to be recognized as the Best of the Best in Auto Service, Transmission Repair, Oil Change Service (Quick Lane), Brake Service (Quick Lane), and Automotive Salesperson to Ernie Doeden. They also want to recognize David Perez and Al Shepard as honorable mentions in the Automotive Salesperson category.

Not only is the dealership being recognized as the Best of the Best in the Cedar Valley, but 2019 marks their 35th year in business. If you ask Bill what the success of Bill Colwell Ford can be attributed to, he would simply reply with two words, “our employees.” The growth this company has seen in the past 35 years is from the consistent hard work from its employees.

Bill set a standard of how to take care of their customers and the employees have followed it, and because of that they have built a repeat loyal business.

“All of our employees know that our customers can buy a car or get their oil changed anywhere, which is why we have to go above and beyond when it comes to customer service,” said Bill Colwell.

Customers may have plenty of options when it comes to purchasing and servicing their vehicle, but they choose Bill Colwell Ford year after year. On average, the Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center performs 50 oil changes a day — around 1,300 a month.

And over the past 35 years Bill Colwell Ford has sold over 45,000 vehicles to customers spanning four generations.

When Bill Colwell opened the doors in 1984, he believed in treating his customers and employees with respect and fairness.

He had seen some of the pushy sales tactics that were being used by some dealerships in the 1970s and knew he wanted his business to be different. He wanted an ethical business where his employees were trained right and represented the manufacturer accurately.

Thirty-five years later, the business has

Bill Colwell Ford 238 Waterloo Road, Hudson (319) 988-4153 Toll-free (800) 300-6950 Showroom hours: 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

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Blake and Bill Colwell in front of the dealership with “Bill’s Bird.” grown from six to 57 employees, with over 500 combined years of experience. There are 27 employees in the quick lane, service, and parts departments with over 250 combined years of experience. And in the sales department, there are 18 employees with over 200 years of combined experience. Those numbers are pretty incredible considering Bill was the only salesperson when he opened in 1984.

In the past 35 years the corner of Highway 63 and Waterloo Road in Hudson has changed quite a bit. In 2012, the dealership began building a new facility behind the previous dealership, which was built in 1960. In October 2013, the grand re-opening of Bill Colwell Ford was held.

In July 2016, Bill Colwell Ford expanded and opened the Cedar Valley Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center. This summer saw a complete remodel of their service drive.

Also under constant improvement is Bill Colwell Ford’s virtual location. Their website, www.billcolwellford.com, is always being updated with new inventory, photos, and blogs. They also recently launched their new “Personalize Your Payment” tool so customers can start the buying process from the comfort of their own home. And the dealership has a large social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where they upload videos every week on different automotive topics.

“All of these changes have been made with the customer in mind. From day one our goal has been to make the buying process and ownership experience simple and stress free. And as time goes on, we as

a company have to change and keep improving to accommodate our customers,” noted Bill Colwell.

Not only has the dealership evolved over the years, but their employees have as well. All departments are constantly being trained to stay up to date with the ever-changing auto industry. As vehicle technology progresses, it requires increased levels of knowledge and skills for automotive technicians and the sales staff. The service department has three senior master technicians including Dan Vaughn, Ben Wilson, and Ross Anderson, who just recently moved into a service adviser role. Senior master technician is Ford Motor Company’s highest technician certification, requiring over 550 hours of Ford training.

“As a dealership we have never been more qualified than we are now, and our customers recognize that. Between the number of technicians, including three senior master technicians, the amount of training we do on a regular basis, and the equipment we have to fix cars. Our employees are confident when it comes to helping our customers,” said Blake Colwell, general manager at Bill Colwell Ford.

With 35 years of hard work it’s no surprise that the dealership has won its fair share of awards. Bill Colwell Ford has won numerous customer satisfaction awards, including the prestigious President’s Award from Ford Motor Company three times. The award recognizes dealers for excellence in providing outstanding customer service and satisfaction. They have also been voted the Best of the Best mul-

Monday-Tuesday, Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Friday; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Service hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday Quick Lane: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Wednesday, Friday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday www.billcolwellford.com tiple times in the Cedar Valley and they were the only dealership in the state of Iowa to be named a Top 150 Workplace by the Des Moines Register in 2016.

As busy as Bill Colwell Ford is, they still are able to find time to give back to the community. It recently held its 11th Annual Drive 4 UR School event for the Hudson Athletic Booster Club. As of 2018, Bill Colwell Ford has raised over $62,000 for the organization, a number that keeps growing. The booster club uses the money for uniform and equipment replacement.

