Best Of Jasper County 2019 A product of the NEWTON
DAILY NEWS
Tribune PCMExplorer Jasper County
For additonal information on advertising, please contact: Stephanie Walton: 641-792-3121 ext. 6545 or Doug Garrett: 641-792-3121 ext. 6544
Reader’s Choice - Thursday, November 21, 2019 –Page 2
Jasper County The Readers Have Spoken!
For a two week period in late October, the Newton Daily News asked readers to vote for their favorite businesses. Over 10,000 votes were tallied from both print and online ballots. The results of the survey are listed in this annual special edition. Many local businesses have extended their gratitude to you and appreciate your continued support. In the coming weeks, you will see many certificates displayed throughout town. These certificates recognize our winners. Please congratulate them all on their accomplishments!
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Dodge Garage Thank you for your support! My clients are the Best!
Kirsten Weiland, LMT and Owner of Myo Massage Therapy
104 S Marshall St., Prairie City, IA • 515.994.3191
for voting Vixens Hair Studio
BEST OF JASPER COUNTY
Thank you for voting
21 E State St, Colfax
SM-NE494654-1121
us near the top in seven
2ND IN BEST HAMBURGER IN JASPER COUNTY.
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Thank you
We LOVE our customers! categories including
Thank You
to our customers for voting Dodge Garage one of the best auto repair shops in Jasper County!
Thank You Readers for voting us the Best Carpet Cleaner in Jasper County!
For Best Hair Salon and for 1st & 2nd in Best Stylist for Monica Rae and Crystal Burch
for making us your #1 choice for chiropractic care! Voted #1 Best Chiropractor: Steve Mattes 119 1st Ave. W., Newton 641-787-0311 SW Corner of the Square www.matteschiropractic.com
Reader’s Choice - Thursday, +, 2019 –Page 3
Best Advertising Media
Best Auto Repair Shop
Best Bar/Tavern
Best Barber
Radio
Cappy’s
Second Place
Peanut Pub
Second Place
Jason Webster
Second Place
Newton Daily News
Third Place
Third Place
Third Place
First Place
First Place
Smitty’s
Second Place Third Place Alpha Media
Best Apartment Complex
Fore Seasons
Joe Carmichael
American Legion
Royce Sparks
Best Bakery
Best Barbeque
Best Beauty Salon
HyVee
Moo’s
Vixens Hair Studio E-Clips
Second Place
First Place
Second Place
Newton Village
Bun in the Oven
Westside restaurant
Forest View
Stacy’s Sweet Stuff
Jethro’s Steakhouse (Altoona)
Third Place
Second Place
First Place
Dodge Garage
First Place
First Place
First Place
Third Place
Third Place
First Place
Second Place Third Place Posh
Hunters Run
Thank You For Voting Us Your #1 Insurance Agency in Jasper County. Congratulations to Darin Eide, Alex Modlin, Skyler Wedeking, and Jeff Maki for being voted the top four agents!
Alex Modlin
Jeff Maki
Darin Eide
Aerika Vanderwilt
Skyler Wedeking
Lori Gibson
Dale Maki
Denise Naber
Clemon-Maki
Thank You . . .
for voting Energy 106.7 the #1 radio station in Jasper County!
Congratulations to Sarah Jorges (1st place) Jamie Grout (2nd place) and Joe Swanson (3rd place) from Energy 106.7 on being the Favorite Radio Personalities!
Insurance
The team to insure you right, the companies to save you money
220 1st Ave. W., Newton 641-792-5040 Toll free 888-792-5040 www.clemonmaki.com
SM-NE494652-1121
Reader’s Choice - Thursday, November 21, 2019 –Page 4
Newton’s only locally owned full service bank for over 80 years. ou nk y Tha sper Ja ! nty Cou
Dr. Rabedeaux and his staff would like to Thank You for making The Dental Practice a favorite in Jasper County.
