MEET YOUR SOUTHWEST IOWA
BUSINESS PEOPLE
503 WEST ADAMS | CRESTON, IA 50801 | 641.782.2141
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ELITE STAFFING
F&M BODY SHOP
100 E Taylor (Hwy34) | Creston, IA | 641.782.2565
901 South Division Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.5115
How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 20 years. What is your main product? HR Partner bridging career opportunities with leading manufacturing companies in Southwest Iowa. What is the company’s/businesse’s specialty? To provide long term career opportunities What makes your company/business unique? We are the HR Partner to our clients allow us to be a part of their long term plan. What industries do you serve with your products: Consumer goods, Industrial Automation, Food & Beverage and Manufacturing. Your Motto: “The NEW way to work”
Owners: Dave and Jeff Wynn
NEW TO TOWN?
WE’RE HIRING!
Founded: 1951 Headquartered: Creston, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 64 years. How many employees do you have? 7 What is your main product? Auto body repair and tow service What is your proudest achievement? Keeping the business family owned Tell us about yourself/business: Our father, Larry, started in the business in 1971, working for Jack Nichols. He bought the business in 1981 and we bought it in 2011.
When You Need a Tow
We’ll Be There!
24 Hour Emergency Road Service 7 Days a Week, Including Holidays Count on us for affordable, reliable, damage-free towing service, day or night.
Stop by ELITE STAFFING for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES!
Hwy. 34, Creston, IA • 641-782-2565
www.elitestaffinginc.com
• Local & Long-distance towing • Flatbed towing • Jump Starts • Car Unlock
Full Service Auto Body Shop • Frame Straightening • Custom Color Matching • Factory-direct Parts • Insurance Work
F&M BODY SHOP 901 S. Division • Creston, IA 50801
641-782-5115
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IOWA STATE SAVINGS BANK (ISSB) member FDIC 401 West Adams Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.1000
888.508.0142 | www.issbbank.com
Owners: ISSB is employee owned (ESOP) Founded: Since its’ founding in 1883, Iowa State Savings Bank has always been locally owned and managed. Headquartered: Creston, IA with other branches in Lenox, Corning and Diagonal. How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? Over 130 years How many employees do you have? 53 What is your main product? Our core footprint includes serving individuals, families, businesses and agriculture through a five-county area with financial management products and services. What industries do you serve with your products? ISSB lends primarily to people and businesses who reside, work or do business in the part of south central Iowa where our branches are located. We lend to people in agriculture, manufacturing, wholesale and retail businesses and to individuals and couples for their personal wants and needs. We offer all kinds of loan products including closed-end, secured and unsecured loans, real estate mortgage loans, open- and closed-end home equity mortgages and credit cards.
What makes your company/business unique? ISSB is the only locally owned and managed bank in Creston. What is your proudest achievement? ISSB is dedicated to enhanced opportunity for individual and business achievement and success; to area economic, cultural and environmental improvement; to serving responsible business and agricultural clients with well-defined business plans and by helping them improve the wealth, resources and well-being of our community. We help individuals and families improve themselves, their prospects and living conditions. What community service or outreach do you participate in? ISSB grows with the communities we serve. We recognize a communal obligation for supporting civic, welfare and educational organizations in our market. We work to build mutual respect within the community by supporting causes that are important to our employee-owners and customers. Our philanthropy is intended to sustain and enhance the quality of the environment in which we live and work. Your motto: “Be fair. Earn respect. Have fun. Make things better.” Anything else you’d like us to know: Our vision is of a healthy and caring community that provides a good place to live and do business, where citizens work together to support families and youth.
Iowa State Savings Bank
Employee Owned and committed to making our communities the best they can be.
Member FDIC
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J&J PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING 211 S Elm Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.7852
MEDICAP PHARMACY 405 South Sumner Avenue | Creston, IA | 641.782.6558
Owner: Jeff Burger, Shelli Burger, Jack Bakerink & Fran Bakerink
Owner: Jeff Longstaff
Founded: 1998 Headquartered: Creston, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 17 years How many employees do you have? 9 What is your main product? New construction, remodels, updating plumbing, furnace and air What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Heating, cooling & plumbing What industries do you serve with your products? Businesses, schools, homes & churches What makes your company/business unique? Family owend and life time residents of Union County Tell us about yourself/business: Shelli is the Mayor of Afton, Jeff is on the City Council and both are involved in the Afton Lions Club. Jack is a consultent for Northstar Aerospace of Phoenix and works at Wellmans. Your motto: “Your comfort is our Calling”
Founded: 1981 How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 34 years How many employees do you have? 11 What is your main product? Prescription medicines. What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Providing customers with many services including filling prescriptions, checking for allergies and drug interactions. What industries do you serve with your products? Care facilities What makes your company/business unique? Fast, convenient service, free delivery plus mail service available. What is your proudest achievement? Owning my own business in the community I grew up in. What community service or outreach do you participate in? Member of the Creston Chamber of Commerce, supporting local area schools, member of the First United Methodist Church. Tell us about yourself/business: Born and raised in Creston, married for 41 years, raised 2 daughters, attended SWCC 1 year then transferred to Drake University majoring in pharmacy. Your motto: “We’ll always make time for you.”