Bill Colwell Ford has also worked with other organizations including Cedar Valley Hospice, Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Cedar Bend Humane Society, House of Hope, and Friends of the Family.

“Being able to give back to those who have given us a chance to earn their business is what keeps our business going. The Cedar Valley is a great community and we’re happy to give back and be a part of it,” said Bill Colwell.

If you are in the market for a new, preowned, or Certified Pre-Owned vehicle feel free to give Bill Colwell Ford a call or visit their new website www.billcolwellford.com, which has thousands of pictures and information on their inventory.

If you’re not in the market for a new vehicle, they also have an outstanding service department and Quick Lane facility to help maintain your current vehicle. Of course, you can always stop by the dealership to get assistance with any automotive need, or just to say hi and enjoy a cup of coffee.

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Clearly…A Better Place!

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Lost Island Water Park ‌HONORABLE MENTION: LOCAL/STATE DAY TRIP, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT ‌For 19 years, guests at Lost Island Waterpark have been treated to a tropical paradise without needing a passport.

Fans from near and far have made the Waterloo water park one of the country’s favorite places to make a splash.

Lost Island Waterpark was recently named the No. 2 Best Outdoor Water Park in the country in USA Today’s “10 Best Readers’ Choice 2019.” It’s the third year in a row that the water park has made the list.

The USA Today article noted that Lost Island guests can “catch a wave in Tsunami Bay, float the Kailahi River, play some volleyball in Blue Iguana Lagoon or ride one of the world’s hydromagnetic water coasters, Wailua Kupua.”

Then there’s Lost Soul Falls, for those who live life on the edge. “Not for the faint of heart” best describes this slide, which sends riders free falling at 28 feet per second.

Guests can relax and kick back out of the sun in a space reserved exclusively for them. Lost Island’s cabanas make for a great meeting spot for families on the go. There are 26 cabanas scattered around

Lost Island Water Park 2225 E. Shaulis Road, Waterloo 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily, June-August (319) 233-8414 www.thelostisland.com

the park, including standard and deluxe cabanas.

Lost Island owners, Gary and Becky Bertch and family, say the park’s continuous improvement is what keeps fans coming back for more.

“Whether we are upgrading our pointof-sale systems, switching up our menu, adding new amenities, or eliminating single-use plastic, we never stop evolving our business,” the family said. “We are passionate about creating a memorable guest experience.”

Recently, the Bertch family announced plans to develop a major theme park south of Lost Island Waterpark.

The proposed Lost Island Theme Park would include roller coasters and other thrill rides on nearly 200 acres of farmland across Shaulis Road from the water park and Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo.

Neighborhood Bar & Grill We Offer A LittLe Bit Of everything tO everyOne. We Are Open 7 DAys A Week.

VOTED BEST OF THE BEST Locally Owned Restaurant (2 Years In A Row 2018 & 2019)

Honorable Mention: Happy Hour, Sports Bar, Business Lunch

PhOne: 319-234-3680

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Sports Bar Honorable Mention: Hamburger & Tenderloin

6 Week Pawsitive Rewards Group Training class is starting soon!

Lunch SpeciaLS DaiLy: 11a.m.-3 p.m. mon.-Fri.

Serving great burgerS, tenDerLoinS, SteakS, SeaFooD, paStaS, hanD-breaDeD appetizerS.

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A four-generation commitment to Integrity, Service, and Excellence.

This class is designed to build a great relationship between you and your furry family member with basic Obedience! During this class only Positive Reinforcement Techniques will be used.

Call us today to schedule a training session at 319.352.1480 Visit us online at a www.PawsAmoreCorp.com wsAmoreCorp.com for more informa information

“Clothing you for life’s important moments!”

Where Your Wishes Govern.

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED IN THE CEDAR VALLEY SINCE 1898 1519 W 4th St. Waterloo, IA • (319) 233-6138

2110 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 319-234-7537

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MTWF 9:30-6 • TH 9:30-8 • Sat 9:30-5 • Sun 12-4

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Men’s Clothing Honorable Mention: Formal Wear

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Thank You for recognizing Stickfort Electric as the Best of the Best!

Serving the Cedar Valley for over 60 years Tom Stickfort Randy Stickfort Jaryl Stickfort

Brad Dempster Dan Paulsen Kent Davis

Thank you Cedar Valley for voting us Best of the Best!

