MEET YOUR SOUTHWEST IOWA
BUSINESS PEOPLE
503 WEST ADAMS | CRESTON, IA 50801 | 641.782.2141
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J&A FLOORING
209 West Montgomery Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.8874 | www.quiltsandnotions.com
804 South Mulberry | Creston, IA | 641.278.1044 | www.jandaflooringcreston.com
Owner: Joyce Franklin
Owners: Joe & Clara Putz
Founded: 1982 Headquartered: in beautiful uptown Creston, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 32 years How many employees do you have? 10 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: March 20, 2011 Headquartered: 804 Mulberry, Creston, IA How many years has the company/ business been serving the local community? 3 1/2 years 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? Customer satisfaction we use experienced installers and guarantee our work. What industries do you serve with your products? Residential & commercial new construction/remodels to schools, hospitals and offices. What makes your company/business unique? We are family owned and operated. We live in the community that we serve. What is your proudest achievement? We started our business in the prime of a recession and lots of people questioned if the world needed another floor store, after 3 1/2 years we are still here. What community service or outreach do you participate in? Elks member, Creston Chamber member and a member of Southwest Iowa Homebuilders Association. Tell us about yourself/business: Installed flooring for 15 years before opening a retail store. I think that is why I have an idea of what may or may not work for a particular customer. Your motto: “Our prices will floor you!” Anything else you’d like us to know: We truly appreciate the support of our customers.
Creative Center
There’s a Pattern Here: Our customers keep coming back, again and again! And have been since 1982!
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
Our Prices Will FLOOR You!
QUILTS & OTHER NOTIONS
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!
Andy Clara
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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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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? 9 years How many employees do you have? 30 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: “Establish every Pizza Ranch® as a business ministry opportunity where our guests receive a legendary experience through quality food and service; and where we take a positive leadership position in the community we serve and equip our employees with tools to lead happy and productive lives.”
520 Livingston, –Creston–
Founded: 2005. How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 9 1/2 years How many employees do you have? 2 What is your main product? Paul Mitchell and KMS California What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Haircuts for all! - Hair color/highlights/ lowlights - Perms - nail services - waxing of different kinds - Prom, Weddings & Special Event hair - make-up application - tanning - ear piercing - treatments for hair reconditioning What industries do you serve with your products? The general public looking to improve their looks when it comes to the physical appearance What make your company/business unique? Each day we wake up not dreading work but looking forward to making people feel better physically and mentally…because sometimes you just need your hair done and a friend to talk to. What is your proudest achievement? Being what we like to think of as a successful business in a town we love! Being loved and respected by the community is a huge thing in this day and age, I take that as one of the highest honors a small business could EVER get. What community service or outreach do you participate in? Mommies of Angels, Breast Cancer Awareness month and contribute to the area Proms Tell us about yourself/business: Reflections was founded in January 2005 by Kristin Hoepker & Brenda Mahan, in 2012 Brenda decided to journey down a different road in a career in business and left Reflections. In 2013 Kristin decided to follow her long time dream of being a stylist in Des Moines. After deciding to move to Des Moines, Kristin sold the business to Makenzi Vonk in 2013. 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
Haircuts Color
Welcome to our Ranch – Home of the Mile-Long Buffet 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!
Perms Waxing Manicures, Shellac Ear Piercing Tanning Makeup Application
500 W. Union Creston 641-782-3041 MaKenzi Vonk and Cassie Mahan
* Paul Mitchell * KMS California * Indie * Bed Head * Kenra
* Arbonne Products Sold and Used by MaKenzi & Cassie
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GREENFIELD LUMBER COMPANY 107 NE 6TH Street | Greenfield, IA | 641.743.2712
We’re Your Home Improvement Center
Owners: Bob & Jean Guikema
...for every project on your list, you’ll find the quality materials and low prices you need.
Founded: February 1984 | Headquartered: Greenfield, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 30 years | How many employees do you have? 4 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!”
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? 135 years. How many employees do you have? 35 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. Your motto: Relevant Information. Marketing Solutions. Community Advocates
Greenfield Lumber
107 NE 6th • Greenfield • 641-743-2712
Creston Publishing Company
Rich Paulsen Publisher
Daily News You Can Use!
