Locally Owned Business - 2011

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Area small businesses buoy community

By JIM OFFNER

jim.offner@wcfcourier.com

WATERLOO — Local entrepreneurs say they fill a crucial role because, as products of the Cedar Valley, they have a keen interest in the health of the community.

They also say they have a genuine feel for the health of the local business climate.

“One thing I will say about local businesses is reputation is very important to those people,” said Abby Burr, manager of the Family Video store at 3032 Ansborough Ave. in Waterloo. “They tend to provide the best customer service. The customers we cater to, that’s what they’re looking for.”

Burr points out that Family Video is one of the few remaining brick-and-mortar video stores in the Cedar Valley, which is important to the local market.

“Our competitors are silent competitors because there are a limited number of video-rental businesses to shop at,” she said. “The customers are looking for stores, to be waited on; they’re looking for what interests them. We’re here to meet those needs. It’s critical for growth of a community.”

Bill Colwell, who has run a Ford dealership in Hudson for 27 years, said his business is like a family.

“Some of the satisfying things is you see 30 to 40 employees and over the years you watch them

grow and they go from young people to families to kids in college,” he said. “Just experiencing that with them to heading toward their retirement years is rewarding in itself.”

In Colwell’s nearly three decades at the helm of his dealership, he said, the business has retained numerous long-time employees.

“We try to treat our employees like family, so you watch them grow like you do your own kids,” he said. “I bought out some business owners (Keith Motors) in Hudson 27 years ago, and there were six employees. Three of them are still here.”

Steve Dust, CEO of the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber, said the Cedar Valley is fortunate to have a variety of long-established local businesses anchoring the local economy.

“We sometimes tend to focus a great deal on the larger businesses that are located outside our area, but for us to really understand the strength of the Cedar Valley, we have to look at locally owned businesses of all sizes, from CBE Group to the Bertch family and Lost Island to have a real understanding of the impact of the strong locally owned businesses,” Dust said. “Even when we look at the big guys, it gets lost that even though John Deere was a great place to grow, it was the

Waterloo Boy tractor they grew from but also the base of suppliers that was already here and the entrepreneurship that grew from ag-equipment demands that were here.”

Dust said the Cedar Valley is a natural hotbed for talent that enables local businesses to thrive.

“The employment levels, wealth and innovative base is all here because of locally owned businesses,” h said. “We continually strive to celebrate locally owned efforts to make sure locally owned businesses are being served.”

Local businesses have long recognized the strong talent pool available in their own backyards, said Bob Hellman, CEO of Hellman Associates Inc., a Waterloobased advertising agency.

“We draw from the local community in recruiting,” he said. “A number of our people are from this general area, even though the majority of our clients are outside the marketplace. We recruit here; we bank locally; most of our suppliers are local folks. So, the business we bring in from outside

■ Local businesses have long recognized the strong talent pool available in their own backyards, said Bob Hellman, CEO of Hellman Associates Inc., a Waterloo-based advertising agency. clients, literally, the income and processes are distributed locally, so to speak.”

It’s a “serious” responsibility, Hellman noted.

“We take our image in this marketplace very seriously,” he said.

“As I’ve said before, I’ve always been a supporter of the Cedar Valley. I as born and raised here.

I think locally owned businesses are the mainstream of America,

quite frankly. I think that they’re the engine that drives American growth, Let’s face it: We have offices in Minneapolis and Colorado, but the work is done here locally and, as far as I’m concerned, it will always be done here locally.”

Jim Mudd, CEO of Mudd Advertising in Cedar Falls, concurred.

“There are several things I think that stand out about local businesses,” he said. “It naturally provides job that are important and include local people who have an opportunity to improve their skills.

“Secondary, in our case and other privately held companies, it brings in so much outside money to our banking system, which is really pertinent to the growth of the community. It’s not recycled money, so to speak.

If you’re bringing in tens of millions of dollars a month, that is the lifeblood of the community.

That’s probably the No. 1 thing that’s good about locally owned enterprises. The profits stay here.

The cash flow that is generated through the economy.”

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Fishsticks Millwork Professional Carpet

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Colwell’s Ford

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anytime. anywhere.

Great people make GREAT companies!

ServiceMaster by Harris 4 Sulentic Fischels 4 Waterloo Golf Headquarters 4 Karen’s Print Rite Roth Jewelers

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CBE Group Johnson Bakery Q&T Pharmacy

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5th Street Tire Agape Physical Therapy A Step Ahead Petersen Hudson Hardware

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Nagle Signs Overhead Door Sandee’s

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Community Builders Loy & Loy Steere Homebuilders Wishbone

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American Automotive Stuber Trucks Waterloo Lumber Co.

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BW Contractors Europa Cycle R.C. Willett Co.