Making Patient Care and Convience our #1
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THE BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Where you will find Service, Solutions, and Your Smile. Jacob D. Parsons, DDS Steven G. Rabedeaux, DDS
1919 1st Avenue East • Newton, IA • 641-792-2780 www.thedentalpractice.net • Like us on Facebook
SM-NE494632-1121
100 N. 2nd Ave. W. 1821 First Ave. E. Newton Newton 641-792-3010 641-792-9420 www.fnnbbank.com SM-NE494616-1121
Thank You
SM-NE494625-1121
for voting us Best Health Care Provider in Jasper County
1123 1st Ave E, Suite 200
641.792.4012 • CAPSTONEBH.COM
Mental Health Services Substance Abuse Services Supported Community Living Psychological Testing Children’s Behavioral Services
Reader’s Choice - Thursday, November 21, 2019 –Page 5
Best Body Shop
Best Breakfast
Best Camping Venue
Sullivan
Newton Family Restaurant
Rock Creek State Park
Cratty Shack
Third Place-Tie
First Place
First Place
Second Place Lauterbach
Second Place
Dodge Garage
Third Place
Third Place
First Place
Second Place KoA-Newton
Midtown Cafe
Red Rock State Park Quarry Springs
First Place
Best Brewery
Best Carpet Cleaner
Second Place
Gezellig
Integrity Cleaning and Restoration
Best Book Retailer
First Place
Book Trader Tan America Mattingly Music & Book Store
Second Place
Choices
Best Butcher/Meat Department
Third Place
Best Boutique
Peanut Pub
Second Place Third Place Silverado
Patterson Interprises
Verizon
Third Place-Tie
Hyvee
Second Place
Thank You!
Peck
Second Place Third Place-Tie
Monroe foods Shugar’s
Z Maries
Tracfone
YMCA
First Place
THANK YOU
BEST
Second Place
First Place
Third Place
Second Place
LUNCH & SANDWICH SHOP
Us cellular
Best Child Care Provider
Best Caterer
FOR VOTING US
First Place
Second Place
Hy-Vee
Olive’et
Best Cell Phone Provider
Third Place
First Place Fareway
Fine Things Reclaimed
Magg Family Catering
First Place
Service Master
First Place
Third Place
Baxter Early Learning Center Riah’s Daycare
Sullivan’s Auto Body would like to thank
Thank you for voting us Best Veterinarian! We truly appreciate all of your votes!
101 1ST AVE E, NEWTON, IA 50208 MAIN: (641) 792-0845 • FAX: (641) 792-0512 SM-NE3894898-1121
WWW.PJSDELI.COM
2445 Highway F48 W Newton, IA (641) 792-4860 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Sat 8am-12pm
you for voting us
#1 in Auto Body Repairs In Business for 35 years serving Jasper County
SM-NE3894979-1121
792-2006
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Best Chiropractor
Second Place
Dr. Steve Mattes
Third Place
Third Place
First Place
Uncle Nancy’s
Second Place
Scooters
Third Place
Best Community Event
Dr. Kevin Parsons Dr. Jay Koenen
Best Clothing Retailer
First Place
Festival of Lights
Second Place
First Place
Down Town Trick or Treat
Second Place
Thunder nights
Third Place
Best Consignment Shop
Cato
Kohls
Hibbett Sports
Best Coffee Spot First Place
Bridgehouse
Third Place
Goodwill
Steppin’ Out Dance
Best Convenience Store
Best Day Spa First Place
First Place
Aleya Salon and Day Spa
Second Place
E-clips
Kwik Star
Second Place
Caseys
Third Place
Third Place
Prairie Escape Wellness Center
Best Dance/ Gymnastics Center
Best Dental Practice
First Place
Kayla’s Dance Studio
Second Place
Second Place
In Motion
Third Place
Dressing Room Salvation army
Hy-Vee Gas
First Place
First Place
The Dental Practice
Second Place
Van Hemert Family Dentistry
Thank you to everyone who voted for us in “Best Of” in Newton! A special shout out to our team. Thank you for being awesome. We couldn’t do this without you. You all care so much for everyone who walks through our doors, and it shows!
