Readers Choice 2020 Tribune Jasper County
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Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27, 2020 –Page 2
The Readers Have Spoken!
2020 READERS’ CHOICE
For a two week period in late October, the Newton News asked readers to vote for their favorite businesses. Over 23,000 votes were tallied from both print and online ballots. The results of the survey are listed in this annual special edition. Many local businesses have extended their gratitude to you and appreciate your continued support. In the coming weeks, you will see many certificates displayed throughout town. These certificates recognize our winners. Please congratulate them all on their accomplishments!
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Thank you for voting us Best Dental Practice and Best Place to Work We are honored to receive awards in multiple categories this year. We truly appreciate it!
Where you will find Service, Solutions, and Your Smile.
1919 1st Ave E., Newton, IA
641.792.2780
www.thedentalpractice.net
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Best Apartment Complex First Place Newton Village Second Place Park Center Third Place Dittmer Properties
Best Auto Repair Shop First Place Cappy’s Second Place Rick’s Amoco Third Place Barney’s
Best Bakery
Best BBQ
First Place Hy-Vee Second Place Jaarsma’s Third Place Stacey’s Sweetstuff
First Place Moo’s BBQ Second Place Cratty Shack Third Place Prime Country
Best Bar/Tavern First Place Cellar Peanut Pub Second Place Fore Seasons Third Place Gazellig Brewing Company
Best Barber First Place – Tie Mindham’s Razors Edge Second Place Joe Carmichel Third Place Shawn Wade
Best Beauty Salon First Place Vixens Hair Studio Second Place Posh
Third Place E-Clips
Best Breakfast
Best Body Shop
First Place Midtown Second Place Cratty Shack Third Place Newton Family Restaurant
First Place Sullivan Auto Body Second Place Lauterbach Third Place BS Customs
Best Book Retailer First Place Mattingly Books & Music Second Place Book Trader Third Place Choices
Best Butcher/Meat Department First Place Fareway Second Place Sully Community Locker Third Place Hy-Vee
Best Camping Venue First Place Red Rock Second Place Rock Creek Third Place Quarry Springs Park
Best Carpet Cleaner First Place Integrity Cleaning & Restoration Second Place Service Master Third Place Brad Bestell–Bestell Home Services
We at Fareway are honored to be Voted:
Best Butcher/Meat Department Best Grocery Store
Thank You! We are grateful for our customer’s patronage. Especially the shoppers in training.
L to R: Brayden Eppstein, Kayleigh Walton, Landen Eppstein
1400 W 18TH STREET SOUTH NEWTON, IA 50208
641-792-4582
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FOR VOTING US THE BEST STEAK DINNER IN JASPER COUNTY
Grocery 792-7950 • Meat 792-3325 120 N. 3rd Ave. E., Newton Store Hours: 7 am to 9 pm
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THANK YOU
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Best Caterer First Place Brad Magg Second Place Moo’s BBQ Third Place Z Marie’s
Best Cell Phone Provider First Place US Cellular Second Place Verizon Third Place AT&T
Best Child Care Provider/ Daycare Center First Place YMCA Second Place Peck Third Place Loving Hands Daycare & Childcare
Best Chiropractor First Place Dr. Steve Mattes Second Place Dr. Kevin Parsons Third Place Dr. Jay Koenen
Best Clothing Retailer/ Boutique
Best Convenience Store
First Place Olive’et Boutique Second Place Front Street Third Place Cato
First Place KwikStar Second Place Casey’s Third Place Hy-Vee Gas
Best Coffee Spot
Best Dance/ Gymnastics Center
First Place Bridgehouse Second Place Uncle Nancy’s Third Place Cratty Shack
First Place InMotion Second Place Kayla’s Dance Studio Third Place YMCA
Best Day Spa First Place Aleya Second Place Posh Third Place E-Clips
Best Dental Practice First Place The Dental Practice Second Place Colfax Dental Third Place Associated Dentists
Best Dentist First Place Dr. Rabedeaux
Second Place Dr. Miranda Third Place Dr. Jeff Millet
Best Disc Golf Course First Place Maytag Second Place Lewis Park Third Place Woodland Park
Best Electrician First Place Van Maanan Second Place Kevin Hartgers Third Place Warnick & Reeves
Thank You for voting Pit Stop as the
BEST LIQUOR STORE in Jasper County COLDEST BEER IN TOWN!