Your Comfort is our Calling!
Trust & Convenience All major insurance plans accepted.
Drive thru Window Jeff Longstaff RPh
Rob, Donnie, Jeff, Jake, Fran, Zack
Brooke
Skip Carlson RPh
Linda
Steve Cover Taryn Thompson RPh
Shelby Freeman
PharmD
Kristi Wieland
Mail Out Service
State License - HVACR, Plumbing Hydronics
Plumbing • Water Heaters • Boilers High Efficiency Heating & A/C Geothermal • Bathroom Remodels Air Purification • Licensed & Insured FREE Estimates in 30 Mile Radius –Financing Available–
Serving Southwest Iowa for 17 Years and Family Owned & Operated.
211 S. Elm | Creston | 641-782-7852
Kelly Moffitt
Paige Parsons
Deb Kralik
Shelly Parsons
FREE Delivery
“Always accurate, quality prescriptions...we’ll always make time for you!!”
405 S. Sumner • Creston
641-782-6558 Jeff Longstaff, RPh • Wayne “Skip” Carlson, RPh • Taryn Thompson, PharmD Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm • Sat 8:30am-1pm
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CRESTON AUTOMOTIVE 410 West Adams | Creston, IA | 641.782.2179 | www.crestonautomotive.com Owners: Rick Benson Founded: April 4, 2006 Headquartered: Creston, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 9 years at this location - Since 1965 How many employees do you have? 16 What is your main product? Auto Sales - New and Pre-owned What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Service after the sale. What industries do you serve with your products? Everyone needs transportation What makes your company/business unique? Service after the sale What is your proudest achievement? We have been able to keep Lincoln What community service or outreach do you participate in? All the area school sports, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus Tell us about yourself/business: Always have lived in rural America, graduated from the University of Texas Your motto: “Be fair and treat people like you want to be treated.” Anything else you’d like us to know: Locally owned and our revenue goes back into our county
Meet Creston’s People
Pictured L-R: Jeff Kralik, Les Elliott, Terry Freeman, and Katie Bauer
L-R: Rowdy Bolinger, Robby Fleming, Chris Gilbert, Adam Hedinger, Brian Andreasen, Dennis Reinholdt, Andrew Heaton, Charlie Hensel, and Rick Benson
RESTON UTOMOTIVE 410 W. Adams, Creston, IA 866-782-2179 or 641-782-2179 www.crestonautomotive.com
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PIZZA RANCH
REFLECTIONS BEAUTY & TANNING SALON
520 Livingston | Creston, IA | 641.782.7337 | www.pizzaranch.com
207 North Elm | Creston, IA | 641.782.3041 | Facebook @ Reflections Beauty & Tanning Salon
Owners: Doug and Sheryl Pearson
Owners: Makenzi Vonk
Founded: 1981 - first Pizza Ranch in Hull, IA | Opened in Creston in 2005 Headquartered: Orange City, IA - corporate offices How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 10 years How many employees do you have? 25 What is your main product? Providing great food and service to the Creston area What is the company’s/business’s specialty? We have a “Mile-Long” buffet that is served twice daily serving salad, pizza, chicken, ice cream and all the fixings. What makes your company/business unique? Pizza Ranch is a western themed “Buffet-Style” dining restaurant. Party and meeting rooms available. Arcade Room. What community service or outreach do you participate in? We donate to many organizations in our area and our most popular program is our “Community Impact” Fundraising Events. Our Vision Statement: “To glorify God by positively impacting the world” Our Mission Statement: “To give every guest a legendary experience”
520 Livingston, –Creston–
Founded: 2005. How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 10 years How many employees do you have? 3, 2 Full Time and 1 Part Time What is your main product? Paul Mitchell and KMS California What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Modern Color Techniques, Here at Reflections stylists are required to attend at least one 8 hour class every year as well as every other year or two training/classes in Chicago, IL. These classes cover new color techniques, precision haircuts, styling and product knowledge. What industries do you serve with your products? We’re just one of the many divisions in the Beauty Industry; we serve those looking to improve their looks in the physical appearance. What make your company/business unique? Quality over quantity, we pride ourselves on the quality of work we put out there, we never want people to feel rushed in and out of the salon. We wake up each day not dreading work but looking forward to making our guests feel better physically and mentally. Sometimes all you need is “you time” getting your hair done is that time you get to focus on you, not the world around you or maybe just a friendly conversation to help escape the world for just a moment. What is your proudest achievement? Being what we like to think of as a successful business in a town we love and grew up in. Being trusted and respected by our community and surrounding communities is a big deal these days. What community service or outreach do you participate in? Mommies of Angels, Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), Union County Fair Queen Contest and Creston Arts Programs. Tell us about yourself/business: Reflections has been in business in the Creston community for 10 years, in 2013 I became the Owner after the previous owners decided to journey down different paths in life. Combined there’s 11 year’ experience between the two of us full time stylists. | Your motto: “Be a Reflection of your kind of beautiful.”
Reflections
Be a reflection of your kind of beautiful
641-782-7337 www.pizzaranch.com
Modern Precision Haircuts
Welcome to our Ranch – Home of the Mile-Long Buffet
Modern Color Techniques Sensitive Waxing Ear Piercing
Dine-in ~ Carry Out Delivery in Creston
4 Party/Conference Rooms Available Room Capacities 24 - 75 Arcade Room
It is our pleasure to serve you!