503 W. Adams Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.2141
www.crestonnews.com
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TRINITY SALON & DAY SPA – GREENFIELD 160 Public Square | Greenfield, IA | 641.743.2100 | Facebook / trinitysalonanddayspa Owners: Melissa & Doug Ford | Founded: 2009 | Headquartered: Greenfield, IA How many years has the business been serving the local community? 5 years How many employees do you have? 4 What is your main product/What is the company’s/business’s specialty/ What industries do you serve with your products? We are a full service Salon & Day Spa offering massage therapy, facials, makeup, manicures, pedicures and haircare. We also offer Aveda products (skincare, bodycare & hair care). We are in the process of expanding our current location to provide more spa services. A new stylist, Candy Stuhr has joined our staff and massage therapist, Stephanie Tipling will be joining our staff. Our goal is to provide the area with “5 Star Customer Service”.
160 Public Square • Greenfield
641-743-2100
EXPANDING SOON! COME MEET OUR NEW STYLIST, CANDY! Stephanie Parrott Melissa Ford, Owner Candy Stuhr
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? 1 year What is the company’s/business’s specialty? We offer great tasting coffee drinks (lattes, macchiato, Americano); skinny, soy & almond milk drinks; and our fruit smoothies are the “best around”. We have a wide variety of antiques, including crocks, pie safe, cupboards, trunks, gas & oil items & old toys. There is plenty to interest all ages. What is your proudest achievement? 2013 Community Impact Award-Business Improvement. What makes your company/business unique? The 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.
UNION STATE BANK Greenfield and Bridgewater | 641.343.7310 Founded: 1890 | Headquartered: Greenfield, IA How many years has the business been serving the local community? 124 years How many employees do you have? 13 What is your main product/What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Banking What industries do you serve with your products? Commercial and Agriculture What makes your company/business unique? Locally owned and operated. What is your proudest achievement? Serving our community. What community service or outreach do you participate in? The staff is very active in all local organizations. Tell us about yourself/business: Hometown banking
ADAIR COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 168 Public Square | Greenfield, IA | 641.743.2632 | www.adaircountymutual.com Owners: Policy Holders | Founded: 1888 | Headquartered: Greenfield, IA How many years has the business been serving the local community? Over 125 years How many employees do you have? 5 Full-time, 1 Part-time What is your main product? Property Insurance What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Insuring farms and homes What makes your company/business unique? Locally controlled by local Board of Directors - Adjuster lives in area to give better service. What is your proudest achievement? Being able to help our insured when a disaster has hit their home or farm. Anything else you’d like us to know: Any surplus premium dollars left after paying claims and operating are invested back into local Bond Issues.
thecornergreenfield@windstream.net
Ph: 641-743-8275
Serving Our Community Since 1890
Union State Bank “Hometown Banking with Your Neighbors & Friends!” Bridgewater
Greenfield
641-369-2741
641-343-7310
Serving the Area Since 1888 POLICY HOLDER OWNED premium dollars support your local area
Adair County Mutual Insurance Association
Gail Steward
Joni Raper
Susan Stevens
Lori Miller
Jeremy Hall
Bill Raasch
168 Public Square • Greenfield
641-743-2632
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Welcome to Michael Foods
MICHAEL FOODS IA, NE, MN, PA, NJ, WI, Canada | www.michaelfoods.com 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!
NEW TO TOWN?
GRAPEVINE STAFFING, LLC 100 E Taylor (Hwy34) | Creston, IA | 641.782.2565 or 641.782.2225 | www.grapevinestaffing.com
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Owner: Susan Dunphy Founded: 2000 Headquartered: Creston, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 20 years. What is your main product? HR Partner bridging careet 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? Being and 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: We hand pick the Best Candidates
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J&J PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING 211 S Elm Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.7852 Owner: Jeff Burger, Shelli Burger, Jack Bakerink & Fran Bakerink Founded: 1998 Headquartered: Creston, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 16 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 & 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”
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Stop by GRAPEVINE STAFFING for
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES! Hwy. 34, Creston, IA • 641-782-2565 www.grapevinestaffing.com
Your Comfort is our Calling!
Rob, Jack, Jeff, Donnie, Shelli, David & Jake 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
Serving Southwest Iowa for 16 Years and Family Owned & Operated.
211 S. Elm | Creston | 641-782-7852
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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 14 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 19 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? 39 years How many employees do you have? What is your main product? Insurance What community service or outreach do you participate in? Tom serves on Lenox Rotary, Methodist Church Board and Lenox Chamber of Commerce
insurance
www.ben-rey.com
Come Travel With Us!
119 N. Main, Lenox, IA • (641) 333-4100
Tom Bender
THE TROST AGENCY, LLC 108 1/2 Main Street | Lenox, IA | 641.333.2511 | www.trostagency.com Owners: Scot and Nicki Trost Founded: January 1, 2003 | Headquartered: Lenox, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 11 years How many employees do you have? 1, we are locally owned and operated What is your main product? Personal and commercial insurance, Real Estate Brokerage Services (all types, agricultural, municipalities, general main street businesses) What community service or outreach do you participate in? We each serve on different boards, Scot - Lenox Golf Board & Taygold Board of Directors. Nicki - Lenox Community Trust. Your motto: Customer service is our best asset.