“Easily the best tasting pizza I’ve had in the state of Iowa.

Absolutely phenomenal.

The Cheese - to Sauce - to Crust ratio is perfect. I go here e almost every week with my friend and we cannot get enough. Great eat deals and service as well! So delicious!”

-Dylan Parker

Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electrical Contracting Services

319.266.5438 • www.stickfortelectric.com

Thank you for recognizing our health care professionals for their commitment to providing personalized care in our community.

909 W 23rd Street Cedar Falls 319-242-2263 chadspizzacf.com

PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Angela Schreiber, PA-C — Honorable Mention

Angela Schreiber, PA-C — 1st Place

Dr. Brian Burnett — Honorable Mention

Susan Bredman, PA-C — Honorable Mention

PEDIATRICIAN

CARDIOLOGIST

Dr. Benjamin Davidson — Honorable Mention

Dr. Richard Valente — 1st Place

Dr. Brian Sims — Honorable Mention

Dr. Samir Chandra — Honorable Mention

OB/GYN

PODIATRIST

Dr. Marilyn Hines — Honorable Mention

Dr. Richard Bremner — 1st Place

NURSE PRACTITIONER

URGENT CARE

Angela Gingrich, ARNP — Honorable Mention

MercyOne Bluebell Road Urgent Care — Honorable Mention MercyOne Waterloo Urgent Care — Honorable Mention

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clients l u f r e d n o l our w l a o t u ng us o i y t o v n i a Thank g s for a d n e i r f l e v 2019! n i ” and tra T S E the B f o T S E “B Brady Gruhn - Owner / Travel Specialist

For a Good Time Call...

(319) 427-2060 www.travelwithLighthouse.com Brady@travelwithLighthouse.com

• Destination Weddings • Honeymoons • All-inclusive resorts • Cruises • Tours • Caribbean • Mexico • Hawaii • Europe and more...

Thank you Cedar Valley!

16 Years running!

You Get the Most thorouGh Carpet aNd tile CleaNiNG ever, or it’s Free!

5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Mr. Carpet Cleaning Company:

1. BECAUSE YOU GET AN EXACT APPOINTMENT TIME. 2. YOU GET PROMPT RESPONSE 3. YOU GET HONEST PRICING 4. I DON’T CUT CORNERS- I CLEAN THEM! 5. BECAUSE WE WERE VOTED ‘BEST OF THE BEST’ FOR 16 YEARS RUNNING!!

Look- the truth is that I could brag on my company all day long. Most people would expect me to. But when you see that we’ve been voted the Best of the Best now for 16 YEARS RUNNING, wouldn’t you start to believe the hype?

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NewSound Hearing Centers ‌FIRST PLACE: BEST HEARING AID Your hearing is in good hands. Hearing loss is nothing to be ashamed of, no matter what your age. When you choose to do something about it, you are much farther ahead than if you live in denial of the problem. Your hearing is as important to us as it is to you. Therefore, obtaining the proper fit, sound adjustment, and ongoing service are objectives we take great pride in achieving at NewSound Hearing Centers.

We started serving the Waterloo area as a full-service hearing aid clinic in 1961.

We have grown over the past 58 years, adding professional staff and helping people hear with the latest in cutting edge technology.

We believe every patient deserves a custom solution for not only their hearing loss but also their budget. We believe in establishing a baseline and having hearing tested every year after age 60.

NewSound Hearing Centers 3138 Kimball Ave., Waterloo (319) 888-8289 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday www.waterloohearingaidstore.com

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We offer complimentary hearing consultations. This will help us evaluate your hearing needs and recommend a course of action. An initial appointment involves an otoscopic examination, a review of your medical history, and an evaluation using an audiogram.

We professionally evaluate your sit-

uation and present you with options to achieve your highest level of hearing using the latest technology. If there is a need for amplification, then ear impressions are taken. Our trained professionals help each patient choose the brand and style of hearing aid best suited to their needs.

We offer ongoing support to train you in

the proper use of your hearing aids, maintenance and care, cleaning and changing batteries, plus aural rehabilitation and timely follow-ups.

We can handle your insurance processing as well.

We promise our three core values: precise custom solutions, concierge level care, and verified best hearing. We specialize in helping our patients hear the very best they can with the latest in hearing aid technology, 3D ear scans for custom solutions and ear molds, verifying our fittings with objective measurements, and education and counseling.