Thank You for voting Earl May as the
Convenient Drive Thru Window Wine, Energy Drinks, Mixers, Liquor, Ice, Pop, Snacks, E-Cigs & More. Walk-In Beer Cooler
BEST GARDEN CENTER
1324 1st Ave., Newton
in Jasper County!
(Across From Pizza Hut)
641-275-9035
pitstopliquors.com
Welcome
Pit Stop Liquor is located across from Pizza Hut on the North side of the road.
2306 1st Ave E., Newton SM-NE363421-1127
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Best Event Venue
Best Eye Care Center
First Place Sugar Grove Second Place Colfax Historical Society Third Place DMACC/Maytag Event Complex
First Place Eye Care Center of Newton Second Place Newton Eye Clinic Third Place Wolfe Clinic
Best Exercise/ Fitness Venue
First Place Culvers Second Place Cratty Shack Third Place LaCabana
Thank You
First Place Culvers Second Place PJ’s Deli Third Place Cratty Shack
for voting
best
Best Financial Institution (Bank/Credit Union)
real estate agency!
best
First Place FNNB Second Place Advantage Credit Union Third Place US Bank
realtor, toni peska! 2nd Place best
realtor, Jeremy Dittmer!
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First Place YMCA Second Place Anytime Fitness Third Place Cross Fit
Best Family Restaurant
Best Fast Food Restaurant
3rd Place best
realtor, Caren Clevenger!
in jasper county
736 N 3rd Avenue E | Newton 641-792-5656
717 5th Ave Suite #4 | Grinnell
Newton’s only locally owned full service bank for over 80 years.
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Voted # 1 Pharmacy in Jasper County
Thank you
for being such great customers & supporting us for the last 22 years! 212 First St. N. Newton (Just North of Forbes)
641-792-3111
Hours: M-F 8:30am - 6pm Sat 9am - 2pm Owned Operated by Larry & Dianna Ambroson, RPh Locally O d & Op
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Chad E. Klein, O.D.
Kristin K. Rhoads, O.D.
Brandon J. Tish, O.D.
THE BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Thank you for Voting us Best Eye Care Center. We are truly honored!
641-792-7900
100 N. 2nd Ave. W. Newton 641-792-3010 www.fnnbbank.com
100 N. 4th Ave. W. • Newton, IA www.eyecarecenterofnewton.com
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Thank You!
We are honored to receive awards in multiple categories this year. Your loyalty, trust, and referrals are invaluable to us. Our team is looking forward to another year of growth and opportunity.
Remodels • Custom Tile • Showers • Decks • Retaining Walls & More
As our exterior season fades, we are transitioning to more interior work and scheduling outdoor projects for spring/summer 2020. Call us soon about a free estimate on your next project!
Brad Rabedeaux
SM-NE363420-1127
641-521-0110 • brad@rabworks.net www.rabworks.net • Follow us on Facebookand Instagram!
Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27, 2020 –Page 7
Best Fried Chicken
Best Garden Center
Best Grocery Store
Best Hamburger
First Place Pizza Ranch Second Place Shugar’s Grocery Third Place Cratty Shack
First Place Earl May Second Place Coxes Greenhouse Third Place Thiesens
First Place Fareway Second Place Hy-Vee Third Place Shugar’s
First Place Culvers Second Place Cratty Shack Third Place Iowa best burger
Best Furniture Store
Best Golf Course
First Place Store for Homes Second Place Homemakers Third Place Newton Furniture
First Place Westwood Second Place Colfax Country Club Third Place Fore seasons
Best Hair Stylist First Place Monica Rae Second Place Mandy Longacre Third Place Julie Fitzgerald
Thank You For Voting Us Your #1 Insurance Agency in Jasper County. Congratulations to Alex Modlin and Jeff Maki for being voted in the top three Insurance Agents
Alex Modlin
Jeff Maki
Darin Eide
Aerika Vanderwilt
Morgann Eide
Skyler Wedeking
Lori Gibson
Dale Maki
Denise Naber
Lindey Butler
Clemon-Maki
Best Hearing Aid Center First Place Home Town Hearing Second Place Bell tone
First Place Baxter Comfort Solutions Second Place Warnick & Reeves Third Place Brooker
First Place Farmers Wife Second Place Fine Things Reclaimed Third Place Spring City Vintage
Best Home Builder
Best Home Remodeler/ Contractor
First Place Moorman Construction Second Place Plumb Construction Third Place Hundling
First Place RabWorks, LLC Second Place Skokan Construction Third Place Plumb’s Construction
for voting Energy 106.7 FM the #1 radio station and KCOB the #2 radio station in Jasper County!
Congratulations to Energy FM’s Sarah Jorges (1st place), Jamie Grout (2nd place) and Joe Swanson (3rd place) on being Favorite Radio Personalities!
Insurance
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Company
Best Home Decor Store
THANK YOU
The team to insure you right, the companies to save you money Th
220 1st Ave. W., Newton 641-792-5040 Toll free 888-792-5040 www.clemonmaki.com
Best Heating/ Cooling
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Best Hotel/ Motel First Place AmericInn Second Place Cobblestone Inn and Suites Third Place Best Western
Best Ice Cream
Best Insurance Agency
Best Landscaping Firm
Best Local Financial Planner
First Place Clemon-Maki Second Place State Farm – Lonnie Portner Third Place Farm Bureau
First Place RabWorks, LLC Second Place Garden Gate Third Place Outdoor Images
First Place Brendan Lamont Second Place Vicki Wade Third Place Mark Allen
Best Insurance Agent
First Place Cardinal Corner Second Place Jersey Freeze Third Place Goldie’s
First Place Alex Modlin Second Place Lonnie Portner Third Place Jeff Maki
Best Liquor Store First Place Hy-Vee Second Place Pit Stop Third Place New Star
Best Local Park
Best Local Radio Station
First Place Maytag Park Second Place Agnes Patterson Park Third Place Quarry Springs Park
First Place Energy 106.7 Second Place KCOB Third Place K-Love 88.3
Best Local Radio Personality
Best Local Health Care Provider First Place Dr. Edwards Second Place Dr. Pak Third Place Dr. Guarin
First Place Sarah Jorges Second Place Jamie Grout Third Place Joe Swanson
Best Lunch First Place PJ’s Deli Second Place Cratty Shack Third Place Culver’s
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
BEST
Thank you for voting us Reader's Choice in...
LUNCH & SANDWICH SHOP AND 2ND PLACE BEST FAST FOOD RESTAURANT
NEWTON YMCA www.newtonymca.org
Best Childcare • Best Exercise/Fitness Venue 3rd in Best Dance/Gymnastics Center in Jasper County! 101 1ST AVE E, NEWTON, IA 50208 MAIN: (641) 792-0845 • FAX: (641) 792-0512 SM-NE752088-1127
WWW.PJSDELI.COM
We appreciate all your votes! SM-NE363424-1127
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Best Massage Therapist
First Place La Cabana Second Place El Sombrero Third Place Cocina Hernandez
for making us your #1 choice for chiropractic care! Voted #1 Best Chiropractor: Steve Mattes 119 1st Ave. W., Newton 641-787-0311 SW Corner of the Square www.matteschiropractic.com
Second Place Pro Rehab/Laura Essen Third Place Mercy one
Best Photographer First Place Sweet Magnolia Ashley Schnieders Second Place-Tie Amy Doerring Katie Barth Third Place John Lee
Best Physical Therapist First Place Kinetic Edge
Serving The Area Since 1981!