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Acton Optical Christensen & Sons Farnsworth Electronics Jerry’s Furniture

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Clark & Associates Fereday Heating Co. SouthTown Wheeler Auto Body

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Bill Colwell

Blake Colwell

Deery Brothers

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Tom King

Ernie Doeden

Chad Du Four

Dale Knoblock

Scott Harlan

Russ McGlaughlin

Cheri Harmsen

Darrell Schipper

Al Shepard

Julie Trebon

Chuck Adams

We’re HONORED to have served the Cedar Valley and surrounding counties for 27 years. Our EMPLOYEES take great pride in providing some of the best service whether it’s Parts, Service, Sales, Finance and our Office Support Staff.

We’re COMMITTED to putting our customers first! Number 1 priority is to make sure that our customers have a great experience, not only when you buy a vehicle, but also over the entire ownership of your vehicle.

Laverne Tradel

Chris McCulley

Dan Vaughn

Gene Hinders

Kurt Kienitz

Joel Petersen

Carl Lorenz

Kim Johnson

Craig Sebekow

Chet Vaughn

Ray Levendusky

Ryan Muller

Dave Engel

Terry Reams

Dallas Powell

Trent Loutsch

Rob Burnell

Skyler Garbes

238 Waterloo Road • Hudson

A Trusted Name in Automotive For 27 Years!

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Jeff Baker

We’re PROUD to be a family owned Ford Dealership. Bill Colwell Ford has won numerous customer satisfaction awards, including Ford’s most prestigious award, the PRESIDENTS AWARD, multiple times, as well as being BlueOval Certified.

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Rydell Chevrolet

Travis Reid

Zach Bradley

Mike Stark

Bob Fuller

Bowers Masonry Locke Funeral Home Windows By Pella

Betsy Haht

Mike Mikesh

10 minutes from Waterloo and Cedar Falls www.billcolwellford.com

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A Step Ahead Therapy Ctr., Inc.

3606 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA 319-234-3736 When Established: 2003 Founder of Business: Kris Marcks Present Owner: Kris Marcks Number of Employees: 5 What Type of Business: A Step Ahead Therapy Center, Inc. is a private practice physical therapy clinic up and running since September 2003.

After spending several years at a local hospital, owner Kris Marcks decided to open A Step Ahead Therapy Center, Inc. In contrast to previous employment she wanted to offer an environment that placed the patient’s needs and health as her first priority. Kris’s main objective is to provide quality care without the confinements of a larger corporation.

In 2011, A Step Ahead Therapy Center worked toward becoming the first Physical Therapy clinic in the Cedar Valley with therapists certified in manual therapy.

By blending these techniques with more current functional movement and stability techniques, we can show you how to get A Step Ahead.

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Acton Optical

3628 Kimball Ave. Waterloo, IA 319-233-5246 www.actonoptical.com When Established: 1962 Founder of Business: Jewell Acton Present Owner: Randy and Ruth Betsworth Number of Employees: 3 What Type of Business: Eyeglasses, contact lenses, non-prescription sunglasses.

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Located across from McDonalds.

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Education Classes, Wellness Evaluations. We are opening a fitness facility that has a Physical Therapy Treatment room, Massage Therapy room in Dike called The Den. It will open Aug. 6th during the Phil Krueger Memorial Run during Watermelon Day in Dike.

927 W. 4th Street Waterloo, IA 319-833-9333 The Den in Dike 668 Main Street Dike, IA 319-404-7844 When Established: 1986 Founder of Business: Cal and Deb Iehl Present Owner: Cal and Deb Iehl Number of Employees: 25 What Type of Business: Physical, Occupational, Massage and Speech Therapies plus various wellness services like Personal Training, Free Wellness

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American Automotive, Inc.

1645 Lafayette St. Waterloo, IA 50703 319-233-5665 When Established: 1983 Founder of Business: Jeff Scarbrough Present Owner: Jeff and Jolene Scarbrough Number of Employees: 6 What Type of Business: Used car sales: cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. Vehicles are sold with a 3 month or 90 day limited warranty.

Full service and auto repair facility with ASE Certified technicians.

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BW Contractors, Inc. Protective Matting Systems Pro-Tect-It of Iowa

Pro-Tect-It of Iowa is a shrink wrap system that provides a cost effective means to protect your products for transportation or for temporary or long-term storage. This is a perfect solution to outdoor storage without the monthly storage fee. There are no limits on shrink wrap applications.

Any shape or size can be wrapped and protected. Next fall you may want to consider having your boat or camper shrink wrapped instead of paying costly storage fees.

7741 Waverly Road Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 987-2070 (319) 987-2754 fax www.bwcontractorinc.com When Established: 1992 Founder of Business: Bret & Steven Wrage Present Owners: Bret & Steven Wrage Number of Employees: 13 What Type of Business: BW Contractors, Inc. specializes in machinery moving and rigging. We operate forklifts ranging from a 5,000 to 80,000 pound capacity. From single machine unloads to complete plant relocation, we Bowers are equipped to handle your every need. We also provide Masonry, Inc. heated storage for machines and 112 Sidehill Dr. other equipment.