In 2018, NewSound Hearing Centers were named an elite gold member status from the All-American Hearing Network.

Thank you to all our patients. You are what make us

“BEST OF THE BEST”!

OUR HEARING SERVICES Hearing Tests • Hearing Aid Consultations Tinnitus • Hearing Aid Repair • Clean & Check

Annette Redman, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology

Jim Urbanski, Au.D., CCC-A Doctor of Audiology

Seema Arab, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology

Cory Hill, NBC-HIS National Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist

Preferred Starkey Hearing Technologies Provider

3138 KIMBALL AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50702 www.waterloohearingaidstore.com

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Oakridge Realtors ‌FIRST PLACE: REAL ESTATE FIRM, REALTOR — DAN BERREGAARD HONORABLE MENTION: REALTOR — CARL ERICSON, LUKE AND BECKY BARTLETT Now in its 38th year, Oakridge Realtors is the Cedar Valley’s largest real estate brokerage. Owners Dan Berregaard, Brian Page, Ann Lyons and Carl Ericson are proudly continuing a tradition of excellence that has earned them The Courier’s 2019 Best of the Best designation.

Oakridge leadership attributes the company’s success to their 60 dedicated and highly trained agents.

Oakridge associates participate in rigorous ongoing professional development programs to ensure their clients benefit from working with the area’s most knowledgeable agents. This is why more homes are sold

by Oakridge Realtors professionals than any other real estate company in the Cedar Valley, according to 2018 statistics from the Northeast Iowa Board of Realtors.

Oakridge Realtors Owners: Dan Berregaard, Ann Lyons,

Brian Page, Carl Ericson

3313 Terrace Drive, Cedar Falls (319) 277-5005 Office: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Fri-

day; agents available seven days a week www.oakridgerealtors.net

Oakridge Realtors, their staff, and agents are actively involved in the communities they serve.

“The Pink Ribbon Run, Boys and Girls Club, Sartori Festival of Trees, Habitat for Humanity, GBPAC’s Beers to You, Cedar Falls Community Theatre, Hartman Reserve, College Hill Arts Festival, Cedar Valley Hospice, Love INC, the Oakridge Easter Egg Hunt, and The United Way are all organizations and events where our agents are giving back to their communities,” said Lyons. “We

are especially excited to be a presenting sponsor for the Pink Ribbon Run again this year.”

“While we understand the importance of investing in our agents we also recognize the value of investing in our communities,” added Berregaard.

An area of interest to both home sellers and buyers is the technology changes that have impacted the ways in which residential real estate is marketed. Ericson and Page direct the deployment of technology at Oakridge.

“Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, and an upgraded interactive website are all tools that Oakridge agents utilize to facilitate making the buyer-seller connection,” Page said.

Ericson added, “A strong online presence is essential in today’s real estate market. We are able to provide that for our clients.”

As Courier Communications’ Best of the Best real estate firm for the 12th consecutive year, Oakridge Realtors has made their case: In the Cedar Valley, we “Trust the Leader!”

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T.E.A.M. Builders ‌FIRST PLACE: REMODELER | HONORABLE MENTION: ROOFER Some choose contruction business ‌ by happenstance. Others choose it by choice. Trevor Engels and Austin Maginnis chose it because they believed they could make an impact. So many new contractors are here today, but gone tomorrow. In fact, 57% of new construction businesses fail within the first year; that number grows to 97% by year five, according to Maginnis. Engels and Maginnis stared these statistics in the face and chose to move forward.

At the August 2017 launch of their business, the duo each had young, growing families and other employment.

What seemed like a risk to those close to Engels and Maginnis was actually a leap of faith with a heavy dose of optimism and determination to someday make it.

They knew they first had to build the business, and success would come as

T.E.A.M. Builders Owners: Austin Maginnis, Trevor

Engels

Cedar Falls (319) 481-TEAM 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday www.teambuilderslimited.com

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they gained more experience. Today, they continue to exceed that goal.

T.E.A.M. Builders was built on the philosophy that “we can do anything and everything,” Engels said. “Our team has put to use all they’ve learned and we’ve built this business on that.” Exterior specialties include decks, roofing, siding, fences, and pergolas. T.E.A.M.’s interior specialties are full home remodels, kitchens, and finished basements.

The business is staffed with skilled,

hard-working craftsmen.

“We simply have the best employees who have created the best working environment,” Maginnis said. “Our guys in the field are always positive, pleasant to be around, fun, and hard-working.”