TAYGOLD COOPERATIVE 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 .
The Trost Agency, LLC 100 North Main St. • Lenox, IA 50851
641-333-2511
Nicki Trost, Owner/Broker & Lisa Jenson, Agent
Variety of Agricultrual Related Services 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
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ZELLMER’S CULLIGAN
UNION COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ASSN.
910 North Sumner | Creston, IA | 641.782.2222 | www.zellmers.cullliganman.com
208 West Taylor, PO Box 471 | Creston, IA | 641.782.2003 | www.unioncountyiowa.com
Owners: Mark & Pattee Zellmer
Founded: April 1997
Founded: Culligan was founded in 1936 by Emmett Culligan. There are over 600 dealers in the US and Canada and sell its product in more than 90 countries. We purchased the Creston location in August 1991. Headquartered: Rosemont IL - All dealerships are independently owned and operated. How many employees do you have? 4 What is your main product? Water softeners What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Water softeners, water filtration systems and bottled water for office and residential application and commercial & industrial use What industries do you serve with your products? Commercial & industrial in Union, Adams, Adair, Clarke, Ringgold, Decatur and the eastern part of Taylor counties What is your proudest achievement? Customer satisfaction. To provide affordable, quality water. That is what we strive for - customer satisfaction. Tell us about yourself/business: We have three children who live in or close to Creston. We love small town spirit where people care about heritage & history and take pride in agriculture and support local economic growth. Your motto: “Better water. Pure and simple.” Anything else you’d like us to know: Mark is a fourth generation Culligan Man. Brennon is a fifth generation Culligan Man. Mark’s great grandfather started in Atlantic where Mark started working for his grandfather in 1978.
Headquartered: Creston, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 17 years. How many employees do you have? 1.2 What is your main product? Economic and Community Development What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Business retention & expansion, housing development and leadership development What industries do you serve with your products? Our main priority is serving our local businesses to improve the business climate and improve the area’s quality of life. What makes your company/business unique? UCDA is a leader in making significant investments in housing development to meet the needs of the areas workforce. What is your proudest achievement? The James Sub-Division has created nearly 100 housing units and over 8 million dollars in new tax assessed value What community service or outreach do you participate in? Collectively the UCDA Board of Trustees and staff have representation on several community, regional and state boards and organizations. Tell us about yourself/business: The Union County Development Association (UCDA) is a county wide, non-profit development corporation that seeks to strengthen the economic base and well being of Union County through a commitment of service in the areas of industrial retention and recruitment, housing and to inspire collaboration for total community development. Anything else you’d like us to know: UCDA’s Strategic Plan is called Project: IMPACT. It is a forward thinking plan focusing on critical areas to assist in the development and redevelopment of future growth for Union County, IA.
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better water. pure and simple.
Sales - Salt - Service Since 1991
The Mission of UCDA
The Union County Development Association (UCDA) is a countywide, non-profit development corporation that seeks to strengthen the economic base and well being of Union County through a commitment of service in the areas of industrial retention and recruitment, housing and to inspire collaboration for total community development. UCDA is... • Advocating for redevelopment of critical infrastructure (streets, sewer and broadband). • Facilitating ways to reduce local property tax burden. Drew Dobbs and Brennon, Pattee & Mark Zellmer
• Enhancing business retention & expansion efforts. • Collaborating to build a stronger entrepreneurial climate.