Waterloo, IA 50701 Protective Matting Systems 319-233-0168 provides temporary flooring or portable access roadways When Established: 1951 in places where damage can Founder of Business: occur from trucks driving on Max Bowers unprotected surfaces. Easy to Present Owners: install, it supports up to 80 Mike and Lynn Bowers tons of weight, and can be used anywhere access or ground Number of Employees: 16 protection is needed. The 4’ x What Type of Business: Paving, curb and gutter, drive- 8’ sheets will not warp, rot, or crack and is made in the USA. ways, commercial and residen- Once installed, you can move tial. heavy equipment over grass, sand and dirt without the fear of getting stuck or destroying property.

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CBE Group

1309 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 800-925-6686 When Established: 1933 Founder of Business: Vern Nellis Present Owners: Thomas Penaluna Number of Employees: 563 Cedar Valley employees; 912 total employees What Type of Business: CBE serves local and nationwide organizations with unique and ethical debt collection services. CBE’s works with leading organizations in the health care, financial, utility, telecommunications, government and education industries. Our clients depend on CBE’s employees to help recover lost revenue due to unpaid services, fees, charges and loans.

We are committed to “Defining the future of debt collection” through ethical collection practices, innovation, consumer payment and financial literacy resources, and client satisfaction. Our internal rallying cry, “The Future of Debt Collection Starts with Me!” drives our workforce to take personal actions that have a positive impact on CBE’s commitment to the future.

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www.karensprintrite.com • Embroidery • Business Cards • Letterheads • Color Copies • Engraving

• Envelopes • Rubber Stamps • Wide format printing • Sublimation • Screenprint

• Custom Wedding & Graduation Invitations

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Christensen & Sons Concrete & Masonry

CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, AND SIDEWALKS. We have a new line of LOW WATT LIGHTING, which is installed flush with the 3220 Panther Lane concrete or brick – accentCedar Falls, IA 50613 ing driveways, sidewalks, and 319-266-6202 patio. www.chriscrete.com LASER GRAPHICS – We have When Established: 1932 the capability to transfer your Founder of Business: Peter C. Christensen, Sr., born artwork, logo, or photograph in Denmark and came to USA and laser engrave the image on various materials and surfaces. when he was 20 years old.

He learned the Concrete & Masonry trade in Denmark.

Clark & Associates Peter worked for a local conProsthetics & struction business while he learned the language and then Orthotics started his own business 527 Park Lane Present Owners: Waterloo, IA 50702 Dennis C. Christensen and 319-233-8911 or his wife Judy. Dennis worked 1-800-435-3803 with his Dad at a very young age, following in his footsteps. When Established: 1968 Founder of Business: He learned to work hard, be self-motivated, and to be dedi- Dale Clark cated to his customers. Dennis Present Owners: became the owner of the busi- Dennis Clark, Dean Sturch, ness after his Mother and Dad Andy Steele, John Costello were killed in a car accident in and Travis Carlson 1970.

Number of Employees: 18 Number of Employees: What Type of Business: Son, David Christensen and For over 40 years the Clark Son-in-law, Mitch Kirkpatrick, family has been providing Our team shows great expertise exceptional care to those in their field and is very dedirequiring prosthetics and cated to please the customers. orthotics.

What Type of Business: MUDJACKING – This is raising sunken concrete.

SPECIALTY PATIOS – of exposed aggregate patios.

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Bill Colwell Ford, Inc.

238 Waterloo Road Hudson, IA 319-988-4125 When Established: 7-27-84 Founder of Business: Bill Colwell Present Owners: Bill Colwell, Blake Colwell Number of Employees: 36 What Type of Business: 27 years in business. Selling new and used vehicles region-

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We continually work to improve customer satisfaction. We service all makes and models. Employees are our strength. Without them we could not succeed. Bill Colwell Ford is a franchised Ford dealer in Hudson, Iowa.

We are a family owned and operated Ford Dealership servicing Black Hawk, Benton, Tama, Grundy, and surrounding counties. The dealership has been at the same location,

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under the same ownership for 27 years now. We are fully certified in all departments including Parts, Service, Sales, and Finance. We have won numerous customer satisfaction awards, including Ford’s most prestigious PRESIDENTS AWARD, and again in 2009. As well as being BlueOval Certified.

820 W. 5th St. Waterloo • 232-8154 • www.johnsonsbakerywaterloo.com

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Community Builders Supply Co.

1127 Jefferson Waterloo, IA 319-232-6665 800-728-6665 When Established: 1962 Founder of Business: J. George Skarlis Present Owner: George Skarlis, John Skarlis, Mark Ott Number of Employees: 24 What Type of Business: Home improvement contractor. Sells and installs permanent siding, energy efficient replacement windows, roofing.

All types residential improvements.

www.wcfcourier.com and recumbents and adult tricycles by Sun. We have bicycles and accessories for all ages. Our Service department is dedicated to keeping the Cedar Valley’s bicycles running smoothly and skis tuned to hit our cross country trails. Europa Cycle and Ski proudly supports the Cedar Valley Cyclists and Twisted Spoke cycling clubs and helps promote many bicycle and ski events through out the year.