Additionally, Engels teaches carpentry at Hawkeye Community College and Maginnis teaches construction management at the University of Northern Iowa.

“We try to treat our clients’ homes as if they were our own,” Maginnis said.

“From the initial consultation, through the install process, to the final project closeout, we strive to add value and quality to every situation. We instill this philosophy in our day-to-day operations of the business. ... We have been able to create a positive working atmosphere that is built around trust, communication, and teamwork.”

Last year T.E.A.M. Builders received Best of the Best honorable mention in the remodel category, and this year took the first-place award. The company appreciates the accolades but noted the best reward is a happy customer.

“The best recognition we can receive is a referral from a happy client,” Engels said.

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Waterloo Dental Associates ‌FIRST PLACE: DENTAL OFFICE ‌Dr. Christopher Aldrich has been practicing dentistry for seven years and has owned and operated Waterloo Dental Associates for more than five years.

Waterloo Dental Associates has served patients for more than 50 years.

Now in his seventh year of practice, Aldrich aims to continue maintaining the small, family-owned dental practice “that takes pride in giving our patients the best care possible.

“I chose dentistry because of the added small business benefit of being family-focused and family-friendly,” he said.

Waterloo Dental Associates caters to all ages, offering routine cleanings, cosmetic treatments and restorative work.

We are proud to offer families in the Cedar Valley a place where they can get their children’s cleanings done as well as get that cosmetic treatment they have always

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Dr. Christopher Aldrich

wanted, in the familiarity of their neighborhood dental office.

“Our staff truly operates as a team with the patient at the center,” Aldrich said. “We work together to provide you the best oral health care, in addition to comfortable conversations regarding additional work or recommendations. Go-

ing to the dental office can often produce anxiety, and our goal is to eliminate that while helping you feel your best.”

Improving our patients’ health and restoring smiles and confidence is our business, and we are truly grateful and humbled to care for you and your families.

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Dr. Christopher Aldrich 2102 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702

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Enviro-Pest Solutions ‌FIRST PLACE: PEST CONTROL Established in 2007, Enviro-Pest ‌ Solutions is a full-service pest control service company that offers a wide range of safe and effective pest management services to choose from at very reasonable rates. Located in Waterloo and owned by Josh and Carrie Rzepka, we provide top-notch residential, commercial, and industrial pest control services to homeowners and other clients in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Iowa City, Waverly, Cedar Rapids, and neighboring areas in Iowa.

We use IPM and green pest control products, methods, and equipment to ensure pest management of the highest quality possible. We listen to our customers and provide each of them with individual services tailored to their specific needs.

“We strive to solve our customers’

Enviro-Pest Solutions 2109 Falls Ave., Waterloo (319) 232-2915 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday www.enviropestsolutions.com

problems with as little pesticides as possible,” Carrie said. “We focus on the exterior so we can solve the problem before it can enter the home. Treating our customers well is our priority, making sure all their concerns and worries are addressed.”

We provide fast and effective pest control solutions to rid your home of pests quickly.

We will work with you to create a customized plan to rid your home of unwanted guests. Free estimates are available.

We use IPM and green pest control methods to ensure safe and effective pest removal. We are the leading company in our area for green pest control.

It provides us a certain sense of fulfillment to be able to help people

eliminate unwanted guests from their homes. We understand how stressful it can be for you and the whole family to have rodents, bed bugs, ants, wasps, bees, spiders, and others invading your living spaces, which is why we continuously strive to deliver outstanding pest control services that effectively address all of your pest problems in a fast, safe, and affordable manner.

Josh is our senior pest control officer and president of Enviro-Pest Solutions.

He has been in the industry for over 20 years and loves to solve your pest control problems. Carrie is the office manager, but also sometimes works out in the field with the pest control crew. She and Josh have been married for almost 20 years and love running the company together. Tech Manager Kelly Miller has been with the company for three years.

“Our goal is to always go the extra mile, doing more than is required,” Carrie said. “Without our customers we couldn’t have won this award. Their COURTESY PHOTO‌ concern for the environment and the safety of their families keeps us doing Carrie and Josh Rzepka own Enviro-Pest Solutions. what we do.”