Caring for you and your smile. 320 East 3rd Street N. • Newton, Iowa • Formerly Dr. Kuhn DDS SM-NE3894922-1121
641-792-4234
www.vanhemertfamilydentistry.com
Reader’s Choice - Thursday, November 21, 2019 –Page 7
Third Place
Best Exercise/Fitness Venue
Second Place
Colfax Dental
Colfax
Third Place
El Sombrero
Second Place Home
Best Fast Food Restaurant
Van Maanen
Anytime Fitness
Culvers
Depenning
Best Eye Care Center
West wood Golf Course
Dr. Rabedeaux
Best Electrician
Second Place Dr. Bruns
Third Place
Dr. Van Hemert
Best Dessert
Third Place
First Place
Best Dentist First Place
Restaurant
YMCA
First Place
Second Place Third Place-Tie
Third Place
First Place
First Place
Second Place Taco Johns
Third Place
Eye Care Center
Cratty Shack
Culver’s
Dickerson Mechanical Drewis
Newton Eye Clinic
Cardinal Corner
Best Event Venue
Walmart
Best Financial Institution (Bank/Credit Union)
Cratty Shack
Sugar Grove
First Place
Second Place Third Place
Best Disc Golf Course
Second Place Third Place
First Place
Second Place
First Place
Legacy Plaza
FNNB
Second Place
First Place
Third Place
Maytag
First Place
Best Family Restaurant
Advantage Credit Union
Culver’s
Dmacc
Second Place Newton Family
Third Place-Tie
Bank Iowa Great Western Bank
Thanks
… to our customers for voting us your #1 for Auto Repair #1 for Tire Retailer
Voted # 1 Pharmacy in Jasper County
Thank you
for being such great customers & supporting us for the last 21 years! 212 First St. N. Newton (Just North of Forbes)
641-792-3111
Hours: M-F 8:30am - 6pm Sat 9am - 2pm Owned Operated by Larry & Dianna Ambroson, RPh Locally O d & Op SM-NE494648-1121
Chad E. Klein, O.D.
Kristin K. Rhoads, O.D.
Brandon J. Tish, O.D.
Check with us for all Total Car Care.
Thank you for Voting us Best Eye Care Center. We are truly honored!
641-792-7900
100 N. 4th Ave. W. • Newton, IA www.eyecarecenterofnewton.com
Bob McCormick 220 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 (641) 792-7894 • Fax (641) 792-1703 • Email: tpnewton@pcpartner.net
Reader’s Choice - Thursday, November 21, 2019 –Page 8
Thank you
Thank You
for Voting us Best Manufacturer!
JASPER COUNTY for voting us #1 for
favorite Heating and Cooling contractors in Jasper County SM-NE3894910-1121
We at Fareway are honored to be Voted:
Best Butcher/Meat Department Best Grocery Store
Thank You! We are grateful for our customer’s patronage. Especially the shoppers in training.
www.baxtercs.com 120 S. Main Street, Baxter, IA 50028 SM-NE494639-1121
641-328-5202
Grocery 792-7950 • Meat 792-3325 120 N. 3rd Ave. E., Newton Store Hours: 7 am to 9 pm
L to R: Brayden Eppstein, Kayleigh Walton, Landen Eppstein SM-NE3894924-1121
Reader’s Choice - Thursday, November 21, 2019 –Page 9
Best Financial Planner
Best Garden Center
Best Grocery Store
Brendan Lamont
Earl May
Fareway
First Place
First Place
First Place
Best Health Care Provider Newton Village
Second Place
Second Place
Second Place
Third Place
Third Place
Third Place
Travis Padget
Theisens
Mark Allen
First Place
Hy-Vee
Hyvee
Second Place
Capstone Behavioral Healthcare
Shugars
Third Place
Best Fried Chicken
Best Gift Shop
Best Hair Stylist
Dr. Pat Edwards
Pizza Ranch
Farmers Wife
Monica Rae
Best Hearing Aid Center
First Place
Second Place
First Place
First Place
Second Place
Second Place
Third Place
Third Place
KFC
Fine Things Reclaimed
Shugar’s
Hallmark
Mandy Longacre
Best Furniture Store
Best Golf Course
Best Hamburger
Store for Homes
Westwood
Culver’s
Third Place
First Place
First Place
Crystal Burch
First Place
Second Place
Second Place
Second Place
Third Place
Third Place
Third Place
Homemakers
Newton Furniture
Oakland Acres
Colfax Country Club
THE FARMER’S WIFE &
DECOR
GIFT SHOP
Thank you for the Honor of Voting us Best Gift Shop & Best Home decor Store.