Tanning Makeup Application
500 W. Union –Creston– 641-782-3041 MaKenzi Vonk and Cassie Mahan
* Paul Mitchell * KMS California * The Wet Brush * Kenra
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THE CORNER COFFEE SHOP, ANTIQUES & GIFTS 284 Public Square | Greenfield, IA | 641.743.8275 Owners: Tom & Tammy Walk | Founded: June 14, 2013 How many years has the business been serving the local community? 2 years What is the company’s/business’s specialty? We offer great tasting coffee drinks and our fruit smoothies are the “best around”. NEW! Green smoothies and jamocha (ice cream/coffee/chocolate blended.) Paninis are a hit for breakfast and lunch, bacon turkey, turkey pesto and reuben are a few to choose from. We have a wide variety of antiques – crocks, pie safe, cupboards, trunks, gas and oil items and old toys, something for everyone! What is your proudest achievement? 2013 Community Impact Award-Business Improvement & 2015 Local Winner of Main Street Open 4 Business Competion What makes your company/business unique? Our cozy atmosphere draws people in to relax with friends while drinking a great coffee, listening to Christian music and viewing past treasures displayed in the store. A unique ambience is created from the exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, tin ceiling, and delicious food and coffee.
thecornergreenfield@windstream.net
Ph: 641-743-8275
COLORS FLORAL & HOME DECORATING
Floral and Home Decorating
342 Public Square | Greenfield, IA | 641.743.2051 | Find us on Facebook Owners: Gina Wallace | Founded: 2008 Headquartered: Greenfield How many employees do you have? 3 How many years has the business been serving the local community? 7 years What is your main product? Many! Flowers for all occasions, tuxedo rental, all types of flooring, wallpaper, paint, custom framing & matting, dry cleaning drop off, blinds & window treatments, gift items. What is the company’s/business’s specialty? We love doing weddings and events. Also do in-home consultations to help people choose paint, blinds and flooring. We offer a WIDE array of products and services. What is your proudest achievement? Opening up (and continuing a 60 year old business) in my hometown and being able to serve the people of SW Iowa. What community service or outreach do you participate in? Greenfield Chamber Mainstreet, member and vice president, Warren Cultural Center Board | Your motto: “We have everything you need to make your house a home.”
GREENFIELD LUMBER COMPANY 107 NE 6TH Street | Greenfield, IA | 641.743.2712
Flowers for ALL Occasions Wedding Florals • Tuxedo Rentals
We do weddings all over SW and Central Iowa! Become a Facebook Fan!
342 Public Square • Greenfield 641-743-2051 gina@colorsfloral.com
We’re Your Home Improvement Center
Owners: Bob & Jean Guikema Founded: February 1984 | Headquartered: Greenfield, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 31 years | How many employees do you have? 5 What is your main product? Building materials, hardware, paint What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Home projects small or large serving homeowners, contractors, do-it-yourselfers and commercial jobs. What makes your company/business unique? We try to keep a relaxed small town atmosphere with good friendly service no matter how small or big the project! What community service or outreach do you participate in? Chamber, Adair County Fair, church activities and civic events. | Your motto: “Where the studs are!”
...for every project on your list, you’ll find the quality materials and low prices you need.
Greenfield Lumber
107 NE 6th • Greenfield • 641-743-2712
J’S VARIETY
A mix of old and new...
Northside of Square | Greenfield, IA | 641.343.7329 | Find us on Facebook Owners: Jane Ahnen and Jenice Wallace Founded: 2011 | How many employees do you have? 2 What is your main product? Vintage, new gifts, Iowa wine, baby items, children’s books, jewelry, scarves and more! What makes your company/business unique? We offer a “variety” of items – from new to old and everything in between! Anything else you’d like us to know: We have several vendors with vintage and primitive items in our store as well as items we have purchased at auctions and/or purchased privately. Jane currently also owns The Jewel Box – 44 years. Jenice is a retired county auditor – having worked for the county for 35 years. Jenice’s husband Doug is often seen helping us out!!!
J’s Variety 226 Public Square • Greenfield
641-343-7329
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J&A FLOORING
208 West Taylor/Hwy 34 West | Creston, IA | 641.782.7021 | www.crestoniowachamber.com
804 South Mulberry | Creston, IA | 641.278.1044 | www.jandaflooringcreston.com
Owners: Chamber members
Owners: Joe & Clara Putz
Founded: April 1939 Headquartered: Creston, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 76 years How many employees do you have? 2 What is your main product? Marketing Creston and the area, and providing information and service to our Chamber members What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Marketing Creston and working with other businesses, individuals and groups to move Creston forward What industries do you serve with your products? A cross section of the businesses and industries are served by our activity What makes your company/business unique? We represent ALL businesses, industries and individuals in Creston What is your proudest achievement? The Chambers ability to work with others What community service or outreach do you participate in? The Chamber collaborates, works with and promotes partnerships with various organizations, governmental bodies and groups in Creston and the area to maintain and improve Creston’s quality of life and economic well being. Motto/mission: To promote and showcase the community, to be a leadership organization which unifies the community, and map a course for Creston’s future development. Anything else you’d like us to know: Our doors are always open to new and innovative ideas that will help us to continue to grow and improve.