We support the sports!

Europa Cycle and Ski

4302 University Ave. Cedar Falls, IA 319-277-0734 www.europacycle.com When Established: 1972 Founder of Business: Bob Beach 1973-1987 Present Owners: Russ Clarke Number of Employees: 12 (full and part-time during spring/ summer season) What Type of Business: Europa Cycle and Ski is a full service bicycle and cross country ski retail store. We sell Trek and Raliegh bicycles as well as tandems by CoMotion and Cannondale

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Farnsworth Electronics, Inc.

201 East Mullan Ave. Waterloo, IA 50703 319-234-6681 Website: www.farnsworthelectronics.com and www.thatpartsplace.com When Established: 1922 Founder of Business: Gerald G. Farnsworth Present Owner: Jim Farnsworth What Type of Business: Waterloo, Iowa’s best kept secret! Farnsworth Electronics is a wholesale and retail distributor of industrial and commercial electronic parts and supplies. Gerald Farnsworth started the business in 1922 out of a chicken coop repairing radios.

Gerald’s son, Jim, took over the business in 1970 and after many years of stereo and tele-

vision sales and service work, Jim redirected the businesses focus to selling electronic parts. See our ad for a small listing of all the great products we have to offer. In 1992, Jim’s daughter, Anji joined the business and introduced www. farmsworthelectronics.com.

The website is continually updated and is slowly adding online ordering. Farnsworth Electronics offers over 350 major brands with over 10,000 square feet of inventory. Farnsworth Electronics also special orders trains and accessories, and other hobby items. Don’t forget about the do-it-yourself kits to learn

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The business is open MondayFriday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and invites manufacturers, contractors, service and maintenance technicians, engineers, and the general public to stop by and take a look around.

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Fereday Heating Company

1010 Broadway Waterloo, IA 50707 319-233-8411 When Established: 1909 Founder of Business: H.B. Fereday Present Owner: Tom Fereday Number of Employees: 17 What Type of Business: Heating and air conditioning contractor. Celebrating 102 years in business. Lennox Premier Dealer. Replacement work, new housing.

Commercial, residential – 24-hour service.

Fishsticks Millwork

7910 Winslow Rd. Janesville, IA 319-987-3091 When Established: 10-2003 Founder of Business: Steve Fisher Present Owner: Ben and Judy Fisher Number of Employees: 7 What Type of Business: At Fishsticks Millwork we make and sell everything from custom tongue an groove flooring , to baseboard, to casing, crown moldings, custom tables, custom countertops, fireplace mantels and more! We also are a Wood Harbor dealer and sell the Wood harbor and Prairie Lakes line of doors. Fishsticks Millwork strives to provide the very best flooring and millwork offered in the Cedar Valley while keeping the price competitive. Our service is outstanding before, during and after the sale and install procedure. We do offer everything custom stain-matched or painted and installed.

Fishsticks Millwork can create a complete unique custom millwork package for a home or commercial. Our flooring

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Also, our installed product can be very unique as to how you want it installed (ex. border, feature strip, custom inlays). Everything at Fishsticks Millwork is make by order, so there is an unlimited amount of variables in all our products as to how you want them in your home! Please check us out at www.fishsticks.biz or give me, Ben a call and arrange a time to stop out or I can come to your job-site to help measure or give advice.

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Jerry’s Furniture

1209 Flammang Drive Waterloo, IA 319-232-7283 When Established: 1987 Founder of Business: Martha and Jerry Muller Present Owner: Martha and Jerry Muller Number of Employees: 6 What Type of Business: Martha and her husband Jerry are the owners of Jerry’s Furniture. Martha has been in the furniture business for 32 years and the last 23 in the Crossroads area. After leasing for 6 years they built their own building in 1993 at 1209 Flammang Dr. There has been a tremendous amount of new growth in the 23 years around Crossraoads. Martha invites you to stop in and see the latest in furniture fashion, style, design and fabrics. “We simply... Sell quality for less”

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Johnson’s Bakery 820 W. 5th St. Waterloo, IA 50702 319-232-8154 When Established: 1950 Present Owner: Dennis Johnson Number of Employees: Approx. 40 What Type of Business: Johnson’s Bakery began as a franchise donut shop and developed into a full-line bakery. Sell large variety of

donuts, rolls, breads and pastries. We specialize in wedding cake design as well as birthday, anniversary, and specialty cakes. Master Baker, Dennis Johnson, bakes for both retail and wholesale accounts and supplies several area grocery stores with their bakery department. We are open 7 days a week.

Fifth Street Tire

515 West 5th St. Waterloo, IA 50701 319-234-6871 When Established: 9-16-1997 Present Owner: Dave Sand Number of Employees: 8 What Type of Business: Automotive tires and repair.