Bottled Water • Water Coolers • Water Softeners • Drinking Water Systems
• Promoting and developing a variety of housing options for all income levels. • Validating and cultivating the skills of the area’s workforce to meet the employers’ needs. • Creating a greater awareness and develop the area’s quality of life assets (trails, lakes, arts & culture)
910 N. Sumner • Creston • 641-782-2222 • 800-903-2221 Call TODAY for an Estimate — Dealer Participation May Vary zellmers.culliganman.com
PO Box 471, 208 W. Taylor, Creston, Iowa 50801 641-782-2003 Website: www.unioncountyiowa.com
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FUDGE TOWN INTERIORS
MEDICAP PHARMACY
517 Davis Avenue | Corning, IA | 641.322.3440 | www.fudgeinteriors.com
405 South Sumner Avenue | Creston, IA | 641.782.6558
Owners: Adam and Heather Downing
Owner: Jeff Longstaff
Founded: 1970 Headquartered: Corning, IA How many years has the company/ business been serving the local community? 44 years How many employees do you have? 10 What is your main product? Flooring, hardwood, carpet, tile, backsplashes, custom showers, laminate, vinyl, furniture and accessories What is the company’s/business’s specialty? Interior Design - Customization of flooring, shower, bath surrounds What industries do you serve with your products? Commercial and Residential What makes your company/business unique? Our installers have been with us for over 20 years. We serve small town and care about our customers. What is your proudest achievement? Fudge Town Interiors are proud of their installers and serving Southwest Iowa for all their flooring and furniture needs What community service or outreach do you participate in? We are proud supporter of the Corning Chamber of Commerce. We give back to the community as best we can. Tell us about yourself/business: Adam and Heather purchased the business in January of 2013. We are proud of our installers and our products. Your Motto: “Making Your Home Your Dream!”
Founded: 1981 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? 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 40 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.”
Making Your Home Your Dream!
Trust & Convenience All major insurance plans accepted.
Jeff Longstaff RPh
Brooke
Skip Carlson RPh
Linda
Steve Cover Taryn Thompson RPh
Shelby Freeman
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FUDGE TOWN INTERIORS 517 Davis Ave. Corning | (641) 322-3440
Personal Service ~ Delivery
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9AM-5:30PM Sat. 10AM-3PM
Deb Kylie Kristi Kelly Kralik Hinkle Wieland Moffitt “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 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? 42 years How many employees do you have? 55 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, with the intent of returning our clients to their highest level including allowing them to go back to their own home. What makes your company/business unique? We have professionally trained and caring personnel dedicated to the highest standards while providing compassion and understanding for our residents and their families. 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.
Ambrose, Christan Barnett, Sheona Beaman, Matthew Behlers, Katie Blazek, Robyn Blazek, Velma Chafa, Joni Chapman, Melissa Claiser, Rachel Cochran, Lillian Cole, January Cox, Jamie England, Jessica Foutch, Jenny Fox, Shelli Franke, Rhonda Ghariani, Hamadi Hadley, Sara
Hall, Judy Harden, Daniel Harris, Kathy Harvey, Lori Henderson, Roberta Heslop, Ilia Jackson, Kristina Jehn, Shelby Johnson, Emma King, Monica Kinkade, Tara Korwes, Stephanie Kruse, Lindsey Lundy, Connie Macarthy, Omasan Mass, Paula McKinney, Paige Medina, Maria
Moore, Denise O’Riley, Becky Oshel, Regina Paulsen, Kassandra Ripperger, Rayma Rooker, Sandra Sammons, Claudine Seitz, Jessica Shaffer, Dodie Shimono, Sandra Stauffer, Tawny Thomas, Nancy Thompson, Kristyn Travis, Chelsea Tyler, Jasmine Wantland, Ashley Williams, Diana Wright, Audrey
Creston Nursing & Rehab Center A Care Initiatives Facility 1001 Cottonwood, Creston, IA
641-782-8511
www.careinitiatives.org
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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? 55 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
Your local, employee owned bank issbbank.com • 1-800-508-0142 • Member FDIC
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CRESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
F&M BODY SHOP
208 West Taylor/Hwy 34 West | Creston, IA | 641.782.7021 | www.crestoniowachamber.com
901 South Division Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.5115
Owners: Chamber members
Owners: Dave and Jeff Wynn
Founded: April 1939 Headquartered: Creston, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 75 years How many employees do you have? 2 What is your main product? Marketing Creston and the area, and providing 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: We are on Facebook and Twitter
Founded: 1951 Headquartered: Creston, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 63 years. How many employees do you have? 4 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.
75 Years And Going Strong
CRESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Supporting and Working for Creston
When You Need a Tow
• As the representative of all businesses, large and small • To unite agricultural, commercial, industrial and civic interests to promote and grow Creston
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.
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
• 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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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 one of the oldest bank charters 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 (formerly First Federal Savings Bank) for 24 years. How many employees do you have? We have 10 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 first bank in the state of Iowa and Nebraska to introduce video banking through Interactive Teller. Customers can speack with a live PCSB teller and bank from 7AM-7PM M-F and 8AM-1PM on Saturdays. Interactive Teller will be open for business in August. 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 88 years of combined lending experience. See them today for all of your ag, commercial and consumer lending needs!
Roger Lanning, Sheila Brown, Thad Sickels, Jeri Smith, Paul Fuller Do You Kasasa? See a Relationship Specialist and open a free checking and savings account that pays you back with real rewards!