Founded: 2011 Headquartered: 804 S. Mulberry, Creston, IA How many years has the company/ business been serving the local community? 4 How many employees do you have? Family owned and operated What is your main product? We sell and install all types of floor coverings residential & commercial What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Installation of floor products What industries do you serve with your products? Residential & commercial anywhere floor coverings are needed. What makes your company/business unique? I think it is our desire to satisty our customers. Years of experience. What is your proudest achievement? We are only as good as our last install. I’m proud each time one is a success. Very proud to be able to continue each day. What community service or outreach do you participate in? Member of the Elks, Eagles and the Southwest Iowa Homebuilders Association. Help with the Habitat for Humanity house. Tell us about yourself/business: I had been installing floors for 15 years before we started our retail business. That has given me great experience as to what floor to sell a customer. Your motto: “Our prices will floor you!” Anything else you’d like us to know: We truly appreciate the support of our customers.
76 Years And Going Strong
CRESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Supporting and Working for Creston • As the representative of all businesses, large and small • To unite agricultural, commercial, industrial and civic interests to promote and grow Creston
Creston a great place to visit, work & call home
Creston Chamber of CommerCe 208 W. Taylor/Hwy. 34 West • PO Box 471 Creston, Iowa 50801
641-782-7021 • fax 641-782-9927
www.crestoniowachamber.com • chamber@crestoniowachamber.com
Our Prices Will FLOOR You!
CRESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Selling and installing ALL types of flooring...
COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL
Carpet • Vinyl • Hardwoods • Showers Backsplashes • Ceramic Tiles Luxury Vinyl Tiles Laminate
World Floor Covering Association Certified Professional • Armstrong Certified Certified Floor Covering Installers
Shop Local - SAVE Money and Time! Everyday LOW Prices ...see us for the BEST deal!
Joe
Clara
Showroom & Warehouse
804 S. Mulberry — Creston —
641-278-1044 (on the south side of Hwy. 34 by Cook Video & Appliance) 9 am-5 pm • Monday thru Friday 8 am-Noon Saturday
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COOK VIDEO & APPLIANCE 706 East Taylor | Creston, IA | 641.782.5112 Owners: John & Shelly Cook
QUALITY • DEPENDABILITY • SERVICE
Tell us about yourself/business: John and Shelly both grew up on farms near Diagonal. John attended SWCC and has an associates Founded: 1991 - Service Department | 1993 - Retail Department degree in electronics. Shelly was a nurse until the business How many years has the company/business been serving the demanded most of her time. Gayla and Jason joined the business local community? We purchased the business from Don and Helen after graduation. Everyone attends sales trainings when offered and Mosman. John had worked for them for 17 years. John and Jason participate in service trainings to keep up with the How many employees do you have? 5 full time and 2 part time many changes. What is your main product? Appliance and TV sales. Appliance service. What is the company’s/business’s specialty? We focus on Whirlpool Corporation products. Appliance brands include Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana and KitchenAid. What makes your company/business unique? We are a family owned business and have the expectations of delivering the same service to our customers as we would to our own family members. We really love to help people plan their dream kitchen. What is your proudest achievement? The way our business has grown from a small showroom to the largest display of kitchen appliances in Southwest Iowa and the trust our customers have in all of our employees.
If selection and service is your first thought...we should be your second! ...serving Southwest Iowa with quality appliances and electronics for more than 20 years! We carry the following brands...
Amana Frigidaire KitchenAid Oreck Maytag Sharp Whirlpool and
Green Mountain Grills
Cook Video & Appliance Financing Available with Qualified Credit
Hwy. 34 East • Creston • 641-782-5112 Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm • Sat 8:30am - 2pm
Mo
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TAYGOLD COOPERATIVE
Variety of Agricultrual Related Services
612 Highway 25 | Clearfield, IA | 641.336.2311 Other locations: 701 East Van Buren, Lenox, IA, 641.333.2202 Headquartered: Clearfield, IA How many employees do you have? 30 What is your main product? Fertilizer, Chemical, Seed and Grain What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Agronomy Services What industries do you serve with your products? Farms What makes your company/business unique? Customer Service .
Fertilizers • Seed • Crop Protection Products Custom Application
TAYGOLD COOPERATIVE 701 E. Van Buren St.• Lenox, IA. • 641-333-2202 208 Broadway • Clearfield, IA • 641-336-2311
HOME SOLUTIONS
Your Hometown Flooring Store!
118 North Main Street | Lenox, IA | 641.333.4155 Owners: Ryan & Courtney Brown Headquartered: Lenox, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? We have been n business for 15 years How many employees do you have? Just the two of us - Ryan and Courtney What is your main product? Flooring and cell phones What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Flooring What community service or outreach do you participate in? Lenox Fire Department for 20 years
Home Solutions
118 N. Main • Lenox • 641-333-4155
BENDER-REYNOLDS AGENCY, INC 119 North Main Street | Lenox, IA | 641.333.4100 | www.ben-rey.com Owner: Tom Bender Headquartered: Lenox, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 43 years How many employees do you have? What is your main product? Insurance What community service or outreach do you participate in? Tom belongs to Lenox Rotary and Lenox Chamber of Commerce
insurance Email: benrey@frontiernet.net
Come Travel With Us!