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Karen’s Print-Rite

2515 Falls Ave. Waterloo, IA 319-235-6085 When Established: 1983 Founder of Business: Karen S. Wente Present Owner: Nancy Wolf and Bill Wente Number of Employees: 8 What Type of Business: We offer a full service print company that has been locally owned for 28 years. we print what you need to run your business, everything from business cards and stationery to carbonless forms. We make rubber stamps and do engraving, screen printing on garments. We specialize in custom wedding and graduation invitations for your special day. Recently added to our business is wide format ink jet prints. Stop in and see with we can do for you.

www.wcfcourier.com be “where your wishes govern.” We measure our success by your satisfaction with our help. We strive hard to carry on our tradition, by offering a four-generation commitment to service, excellence and integrity.

Our goal is to provide service beyond your expectations, value greater than you hope for, and cost less than you anticipated.

Loy & Associates, LLP

2615 Rainbow Drive Cedar Falls, IA 319-268-9802 When Established: 1977 Founder of Business: David E. and Susan J. Loy Present Owners: David E. and Susan J. Loy Number of Employees: 5 What Type of Business: Full service accounting and income tax firm. We now have a second generation in the business, with daughter, Kim, joining the firm in 2006.

Nagle Signs

1020 Wilbur Ave., Waterloo, IA 319-233-4604 800-728-4604 When Established: 1978 Founder of Business: John and Jan Nagle Present Owners: John and Jan Nagle, Jennifer Taylor, Tom Nagle and Jessica Fasselius Number of Employees: 57 What Type of Business: Full service sign supplier furnishing and installing awnings, banners billboard structures, building signs, channel letters, formed and routed letters, interior signs, large format printing,

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LCD monitors, message center, neon, pole and monument signs, vehicle graphics including wraps and vinyl graphics. Crane service and lighted sign repair are provided. Our in-house designers offer customized sign choices.

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1127 Jefferson St. Waterloo 232-6665, 1-800-728-6665

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1519 W. 4th St. Waterloo, IA 319-233-6138 When Established: 1945 Founder of Business: Carroll P. Locke Present Owner: The Locke Family What Type of Business: It is our purpose to fairly, honestly and compassionately offer our assistance. This is done not only for families at a time of death, but also for individuals interested in preplanning before the funeral.

Our help is available after the funeral through a wide range of services and resources. We believe we have a responsibility to help people make the right decisions for themselves and their loved ones by providing complete and accurate information and explaining the many options available, then implementing their choices. In 1945 C.P. Locke pledged that Locke Funeral Home would

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800 Commercial St. Waterloo, IA 50702 319-233-0471 or 1-800-246-0471 When Established: 1957 Founder of Business: Elmo R. Moore Present Owners: Mason P. Moore, President Patrick R. Moore, Chairman What Type of Business: Over fifty years of service by the Moore family. Started by Elmo R. Moore, who turned over the reins to his son Patrick R. Moore upon his retirement in 1985. Patrick’s son Mason P. Moore joined the company full-time in 2000, after graduating from the University of Northern Iowa. Overhead Door Company installs and repairs a complete line of commercial and residential garage doors and operators to customers throughout Northeast Iowa.

They are operated under the familiar red ribbon logo of the Overhead Door Corporation, the oldest garage door manufacturer in the country.

Daughter and son joined the company in 1992. They have seven showrooms, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Iowa City, Fort Dodge, Mason City, main headquarters is in Waterloo.

Petersen Hudson Hdwe. Plumbing & Heating

520 Main St., Hudson, IA 303 Main St., Reinbeck, IA 1925 Center St., Cedar Falls, IA 319-988-3231 319-345-6427 319-277-5670 1-800-296-0594 (toll-free) When Established: 1949 Founder of Business: Robert Petersen Present Owner: Tom Petersen Number of Employees: 31 What Type of Business: Plumbing and HVAC installation and service.

Pella Windows & Doors

4116 University Ave. Cedar Falls, IA 319-277-0145 When Established: 1986 Founder of Business: Robert D. Bitter Present Owners: Rob J. Bitter & Dawn Bitter Champion Number of Employees: 45 What Type of Business: Pella Window & Door sales, service and installation. 25 years of service by the Bitter family. Over 85 years of products built by the Pella factory located in Pella, Iowa. Robert D. Bitter bought the distributor in 1986, he retired in 1998.

Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Inc.

P.O. Box 262 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-291-2850 When Established: March 1, 1999 Founders and Present Owners: Aaron Johnson and Wesley Platz Number of Employees: 0 What Type of Business: We grow our business by creating long lasting relationships built on excellent service and integrity.

www.wcfcourier.com items for sale and for rent. If we don’t have an item you are looking for we will be glad to find it for you. Our inventory includes everyday care items such as Cedar Valley’s largest selection of diabetic shoes, bath items, walkers and canes. We also carry large items such as hospital beds, respiratory items, electric wheelchairs, scooters and lift chairs.