Cratty Shack Moo’s
Thank you
First Place
Hometown Hearing
Second Place Woodard
Best Heating/Cooling Company First Place
Baxter Comfort Solutions
Second Place Brooker
Thank you for the honor of being voted your
for voting us
Best Margarita, Best Mexican Restaurant & 2nd Best Tacos.
La Cabana Mexican Restaurant
“Best Child Care Provider/Center”
it is a privilege to be entrusted with your most precious family member.
2617 1st Ave E # 8, Newton, IA 50208
(641) 791-1932 Hours:
Early Childhood... were our future begins.
Monday 11AM–9PM
3,000 sq. feet of gift and home decor.
124 N. 2 Ave W., Newton, IA 50208 | 641.787.1206 nd
w w w.farmerswifedecor.com Mon-Fri. 10a-5:30p | Sat. 10a-4p | Sun. Closed
SM-NE3894897-1121
Tuesday- Saturday 11AM–10PM Sunday 11AM–9PM SM-NE3894962-1121
Over 47 Years of Dependability
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Third Place
Warnick & Reeves
Best Home Builder First Place
Moorman Construction
Best Ice Cream
RabWorks, LLC
Second Place
RabWorks
First Place
Second Place
Jersey Freeze
Brian Finch
Griffith
Best Home Decor Store
Best Hotel/Motel First Place AmericInn
Farmers wife
Second Place
Fine Things Reclaimed
Third Place
Third Place
Van Haalens Emporium
Third Place-Tie Cratty Shack Goldies
Third Place
Third Place
Second Place
First Place
Cardinal Corner
Nailed it Construction
Second Place
First Place
Best Home Remodeler/Contractor
Econo Lodge Cobblestone
Best Insurance Agency First Place
Clemon Maki Insurance
Second Place
Lonnie Portner State Farm
Third Place
Interstate Insurance Services
Best Insurance Agent First Place Darin Eide
Second Place Alex Modlin
Third Place
Skyler Wedeking
Best Italian Restaurant First Place Latin King
Second Place Yanni’s
Third Place Giovannis
DIMENSIONS ACCOUNTING THANK YOU TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS FOR VOTING US
#1 TAX PREPARER IN JASPER COUNTY! WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Thank You for voting Earl May as the
BEST GARDEN CENTER
Dimensions Accounting offers bookkeeping and payroll services as well as personal and small business income tax preparation.
VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION 710 FIRST AVE E, NEWTON L to R: Diane, Sherry, and Janee anee
641-792-2058
in Jasper County!
2306 1st Ave E., Newton SM-NE494620-1121
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Best Landscaping Firm
Third Place
RabWorks, LLC
Best Lunch
Ashton
Third Place
First Place
TPI
Second Place
Best Local Radio Personality
Second Place
Best Margaritas
Sarah Jorges
Cratty Shack
La Cabana
Third Place
Third Place
Second Place
Jamie Grout
Best Manicure/ Pedicure
Third Place
First Place
Garden Gate
First Place
Yardscapes
Second Place
Best Liquor Store
Third Place
First Place
Joe Swanson
Second Place Hy-Vee
Best Local Radio Station
New Star
Pit Stop
Third Place
Best Local Park Second Place
Quarry Springs Par
First Place
Halo Salon and Spa
First Place
El Sombrero
Cocina HernandezColfax
A’s Nails
Energy 106.7
Tootsies
Leslie mcnew
KCOB
Best Manufacturer
Myo Massage Therapy
97.3
Thombert
Kacy Snyder
Second Place
Maytag Park
Culver’s
Best Massage Therapist
First Place
First Place
Pjs deli
Third Place
Second Place Third Place
First Place
First Place
Second Place Third Place
Second Place Cline Tool
We want to thank you for voting Joss & Beans as one of the Best Coffee Spots in Jasper County! JOSS & BEANS COFFEE HOUSE 103 S. Main Street Baxter, IA
HOME DECOR, GIFTS & CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
Thank You
for voting for Fine Things.