119 N. Main, Lenox, IA • (641) 333-4100
MICHAEL FOODS IA, NE, MN, PA, NJ, WI, Canada | www.michaelfoods.com
Welcome to Michael Foods
Headquartered: Minnetonka, MN How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? Since 1948 How many employees do you have? 340 in Lenox, 3,500 across country What is your main product? Egg patties, omelets, french toast, liquid & frozen egg products What is your company’s/business’s specialty? Michael Foods customers include Subway, Jimmy Dean, Burger King, Sonic, Pillsbury, Well’ Blue Bunny and Hellman’s What community service or outreach do you participate in? Annual Community Breakfast, Lenox Chamber of Commerce, School Partnership, Annual Lenox Rodeo, Annual MFI Lenox Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship, Product Donations, Local Fire & EMS
Proud to be doing our business in Lenox!
Tom Bender
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Home Improvement
Equipment Inventory
Member FDIC
Staci Heaberlin
Afton Bank 100 E. Railroad Afton 641.347.8423
Line of Credit
Commitment you can bank on.
www.fnbcreston.com
Ag Operating
Randy Ringsdorf 1 Paul Lorenz Bruce Jones 1 Jenna Greene
Consumer Bank
Afton Bank
Home Equity Line of Credit
Main Bank 101 W. Adams Creston 641.782.2195 877.782.2195
Chris Eaton 1 Dan Waigand 1 Rick Schmitz 1 Steve Crittenden
Consumer Bank 801 W. Taylor Creston 641.782.5599 888.782.5599
Main Bank
Mortgage Refi
Allow us to provide the lending service you deserve through our lending experience, local loan processing & competitive rates. Look to us for all of your financial needs, now and in the future.
Other locations: 801 West Taylor Street, Creston and 100 East Railroad, Afton - Toll free number 877.782.2195 Founded: 1871 Headquartered: 101 West Adams Street, Creston, lA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 144 years How many employees do you have? 74 What is your main product? Financial products and services for individuals and businesses. What is the company’s/business’s specialty? We offer community banking and one to one customer service with keeping current banking technology available to our customers and employees. What industries do you serve with your products? Agriculture, commercial and small businesses as well as individual consumers. What makes your company/business unique? Quality customer service delivered by our experienced employees. The availability to open accounts online for current and new customers with the added benefit of e-Statements. Mobile deposit is available also from your iPhone or Android smart phone. What is your proudest achievement? Helping our customers reach their financial goals. Whether it is starting a new business, buying their first home, purchasing a new car or starting their retirement for the future. What community service or outreach do you participate in? Our 74 employees are involved in over 120 community or service groups in the area we serve. Your motto: “Commitment you can bank on.”
expertise.
Mortgage
Owner: Northwest Financial Corp.
Commitment is
101 West Adams Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.2195 | www.fnbcreston.com
Auto
FIRST NATIONAL BANK in CRESTON
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BOYD APPLIANCE CENTER, INC. 220 North Pine Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.2163 Owners: Gayle Burgmaier, Beth Burgmaier and Jill Rugaard
Tell us about yourself/business: Our employees are first rate. If we don’t have something in stock for you, we can always order it. Founded: 1945 Your motto: At Boyd Appliance Center, we go the “extra mile”. Our Headquartered: Creston, IA (220 North Pine Street) sales and service are First Class. Our customers always come FIRST! How many years has the company/business been serving the Anything else you’d like us to know: We are a member of the local community? Since 1945 - 70 years Creston Chamber of Commerce. How many employees do you have? 5 What is your main product? Home appliances and Traeger Grills What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Appliances and service What industries do you serve with your products? Home appliances What makes your company/business unique? We go the “extra mile”. What is your proudest achievement? Our excellent customer service What community service or outreach do you participate in? We donate to all of the school activities and donate to all community fundraisers, SWCC auctions and the McKinley Park fundraiser.
At Boyd Appliance Center, we go the EXTRA MILE. Our sales and service are FIRST CLASS. Our customers ALWAYS come first!
Gayle and Beth, owners
B
Scott, Cora, Dave
oyd Appliance Center Inc.
220 N. Pine • Uptown Creston, IA • (641) 782-2163
Selling Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Speed Queen and Traeger Grills
Servicing most makes and models ~ Locally owned and operated Weekdays: 8:30-5:30 • Saturdays: 9:00-12:00 www.boydappliance.net
Jill, owner
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CREST HAVEN CARE CENTRE
DI MILLER @ 3’s COMPANY
1000 E. Howard Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.5012 | www.trilliumhcg.com
912 North Sumner Avenue | Creston, IA | 641.782.4078
Owner: Trillium Healthcare Consulting, LLC
Founded: Di began her cosmetology career in 1990.