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Q & T Pharmacy

920 W. 5th St., Waterloo, IA 50702 319-233-5216 When Established: 1950 Founders and Present Owners: Jim and Kathleen Hughes Number of Employees: 6 What Type of Business: We are a full service pharmacy including home medical supplies. Customer service is very important to us and we will do our best to serve you better than most. We file most insurances for you and prescription delivery is available. We have enlarged our home medical supply department to meet more of your needs, offering

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FULL SERVICE TRUCK CENTER

Repairs • Alignments • Equipment Installation

EQUIPMENT SALES

Dump Bodies • Hoists • Flat Beds • Liftgates • Tarps Truck lift Kits • Custom Wheels & Tires Snow Removal Equipment • Trailers

319-233-2286

955 W. Airline Hwy. • Waterloo

www.stubertrucks.com

Do it Once.... Do it Right....

Never Go Back to Wood!

YOUR COMPLETE AUTO CENTER - Late Model Used Cars and Trucks - Full Service

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Jeff and Jolene Scarbrough

No Rot Brick Mould

59 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Family Owned and Operated

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Corner 18th and Lafayette, Waterloo

233-5665

We Specialize In Designing: Homes • Cabinets • Windows • Doors • Roofing Monday-Friday 7 am to 5 pm; Saturday 9 am to 12 noon

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Overhead Door Company Of Waterloo, Inc.

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3040 Leversee Road Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-233-3461 When Established: 1961 Founder of Business: Ralph C. (Tex) Willett Present Owners: Rory Willett, Rex Willett and Chuck Willett, Number of Employees: 25 What Type of Business: RC Willett Co. has been producing quality RV’s here in the Cedar Valley for over 50 years.

The Northstar slide-in truck campers come in over 13 models. Whether it is a pop-top or hard-wall camper they make a unit to fit all makes and sizes.

This year they introduced a new side entry truck camper that fits on flatbed tucks. The campers are sold nationwide through dealers and are shipped around the world to Australia, England, Germany and France. www.northstarcampers.com

Roth Jewelers

229 E. 5th St. Waterloo, IA 319-234-6979 When Established: 1931 Founder of Business: Alvin J. Roth Present Owners: Milton E. Roth Number of Employees: 13 What Type of Business: Diamonds, Diamond engagement rings, Rolex watches, Citizen, Seiko, Swiss Army Watches, watch repair, appraisals, in-house custom design, jewelry repair, gift items and specialty jewelry.

Rydell Chevrolet Inc.

1325 E. San Marnan Dr. Waterloo, IA 319-234-4601 800-782-0046 When Established: 1984 Founder of Business: James Rydell Present Owners: James Rydell Number of Employees: 130 What Type of Business: Rydell Chevrolet is your Black Hawk County Chevy dealer.

Our professional sales staff will work hard to find the exact vehicle you need. We are proud to be the Premiere Chevrolet parts and service dealer in the Cedar Valley. Rydell offers our exclusive Bottom Line Pricing with super low prices posted on every windshield everyday.

We also are the only dealer in the area to offer a 5 day Like It or Return It 30 day exchange policy and a 3 month 3,000 mile warranty on all pre-owned vehicles. We have an excellent inventory of new and used cars, trucks, vans and SUV’s so you can find the exact vehicles you

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We are a cleaning company that need. At Rydell Chevrolet, we Service Master specializes in fire and water resare committed to giving you the

By Harris toration. We also clean carpet best customer service, selection 432 Locust St. and furniture and provide cusand value.

Waterloo, IA 50701 todial services and furnace and 319-291-3991 duct cleaning. I have enjoyed When Established: 1982 Sandee’s this business over the past 29 Founder of Business: a division of LSS years and look forward to servJoel A. Harris ing the Waterloo, Cedar Falls Management, Inc. Present Owners: for many more years to come.

1111 South St. Joel A. Harris Thank you Waterloo, Cedar Waterloo, IA Number of Employees: 20 Falls 319-235-1681, fax 235-9770 What Type of Business: www.sandeesltd.com When Established: 1963 Founder of Business: Sandee Schwickerath • Rex Willett • Rory Willett • Chuck Willett Present Owner: th Laura Schwickerath Number of Employees: 5 What Type of Business: Custom rubber stamps, engraving, name tags and plates, signs, vinyl graphics, and promotional “The Truck Camper People” products.

Celebrating Our 50 Anniversary!

Manufactured in the Cedar Valley since 1961 www.northstarcampers.com 1 mile West of Airport Entrance

3040 Leversee Rd., Cedar Falls 233-3461

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“COMPLETE SERVICE AND REPAIR” Store Hours Monday-Friday: 9-8 Saturday: 9-5; Sunday: 12-5

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www.europacycle.com

Bret & Steve Wrage, Owners

RC Willett Co., Inc.

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BW Contractors Inc.

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...Anywhere Access or Ground Protection is Needed...