Bun in the Oven has the Best Fans! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOTED! Sincerely, Dalene/Bun in the Oven 205 1st Ave East Newton, IA
641-521-4460
SM-NE3894923-1121
finethingsreclaimed.com
Ph: (641) 275-0703
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of my customers for voting Z Marie’s #2 in Catering in Jasper County! ~ Michelle
Reader’s Choice - Thursday, November 21, 2019 –Page 13
Best Mexican Restaurant
Highview Drive-In
Chris Braunschweig
La Cabana
Best New Car Dealer
Best Optometrist
Sweet Magnolia Photography
El sombrero
Lauterbach
Dr. Kristi Rhoads
Katie Jane Photography
Gregg Young
Dr Hanish
John Lee
Third Place
First Place
First Place
Second Place Third Place
Cocina Hernandez
Best Movie Rental First Place Red box
Second Place Family Video
Best Movie Theatre First Place
Second Place Third Place-Tie Enterprise Noble Ford Steve Link
Second Place
Second Place
Third Place-Tie Brandon Tish Michelle Cazett Dr. Klein
Third Place
Best Physical Therapist First Place
Kinetic Edge
Troy Hyde
Green Acres
Newton Village
Unleashed
Best Pizza
First Place
for voting
First Place
Second Place Third Place Pet kingdom
Best Pet Groomer First Place
best
real estate agency!
realtor, toni peska!
802 Commercial Street | Grinnell 641-236-7430
First Place Giovanni’s
Second Place Georgioz
Third Place
Pet Kingdom
Best Place To Work
Teri Allen
The Dental Practice
Best Pharmacy
Newton Village
Third Place
The Medicine Shoppe
Second Place HyVee
Third Place Medicap
in jasper county
Third Place
Caseys
First Place
best
Pro Rehab
Laura’s on 5th
Second Place
SM-NE494660-1121
Second Place
Second Place
Thank You
736 N 3rd Avenue E | Newton 641-792-5656
First Place
Best Pet Day Care Provider
Newton Daily News
Valle Drive-In
First Place
Best Photographer
Best Newspaper Reporter/Editor Second Place
Capitol 2
Third Place
First Place
Second Place Third Place
Clemon Maki Insurance
Reader’s Choice - Thursday, November 21, 2019 –Page 14
Best Real Estate Agency
Best Retailer
Best Roofer
Heartland Iowa Realty
WalMart
Second Place
Worthington
First Place
First Place
Second Place
Fine Things Reclaimed
Third Place
Baqara
ReMax
Advantage Real Estate
Third Place
First Place
Best Siding/Window Installation Firm
Second Place
RabWorks
First Place
Nailed It Construction
Second Place Le roofing
Third Place
Third Place
RabWorks
Best Realtor
Best Retirement Community
Best Sandwich Shop
Toni Peska
Newton Village
Pjs Deli
First Place
First Place
First Place
Best Steak Dinner Montana mikes
Second Place
Second Place
Second Place
Third Place
Third Place
Third Place
Deb Cross
Bob Cupples
Park Centre
McCann Village
Skokan Construction
First Place
Maid Rite
Second Place
Cratty Shack
Third Place
Yanni’s
Texas Roadhouse
Thank You Readers
for voting Moorman Construction as the best home builder in Jasper County Thank You for voting Pit Stop as the
BEST LIQUOR STORE in Jasper County
MOORMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. CUSTOM HOME BUILDER
COLDEST BEER IN TOWN!