Founded: 1964 Headquartered: Bradenton, FL How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 51 years How many employees do you have? 35 What is your main product? Long term care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Rehab-to-Home What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Helping our residents achieve optimum levels of functioning and independence. Developing individualized, holistic care including residents, their loved ones, physicians, specialists and our staff What makes your company/business unique? Our small, family-centered environment What is your proudest achievement? Testimonials from residents and family members regarding the excellent care they received in our facility What community service or outreach do you participate in? Open Table, serving meals at Regency Park, Creston Chamber activities and Relay for Life Motto: “Where Caring Makes A Difference”
Driving Excellence in
Short/Long-Term Care
Where caring makes a difference At Crest Haven Care Centre we strive to provide a special combination of support, personal assistance, and compassionate care services in a healthy, comfortable setting that is designed to meet the individual needs of each of our residents. Our team approach enables us to work with the family and develop individualized care plans that enhance the quality of life.
1000 E. HOWARD STREET • CRESTON, IA • 641-782-5012
How many years has the company/ business been serving the local community? Di has served Creston and the surrounding communities since October 1990. What is your main product? Offering full service for the entire family plus hair and nail products. What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Acrylic nails, highlights, manicures, pedicures, hair cuts, waxing, shellac What industries do you serve with your products? Families, from tiny tots first hair cuts to the end of life. What makes your company/business unique? I offer a variety of services for the whole family. What is your proudest achievement? Cutting hair for Locks of Love What community service or outreach do you participate in? Member of the Creston Chamber of Commerce Tell us about yourself/business: Originally from Maryville, Mo. I attended NWMSU majoring in vocal music. I have performed in several community theater productions. I went to Hair Tech in Creston. I have been married 15 years and have a 12 year old son. Anything else you’d like us to know: I owned and operated my own business “The New Image” from November 2005 until October 2009. I enjoy the flexibility of doing a variety of services. Everyday is different.
Providing professional quality service for over 25 years... • Hair Cuts • Highlights • Pedicures • Manicures • Waxing • Acrylic Nails • Shellac — Gift Certificates Available —
Di Miller at 3’s Company —Full Service Salon—
912 N. Sumner • Creston • 641-782-4078
Appointments Available - Mon 8am-5pm • Wed 8am-8pm • Fri 8am-4pm
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CRESTON PUBLISHING COMPANY 503 West Adams Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.2141 | www.crestonnews.com Owners: Shaw Media Founded: 1879 Headquartered: Dixon, IL How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 136 years. How many employees do you have? 32 – we also have 48 Independent Newspaper Carriers What is your main product? Creston News Advertiser (daily newspaper), The Southwest Iowa Advertiser (weekly shopper), www.crestonnews.com (online), SW Iowa Ag Mag, Creston Living, and our commercial printing services. What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Providing daily news and effective marketing solutions to our communities What makes your company/business unique? We are an award winning daily & weekly print and online publication. What is your proudest achievement? Consistently winning awards for our editorial and advertising projects. What community service or outreach do you participate in? Our company and employees are involved in a wide variety of community organizations, churches, schools, and events. Interesting fact: The Creston News Advertiser is one of only 37 daily newspaper in Iowa. Hosted events: Scrap-a-thon, January and Holiday to Holiday Extraganza, October. Your motto: Relevant Information. Marketing Solutions. Community Advocates Anything else you’d like us to know: Creston Publishing Company’s primary circulation area includes Union, Adams, Adair, Taylor and Ringgold counties. Serveral newspapers are also sent daily to subscribers in other areas of Iowa and various states.
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Creston Publishing Company
Daily News You Can Use! 503 W. Adams Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.2141
www.crestonnews.com
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QUILTS & OTHER NOTIONS
CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP
209 West Montgomery Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.8874 | www.quiltsandnotions.com
604 West Adams Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.5577 | www.cfgiowa.com
Owner: Joyce Franklin
Owner: Michael E. Moffitt
Founded: 1982 Headquartered: in beautiful uptown Creston, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 33 years How many employees do you have? 12 What is your main product? Retail Quilt Shop selling fabrics and Husqvarna Viking sewing machines, notions, books and patterns What makes your company/business unique? We have a Retreat Center that encourages quilters from all over to come and enjoy each other and especially Creston! What is your proudest achievement? Being a destination quilt shop serving most of Iowa, Omaha and Kansas City markets What community service or outreach do you participate in? Patches & Pieces Quilt Guild meets at the Creative Center. We work with 4-H and other youth, encouraging the next generation of sewists. Donate quilts to Hospice. Your motto: We want everyone to be successful in their projects and encourage creativity.
Founded: 1987 Headquartered: Creston, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 28 years How many employees do you have? 4 What is your main product? Helping individuals and small business owners in tailoring possible solutions to planning for retirement and business transitions What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Retirement and business transitions planning and investment strategies. What is your proudest achievement? Building a business that’s helped a lot of people through the years. What community service or outreach do you participate in? Board member, Union County Development Association (UCDA). Tell us about yourself/business: I have a BS degree from Iowa State University and am a 2010-2011 Leadership Iowa graduate. Your motto: Helping Wealth Creators Grow and Preserve Their Legacy Anything else you’d like us to know: My hobby and second career is raising Angus cattle. My wife enjoys growing flowers and cooking.
Creative Center
There’s a Pattern Here: Our customers keep coming back, again and again! And have been since 1982!
Helping you pursue your financial goals... Mike Moffitt
Jeremy Lyons
Investment Adviser Representative
CRPC
Judy Moffitt
That’s because we have an outstanding variety of fabrics, books, patterns and notions for every quilting enthusiast.