Sales or Rentals 7741 Waverly Rd., Cedar Falls, IA

BW CONTRACTORS, INC. Bret & Steve Wrage, Owners Millwrights/Riggers Machinery Moving/Erecting Plant Relocations Equipment Installation Bridge Crane Erection Storage Shrink Wrap Services www.bwcontractorsinc.com 7741 Waverly Rd., Cedar Falls IA 50613, (319) 987-2070 (319) 987-2754 FAX Mobile: (319) 290-0890

SHRINK WRAP SYSTEMS

7741 Waverly Road (319) 987-2070 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Fax (319) 987-2754 questions@bwcontractorsinc.com

On-site / Mobile Services

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Southtown Bar & Grill

2026 Bopp St. Waterloo, IA 50702 319-236-9112 When Established: 1982 Present Owners: Deb and Russ Youngblut Number of Employees: 23 What Type of Business: We are known for our Broasted Chicken, handmade Onion Rings; fresh breaded Tenderloins, Fried Potato Chips and fresh made Hamburger. We make our own soups and salads including fresh potato salad for our daily salad bar. Breakfast served from 7 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. including homemade sausage gravy, followed by lunch and supper. Call for our daily specials. Located next to Dick Witham Ford, behind Golf Headquarters.

Every home is built with the highest quality standards by Steere Home Builder’s highly trained team. We provide a firm price quote and anticipated move-in date, all before you sign a contract. Stop in and see our newly designed showroom today.

Stuber Trucks

955 W. Airline Hwy., Waterloo, IA 319-233-2286 When Established: 1984 Founder of Business: Garry Stuber Present Owners: Garry and Sandra Stuber Number of Employees: 9 What Type of Business: We are a full service truck repair center. We do truck and RV alignments. We sell and install truck equipment including truck lift kits and custom wheels and tires, with we mount and balance. We sell a completer line of Huinker snow removal equipment and also have a large inventory of all types of trailers.

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3510 Kimball Ave., Ste. H Waterloo, IA 50702 319-234-5000 When Established: May 2008 Founder of Business: Jim Sulentic and Chris Fischels Present Owners: Jim Sulentic and Chris Fischels Number of Employees: 11 What Type of Business: Specializes in commercial and investment real estate. The SFC

Alligator Clips & Boots Batteries Cable Ties Capacitors Chemicals Circuit Breakers Computer Accessories Connectors Fuses Heat Shrink Tubing

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Test Leads Terminal Blocks Test Equipment Timers Tools Tubes Wire AND MUCH MORE!

www.ThatPartsPlace.com

Providing Fine Furniture For Over 32 Years!

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Peter C. Christensen

Started It All 79 Years Ago...

Decorative Brick Patios, Driveways,& Sidewalks LLow Watt Lighting C Concrete Raising N Now doing Laser e engraving

JERRY’S FURNITURE

DENNIS C. CHRISTENSEN & SONS Concrete and Masonry

Cedar Falls, Iowa • 266-6202

www.chriscrete.com Family owned & operated--and a new generation coming. Over 160 Years Combined Experience

Miniature Light Bulbs Patch Cables Potentiometers Relays Resistors Semiconductors Soldering Equipment Solderless Terminals Switches Telephone Accessories

DISTRIBUTORS OF ELECTRONIC PARTS & SUPPLIES 89 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

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team brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to the table. With over $50 million in property listings, SFC is the Cedar Valley’s leader in commercial real estate.

201 E. Mullan Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703 319-234-6681

Your ABOC Optician, Randy, Has 38 Years Experience.

Complete Glasses Done From Same Day To 4 Days, Depending On Your Rx. All Prescriptions Welcomed!

Frames Repaired Or Replaced The Same Day In Most Cases.

Special Orders Welcome!

Most Insurances Accepted.

Phone: (319) 233-5246 • www.actonoptical.com

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Sulentic-Fischels Commercial Group

3628 Kimball Ave. Waterloo, IA 50702

Steere Home Builders

89 Bremer Ave. Waverly, IA 319-352-1013 When Established: 1969 Founder of Business: Barth Steere Present Owners: Barth Steere Number of Employees: 9 What Type of Business: Customer of Steere Home Builders rave about their home building experience. They love the confidence of knowing they can build their dream home without the stress and anxiety that typically accompanies such a project.

As one of Wausau Homes oldest builders, everything about our approach is purposely designed to take the uncertainty out of the home buying experience. For example, our unique home design tools give home buyers the ability to customize and see an animated, 3-dimensional view of their future home.