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Western Home Communities FIRST PLACE: RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, ASSISTED LIVING, NURSING HOME, HOME HEALTH AGENCY —ATHOME WITH WESTERN HOME, PHYSICAL THERAPIST — KRISTIN HENRY HONORABLE MENTION: RECEPTIONIST — SUZANNE MAKINSTER; PHYSICAL THERAPIST — STEPHANIE HANSEN Innovation doesn’t just happen. It takes out-of-the-box ideas, bold vision, a willingness to take calculated risks. And it’s a core value of Western Home Communities, a provider of housing and services for older adults since 1912.

You see this innovative spirit in a myriad of new buildings and services, and in how the not-for-profit organization’s employees work to assertively create fulfilling lifestyles for residents and clients — whether they’re active and on-the-go or in need of fulltime care.

It’s this spirit that keeps Western Home Communities growing and thriving after 107 years in Cedar Falls.

The Deery Suites: Recover after surgery It takes innovative thinking to create a place for recovery that’s different from hospitals and traditional nursing homes.

“It’s peaceful, which is really important because recovery and therapy can be hard word,” says administrator Bethany Wentink. “We have just 20 residents per household so it’s a smaller team of caregivers who can respond to individual needs.”

The Deery Suites, opened in summer 2018, allow older adults who’ve had a surgery, injury or illness to recover with all the comforts of home, plus the most upto-date skilled nursing care and therapies available.

Residents working to regain strength and return home appreciate the privacy of a bedroom-and-bathroom suite they don’t have to share with anyone else, and the comfortable, quiet surroundings with large, bright windows and easy access to the patio for fresh air.

“The staff here is excellent,” says Clifford Wiebke of Nashua, who recently recovered at The Deery Suites after being hit by a car.

He says therapists helped him regain the ability to walk. “I would highly recommend this to anyone who has to go for therapy.

It’s a wonderful place.”

Cliff raved about the meals he was served during his stay. He and his wife, Verna, also attended Fresh Wind Worship services on Sunday mornings inside Diamond Event

Gilmore’s Pub inside Jorgensen Plaza offers burgers, sandwiches, salads and other pub fare, with live music every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. The restaurant is open to the public. tis or fractures.

Jorgensen Plaza: Amenities

Western Home Communities villa residents Ron Leibold, left, and Dick Michael work out during an exercise class. Instructor Heath Zuck can be seen in the mirror.

Additional amenities inside Jorgensen Plaza make The Deery Suites feel more like a hotel for short-term residents.  The Market — grab-and-go deli foods, cards, gifts, games  Caraway Café — sandwiches, soups, paninis, pastries, and coffee  Gilmore’s Pub — burgers, fries, sandwiches, salads, beer, and cocktails  Table 1912 — creative cuisine, extensive wine list  Salon Iris — Aveda products and services, massage therapy, facials, nail care, beauticians  Diamond Event Center — flexible space for up to 400 at tables, on-site catering team  The Grosse Aquatic & Wellness Center — pool, walking track, exercise classroom, stationary bikes, treadmills, weights

Vision realized

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Pickleball courts at Western Home Communities debuted this summer. Jorgensen Plaza is in the background.

Center, just down the hall.

Jorgensen Plaza: Outpatient therapy Anyone who needs therapy can now request these services at Western Home Communities, since the team of speech, occupational, and physical therapists of-

fers outpatient care.

Therapists use innovative programs to pinpoint specific therapy needs and target problem areas faster. They often use the 25-yard, four-lane lap pool with its circular resistance channel for aqua therapy sessions. The water’s buoyancy reduces pressure on joints, making it easier to do therapy — especially for those with arthri-

As Western Home Communities planned for the future, leaders envisioned a bustling hub that would serve residents, employees, and the greater Cedar Valley, fostering important intergenerational connections.

“We created spaces and venues for that to happen, with a focus on all aspects of well-being,” explains CEO Kris Hansen.

“We’re excited to see how this place is bringing everyone together, even young kids. They’re dining or swimming with their grandparents or coming into the salon and making new friends from a different generation. It’s exactly what we hoped.”

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Thank you, Cedar Valley, for your votes and your support. mmunity 1st place, Retirement Co

1st place, Home Health Agency (atHome with Western Home)

1st place, Nursing Hom e & Assisted Living

1st place, Therapist Kristin Henry

Honorable Mention, Therapist Stephanie Hansen

Honorable Mention, Receptionist Suzanne Makinster

VILLAS & TOWNHOMES • INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY SUPPORT ASSISTED LIVING THE COTTAGES • THE DEERY SUITES • MARTIN CENTER • AT HOME WITH WESTERN HOME www.WesternHomeCommunities.org