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Quilts & Other Notions Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 9-8 Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 9-5:30
209 W. Montg Montgomery • Creston • 641-782-8874 quiltsandothernotions@gmail.com
Operations Manager
Ginny Fett
Administrative Associate
Michelle Byer
Client Services Associate
Mike & Judy Moffitt, Jeremy Lyons, Ginny Fett and Michelle Byer are here to serve you at Cornerstone Financial Group, a firm that offers investment and financial planning services for individuals and businesses. Mike is a Chartered Financial Consultant with Cornerstone Financial Group and a registered principal with LPL Financial. Jeremy is an Investment Adviser Representative and Certified Retirement Planning Counselor. For nearly 3 decades, Cornerstone Financial Group has used a comprehensive approach to wealth management to help our clients achieve their financial goals. For your investment and retirement planning needs stop by Cornerstone Financial Group first!
604 W. Adams • 641-782-5577 or long distance toll free
1-800-827-5577
Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Advantage Investment Management (AIM), a registered investment advisor. Cornerstone Financial Group and AIM are separate entities from LPL Financial.
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CRESTON NURSING & REHAB CENTER 1001 Cottonwood | Creston, IA | 641.782.8511 | www.careinitiatives.org Owners: Care Initiatives Founded: 1972 Headquarted: West Des Moines How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 43 years How many employees do you have? 63 What is your main product? We provide for the health care needs of the elderly in our community through a pleasant, secure, and homelike health care center. What is the company’s/business’s specialty? We specialize in rehabilitation. We opened our new state of the art Rehab to Home wing in November of 2014. We focus on returning our clients to their highest level allowing them to return home. What makes your company/business unique? We have a new therapy Rehabilitation Gym with separate areas to provide Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy with Accelerated Plus Equipment to help clients recover quickly from surgery. What community service or outreach do you participate in? Creston Nursing & Rehab Center has many opportunities to interact and enjoy oneself during the day. Residents are encouraged to take part in activities that pique their interest; group discussions, current events, musical entertainment, travel movies, exercise classes, outings within the community such as fishing and the homecoming parade. Religious programs are offered each Friday and Sunday by the churches in the community. School children come monthly to visit and read with the residents, decorate cookies, sing, or share their accomplishments. Games and bingo are enjoyed often and special parties are planned monthly. Tell us about yourself/business: 24 hour professional nursing care, home cooked meals, choices of lifestyle, laboratory services, beauty/barber shop, restorative programs, ACP-Accelerated Care Plus Therapy, Outpatient Therapy Services, short term & long term skilled care, Medicare and Medicaid certified, Respite care, Hospice care and a dedicated specialized Rehab to Home wing. Your motto: “A community dedicated to making our home yours.”
Our Care Makes A Difference At Creston Nursing & Rehab, total resident care comes first. Our staff is licensed at the highest level of long-term care and offers a professional environment, complete rehabilitation services and restorative nursing services.
Christan Ambrose Amanda Anthony Cheyanne Ashby Sheona Barnett Holly Barto Patricia Baudler Katie Behlers Nicole Bennett Robyn Blazek Velma Blazek Alisha Brodsack Amanda Buchanan Joni Chafa Melissa Chapman Leah Claiser Rachel Claiser Lillian Cochran Jessica Coenen Jenny Foutch Judy Hall Daniel Harden
Kathy Harris Lori Harvey Roberta Henderson Illa Heslop Cheyenne Hester Bailey Hodge Tiffany Hudson Kristina Jackson Shelby Jehn Gregory Kaufman Monica King Tara Kinkade Stephanie Korwes Virginia Larsen Carla Lawson Connie Lundy Paula Mass Paige McKinney Maria Medina Regina Oshel Patricia Parmenter
Ryan Parmenter LaHoma Reese Amber Rinke Kacie Ripperger Rayma Ripperger Jessica Seitz Kassandra Seitz Dodie Shaffer Kasey Smith Cheyenne Spahr Tawny Stauffer Jamie Steward Jenna Taylor Kellie Taylor Nancy Thomas Kristyn Thompson Chelsea Travis Lindsey Weber Diane Williams Audrey Wright Crystal Zamora
Creston Nursing & Rehab Center A Care Initiatives Facility 1001 Cottonwood, Creston, IA
641-782-8511
www.careinitiatives.org
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PCSB BANK 501 West Taylor (Creston Branch) | Creston, IA | 641.782.8482 | www.pcsbbank.com Owners: Ken & Lynn Whitmore, Scott Whitmore (son), Cynthia Alvarez (daughter) Other location: Clarinda, Corning, Lenox and Mount Ayr Founded: 1866. PCSB Bank is the 5th oldest bank charter in Iowa. Headquartered: Clarinda, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? Our family has owned PCSB Bank in Creston for 24 years. How many employees do you have? We have 9 employees at PCSB Bank Creston. What is your main product? PCSB Bank is a full service, family owned community bank. We offer checking and savings accounts, consumer, commercial and agricultural loans. We also offer FREE online banking/bill pay, FREE mobile banking, FREE E-statements, Round-Up Savings, gift cards, prepaid debit cards & more! What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Our specialty checking accounts are Kasasa - free checking and savings accounts that reward you with things like high interest cash back or music downloads. Kasasa accounts also feature ATM fee refunds nationwide. Open an account online at kasasa.com/PCSB or stop in and see us. What industries do you serve with your products? We work with consumers, small and large commercial businesses, and agricultural operations. What makes your company/business unique? The third generation of family owners are heavily involved in the bank and are committed to maintaining a family owned community bank option for our customers. Our family has been in banking for over 65 years. What is your proudest achievement? We’re very proud to be the only bank in the area to offer extended banking hours with a live teller from 7AM-7PM M-F and 8AM-1PM on Saturdays through Interactive Teller. These hours are available at all PCSB branch locations. What community service or outreach do you participate in? You will see PCSB Bank involved throughout the Creston community at Kiwanis Club, the Chamaber Office, Balloon Days, SWI Home Builders Association, Open Table and children’s financial literacy programs. Tell us about yourself/business: We truly appreciate each customer relationship we have. We’re here to serve you and help you reach your financial goals. We invite everyone to come and experience the difference of family owned banking. Your motto: “Our Family Serving Yours”
Our Family Serving Yours - Since 1866 Our lenders have 85 years of combined lending experience. See them today for all of your ag, commercial and consumer lending needs!