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1209 Flammang Drive Waterloo • 319-234-7283

(At the corner of San Marnan & Flammang Drive)

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The Deery Brothers

John Deery Jr. and Dan Deery Waterloo Number of Employees: 22 Lumber Co. What Type of Business: THE FOLLOWING 2135 Commercial St. Collision Body Shop BUSINESSES WERE ALL Waterloo, Iowa Dan Deery STARTED 319-233-5209 Toyota-Scion

BY JOHN DEERY SR. When Established: 1952 7404 Univesity Ave. John Deery Motors Founder of Business: Cedar Falls, IA 50613 6823 University Ave. Robert Hostetler, Robert 319-277+4500 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Hummel When Established: March, 1992 319-277-6200 Present Owner: Joyce Donlea, Present Owners: When Established: 1975 Nick Donlea, Stacy Donlea John Deery Sr. and Dan Deery Present Owner: John Deery Jr. and Tony Donlea Number of Employees: 60 Number of Employees: 88 Number of Employees: 3 What Type of Business: What Type of Business: What Type of Business: Toyota and Scion Sales and GMC, Nissan, Lincoln, Waterloo Lumber Co. has been complete full line service Mitsubishi Sales and complete serving the Cedar Valley for department, servicing all makes full line service department, ser59 years. Bought shortly after and models. vicing all makes and models. inception by Don G. Donlea Dan Deery Motors and then passed down to his Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep sons Don D. Donlea (Mort) 3900 Alxander Dr. Waterloo, IA 50702 For 43 years the patient has always comes first...

319-233-5000 Orthotics When Established: 1979 Present Owners: Prosthetics Dan Deery and John Deery Sr. Post Mastectomy Number of Employees:75 Off-The-Shelf Orthotics What Type of Business: Chrysler,Dodge Jeep, Sales Diabetic Footwear and complete full line service department, servicing all makes 319.233.8911 and models.

1.800.435.3803 Deery Bros. Collision Center 210 E. Seerley Blvd.

Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Prosthetics and Orthotics 319-266-9900 527 Park Lane, Waterloo, IA When Established: August, 1997 www.clarkprosthetics.com Present Owners:

Clark & Associates

and Jerry Donlea after the seniors retirement in 1975.

Mort Donlea then in turn passed it down to his wife Joyce and three of his children: Don N. (Nick), Stacy and Tony.

They have been specializing in service and quality materials with a dedication to customer satisfaction. Customers can find a complete line of building materials from foundation to roof including egress wells, windows, doors, trim, cabinets, fire-

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Freshh M Made d TTenderloins d l i • Broasted Chicken, Potato Salad • Homemade Onion Rings & Fried Potato Chips • Fresh Made Hamburger • Salad Bar • Free Coffee Mondays with Breakfast We Open at 7:00 am Monday-Saturday

2026 Bopp Street Waterloo, Iowa

236-9112

(Across from Crossroads Center behind Waterloo Golf Headquarters)

EXPRESS PARTS

Celebrating 18 Years!!!!

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WHOLESALE & RETAIL COMPLETE LINE OF AUTOMOTIVE ES SHEET METAL, PAINT & BODY SUPPLIES www.wheelersautobody.com

Rochester, MN • Lansing, IA • Ottumwa, IA • St. Paul, MN

Store Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

places, flooring, siding, decking and shingles. Customers enjoy a number of free services including free estimates, an available free plan service and free advice from an experienced staff.

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Waterloo Golf Headquarters

2020 Bopp St. Waterloo, IA 319-231-2345 (Cell) 319-232-3979 www.waterloogolfheadquarters@yahoo.com When Established: 1986 Present Owner: Michael Shuchman Number of Employees: 9 What Type of Business: 2010 Ping Regional Club Fitter of the year. 2010 Top 50 Mizuro fitting Center. Locally owned. Selling golf equipment all year long.

MIKE BOWERS

Wheelers Autobody Supply

Parking Lots • Driveways • Block • Paving • Curb & Gutter

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100 E. 5th St. Waterloo, IA 50703 319-234-3414 When Established: 1993 Present Owner: Dick Johnson CEO; Jo Johnson, President; Mark Reinhardt, Sr. Vice President; Lisa Reinhardt, Director of Human Services Number of Employees: 60 What Type of Business: During the past 17 years, five locations have been established with the main office in Waterloo and locations in Rochester, MN; Lansing, IA; Ottumwa, IA; and St. Paul MN.

112 Sidehill Drive • Waterloo, IA 50701 319-233-0168 Fax: 319-233-6037

Compassion, Respect & Dignity...

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SUCCESS Waterloo Distribution Center

THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES!

Where your wishes have governed for four generations

Rob Bitter, Dawn Bitter Champion.

(Owners, 2nd generation)

Wishbone

201 W. 18th St. Waterloo, Iowa 319-234-4641 When Established: 12-18-2010 Present Randy and Cindy Hellman and Jim Wieman Number of Employees: 18 What Type of Business: Restaurant and Bar specializing in chicken, hand breaded tenderloins, world famous Wishbone sub, our famous chocolate cake, along with many other delicious items!

4116 University Ave. Cedar Falls Showroom

Carroll Locke 1901-1963

John Locke

Jack Locke

Eric Locke

1519 West Fourth Street Waterloo, Iowa 50702 (319) 233-6138 www.LockeFuneralHome.com

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Replacement/Installation, New Construction, Commercial The Pella Window Store

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A Name You Can Trust.

Manufactured in the state of Iowa for 85 years.

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Over a Quarter Century, Rydell has been offering the

BEST

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It’s about Tradition, Values and Family Ties...

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From Our Family to Yours.

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