Sarah Campbell, Dawn Loudon, Mollie Harney, Amanda Lawson
501 W. Taylor Street Creston, Iowa 50801 (641) 782-8482 www.pcsbbank.com
Member FDIC · Equal Housing Lender
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DI MILLER @ 3’s COMPANY
CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP
912 North Sumner Avenue | Creston, IA | 641.782.4078
604 West Adams Street | Creston, IA | 641.782.5577 | www.cfgiowa.com
Founded: Di began her cosmetology career in 1990.
Owner: Michael E. Moffitt
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 to 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 14 years and have an 11 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.
Founded: 1987 Headquartered: Creston, IA How many years has the company/business been serving the local community? 27 years How many employees do you have? 3 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? Working in the office with my lovely wife for over 27 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: Our hobby and second career is raising Angus cattle!
Providing professional quality service for over 24 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-8pm • Wed & Fri 8am-4pm
Helping you pursue your financial goals...
Mike Moffitt
Investment Adviser Representative
Judy Moffitt
Operations Manager
Ginny Fett
Administrative Associate
Michelle Byer
Client Services Associate
Mike & Judy Moffitt, 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, the national broker dealer he uses for securities trades. Investments available through LPL Financial include CD’s, bonds, stocks, mutual funds and annuities. Life, health, disability and long-term care insurance are also available through major national companies. Stop by Cornerstone Financial Group or visit www.cfgiowa.com.
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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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 - 69 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
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Scott, Cora, Dave
oyd Appliance Center Inc.
220 N. Pine • Uptown Creston, IA • (641) 782-2163
Selling Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Speed Queen and Traeger Grills
Servicing most makes and models ~ Locally Owned and Operated Weekdays: 8:30-5:30 • Saturdays: 9:00-12:00
Jill, owner
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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? 8 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: Terry Freeman, Les Elliott, Jeff Kralik, Lyndsay Huntsman, Rick Benson.
Pictured L-R: Front Row- Rob Fleming, Dennis Reinholdt. Second Row- Brian Andreasen, Dave Griffith, Adam Hedinger, Mike Meek, Andrew Heaton, and Melissa Kirkland
RESTON UTOMOTIVE 410 W. Adams, Creston, IA 866-782-2179 or 641-782-2179 www.crestonautomotive.com
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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.
Home Improvement Main Bank 101 W. Adams Creston 641.782.2195 877.782.2195
Home Equity Line of Credit
Chris Eaton 1 Dan Waigand 1 Rick Schmitz 1 Steve Crittenden
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? 143 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? Community banking and one to one customer service. What industries do you serve with your products? Agriculture, business and consumers What makes your company/business unique? Quality customer service delivered by our employees. Mobile deposit available 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 or 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 service groups. 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
Equipment Inventory
Main Bank
Consumer Bank Member FDIC
Afton Bank
Staci Heaberlin
Afton Bank 100 E. Railroad Afton 641.347.8423
Line of Credit
Commitment you can bank on.
www.fnbcreston.com
Consumer Bank 801 W. Taylor Creston 641.782.5599 888.782.5599
Ag Operating
Randy Ringsdorf 1 Paul Lorenz Bruce Jones 1 Dana Michaelson
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COOK VIDEO & APPLIANCE 706 East Taylor | Creston, IA | 641.782.5112 Owners: John & Shelly Cook
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.
QUALITY • DEPENDABILITY • SERVICE
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
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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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WELCOMING ALL PATIENTS! FAMILY PRACTICE – OBSTETRICS – INTERNAL MEDICINE Medial Arts Plaza, Suite 200 • 641-782-2131
We look forward to being of service to you!
LENOX MEDICAL CLINIC 641-333-4545
Lonny D. Miller, MD Family Practice/Obstetrics
Darcy Rubenking, PA-C
Kristin R. Bolinger, DO Family Practice/Obstetrics
SURGICAL SPECIALISTS GENERAL SURGERY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE John C. Hoyt, DO Family Practice
Blythe Waltersdorf, PA-C Family Practice
Medial Arts Plaza, Suite 110 641-782-3887
Daniel Walker, DO Lonny D. Miller, MD Kristin R. Bolinger, DO Family Practice/Obstetrics Family Practice/Obstetrics Family Practice/Obstetrics
Steve Reeves, MD Internal Medicine
Milicent Young, MD Internal Medicine
Becky Baker, ARNP, FNP
William Ralston, DO Orthopaedics
Damian Mizera, MD Orthopaedics
Robert M. Kuhl, MD Surgery
Heather Osterbrink, MD Surgery