Convenient Drive Thru Window Wine, Energy Drinks, Mixers, Liquor, Ice, Pop, Snacks, E-Cigs & More. Walk-In Beer Cooler
1324 1st Ave., Newton
KENDALL MOORMAN
(Across From Pizza Hut)
641-275-9035
pitstopliquors.com
MOORMANCONST@PARTNERCOM.NET Welcome
Pit Stop Liquor is located across from Pizza Hut on the North side of the road.
7181 HWY F17 W - BAXTER, IOWA 50028 641-227-3650
Reader’s Choice - Thursday, November 21, 2019 –Page 15
Best Travel Agency
Best Vegan/ Vegetarian Meal
Unravel Your TravelLisa Griffith
Hyvee
Third Place
First Place
Norman Boyle
Second Place
Best Tire Retailer
Third Place
Cappy’s
Taco John’s La Cabana
First Place
First Place
El Sombrero
Third Place
Book Trader
Wal-Mart
Best Trash/Recycling Hauler
Second Place E-Clips
Third Place
El Sombero
Best Veterinarian
Best Used Car Dealer
First Place
Dr. Scott Curry
First Place
Dave Cupples
Second Place
Second Place
Newton Animal Clinic
Second Place
Third Place
Parkview
Third Place
Lauterbauch
Dodds
Best Tax Professional
Skunk River Sanitation
Dimensions Accounting
Raccoon River
Second Place
Third Place
First Place
Headlines
First Place
Eatery A
J H Travel Third Place Travel Fare
Magnum Automotive
First Place
Second Place
Second Place
Second Place
Best Tanning Salon
First Place
Third Place
Crowne Motors
Best Weekend Hangout First Place Peanut pub
Second Place
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C.
Fore Seasons
Thank You...
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
BEST MOVIE THEATRE! We are truly honored!
Thank You
to all my AWESOME customers for voting us # 1 Favorite Book Store & Tanning Salon!
for voting Advantage Credit Union as one of your favorite Financial Institutions.
Capitol II Theatre “Where Every Movie Brings Out Joy”
116 1st Street N • Newton, IA 50208 641-792-FLIX/3549 • www.capitol2.com SM-NE3894899-1121
SM-NE494640-1121
Book Trader Tan America
121 W. 3rd St. N., Newton
I appreciate your loyalty and business for the past 20 years. bus ~ Cheryl 217 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton (1 block West of square) 641-791-4024 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-7; Sat. 9-3
VOTED BEST
Thank you for voting us Best Dessert Best Hamburger & Best Family Restaurant in Jasper County!
Manicure & Pedicure!!!
Thank you so much for yyour votes!
We appreciate our guests and your business!
901 1st Ave W, Newton, IA (641) 792-0923
HOURS:
Sun & Mon: Closed • Tue: 9am-8pm • Wed: 9am-5pm Thur: 9am-8pm • Fri: 8am-5pm • Sat: 9am-3pm
TM
SM-NE3894909-1121
1650 W 19th St S Newton
SM-NE494653-1121 94653-1121
Halo Salon & Sp Spa pa
Thank You
FOR VOTING US BEST TACOS!! 2106 1st Avenue E Newton, IA 50208 • 641.792.1798 Open 7 Days a Week from 7am – 11pm!
SM-NE494614-1121
Best Tacos
Reader’s Choice - Thursday, November 21, 2019 –Page 16
Thank you Jasper county for voting us best in physical therapy!
THANK YOU
1400 W 18TH STREET SOUTH NEWTON, IA 50208
641-792-4582
SM-NE494649-1121
FOR VOTING US THE BEST STEAK DINNER IN JASPER COUNTY
KineticEdgePT.com • 641-791-9675 1715 1st Avenue E in Newton
Thank You to Readers for voting Newton Village as the best in Jasper County in 3 categories: Best Retirement Best Health Community Care Provider Best Apartment Complex Newton Village came in 2nd Place in the Best Place To Work category.
Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living and Independent Living Apartments Assisted Living Apartments Currently Available
110 N 5th Ave W • Newton, Iowa • 641-792-0115
AWA R D W I N N I N G S E RV I C E ! SM-NE494617-1121
A huge congratulations to our friends at The Dental Practice for receiving 1st Place in voting for Best Place To Work.