Paul Fuller, Jeri Smith, Sheila Brown, Thad Sickels Do You Kasasa? See a Relationship Specialist and open a free checking and savings account that pays you back with real rewards!
Amanda Lawson, Mollie Harney, Dawn Loudon, Kelsie Royster
501 W. Taylor Street Creston, Iowa 50801 (641) 782-8482 www.pcsbbank.com
Member FDIC · Equal Housing Lender
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GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 1700 West Townline Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.7091 | www.GreaterRegional.org | Follow us Twitter! How many employees do you have? 300+ What is your main product? Greater Regional Medical Center is a state of the art, modern health care facility and offers comprehensive health care services close to home. The healthcare team on the campus of Greater Regional Medical Center is committed to providing you with highest quality health care and service to help you regain your optimal level of health. What makes your company/business unique? Levels of Care Intensive Care Unit (ICU) This unit is provided for patients requiring intensive nursing care. Acute Care Inpatient care requiring daily visits from patient’s physician and frequent adjustments in treatment according to the patient’s condition. Skilled Care Skilled Care provides post acute hospital care to patients no longer needing direct physician care, but who require specialized care on a continuing basis. Observation Observation care is available for patients requiring no more than 23 to 48 hours on the patient care floor before being discharged, moved, or advanced to another level of care. Services/Programs Greater Regional Surgery Center Surgical services are available 24 hours a day. Greater Regional Medical Center is pleased to have two board certified general surgeons and two orthopaedic surgeons on staff. Certain specialty physicians also provide surgical care locally. Greater Regional Birthing Center Greater Regional is the only hospital in the region delivering babies and offers labor, delivery and recovery suites for new parents. Greater Regional Cancer Center Greater Regional Cancer Center offers convenient and comprehensive cancer care. Cancer treatment options include: Diagnostic Services; Radiation Therapy; Chemotherapy; Clinical trials are also available
Crest Ridge Estates Crest Ridge offers independent senior housing for area residents and celebrates 10 years of service in 2013. Greater Regional Radiology offers a vast array of imaging services including: Nuclear Medicine; Digital Mammography; Ultrasound; Cardiac Ultrasound, PET Scan; in-house CT spiral scan and MRI scans; Bone Densitometry and all general X-ray procedures on campus. Greater Regional Rehabilitation provides occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, aquatic therapy and an athletic trainer for comprehensive rehabilitation services. What community service or outreach do you participate in? Greater Regional employees assist annually in roadside clean up along Highway 25. In addition, many employees volunteer in our communities and serve on the Union County Development Association; Creston Chamber; Creston Betterment Foundation; YMCA Board and more. In addition, the Greater Regional Auxiliary has granted over $180,000 in scholarships for students pursuing health care careers over the past 30 years.
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FAMILY PRACTICE / OBSTETRICS INTERNAL MEDICINE Medical Arts Plaza, Suite 200 | 641-782-2131
John C. Hoyt, DO Family Practice
Becky Baker, ARNP, FNP
Daniel Walker, DO Lonny D. Miller, MD Kristin R. Bolinger, DO Family Practice/Obstetrics Family Practice/Obstetrics Family Practice/Obstetrics
Blythe Waltersdorf, PA-C Internal Medicine
Steve Reeves, MD Internal Medicine
SURGICAL SPECIALISTS GENERAL SURGERY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE Medical Arts Plaza, Suite 110 | 641-782-3887
Jake Davis, PA-C Orthopaedics
William Ralston, DO Orthopaedics
Heather A. Osterbrink, MD Surgery
Robert M. Kuhl, MD Surgery
LENOX MEDICAL CLINIC 641-333-4545
Lonny D. Miller, MD Family Practice/Obstetrics
Darcy Rubenking, PA-C
Kristin R. Bolinger, DO Family Practice/Obstetrics
PULMONARY & SLEEP MEDICINE CENTER Medical Arts Plaza, Suite 200 | 641-782-3914
WELCOMING ALL PATIENTS! We look forward to being of service to you! Annie Nawab, MD