Best Pizza First Place Georgios Second Place Giovannis Third Place Casey’s
Best Pet Groomer First Place Sipma Farms K9 Country Spa & Retreat Second Place Laura’s on 5th Third Place Pet Kingdom
Best Place to Buy Glasses First Place Eye Care Center of Newton Second Place Newton Eye Clinic Third Place Walmart
We LOVE our customers!
Thanks to everyone who voted us #1 Best Place for a New Car and among the top places to shop for a used car!
Thank you for voting us near the top in nine categories including
SALES • SERVICE • LEASING PARTS • AUTO BODY REPAIR 2900 1st Ave. E., Newton
641-792-6412 • 800-568-2341 • www.lauterbachcars.com
21 E State St, Colfax
2ND IN BEST HAMBURGER IN JASPER COUNTY.
Thank you
for voting Vixen’s Hair Salon READER’S CHOICE FOR BEST BEAUTY SALON IN JASPER COUNTY
in Jasper County!
1650 W 19th St S, Newton
First Place Medicine Shoppe Second Place Hy-Vee Third Place Medicap
First Place Ryan Bowen Second Place Sipma Farms K9 Country Spa & Retreat Third Place Pet kingdom
Thank you for voting us Best Family Restaurant Best Fast Food Best Hamburger & 3rd Best Lunch
We appreciate our guests and your business!
Best Pet Day Care/Boarding Provider
Best Optometrist First Place Kristin Rhoads Second Place Dan Hanisch
Best Pharmacy
Best Newspaper Reporter/ Editor First Place Chris Braunschweig Second Place Troy Hyde Third Place Pam Pratt
Best Mexican Restaurant
Best Margaritas First Place La Cabana Second Place Sombrero
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First Place Leslie McNew Second Place Kirsten Weiland Third Place Alan Gray
Best Manufacturer First Place Cline tool Second Place Thombert Third Place Pyramid
First Place Lauterbach Second Place Gregg Young Third Place Karl Chevrolet
Third Place Brandon Tish
112 N 2nd Avenue W • in Suite #1 and Suite #5 Newton, IA
Monica Rae and Crystal Burch
to our customers for voting us Best Barbershop in Jasper County! 114 W. Jefferson Prairie City 515-994-9038
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First Place Steph Annee Second Place Tips and toes Third Place #1 Nails
Best New Car Dealer
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Third Place Cocina Hernandez
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Best Manicure/ Pedicure
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Thank You
Best Place To Work First Place The Dental Practice Second Place Newton Village Third Place Cratty Shack
for Voting us #2 Best Manufacturer!
Third Place Caren Clevenger
Best Real Estate Agency First Place Heartland Iowa Realty Second Place Advantage Real Estate Third Place Remax
Best Realtor First Place Toni Peska Second Place Jeremy Dittmer
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Sullivan’s Auto Body
Thank You Readers for voting us the Best Carpet Cleaner in Jasper County!
would like to thank
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you for voting us
The Razors Edge
#1 in Auto Body Repairs
Thank you for voting us Best Barbershop in Jasper County.
641-792-2911 Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8 am-5:15 pm Sat 7:30-11 am
101 W 2nd St. S, Newton
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Best Retailer First Place Fine Things Reclaimed Second Place Mattingly Music & Books Third Place Front Street Shop
Second Place Henning Roofing Third Place Plumb’s Construction
Best Retirement Community
First Place PJ’s Deli Second Place Maid Rite Third Place Goldie’s
First Place Newton Village Second Place Park Centre Third Place Newton Healthcare Center
Best Siding/ Window Installation Firm First Place Leaven’s Second Place Plumb’s Construction Third Place Window World
Best Roofer First Place Worthington Construction
Best Sandwich Shop
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Best Steak Dinner
Best Tanning Salon
Best Tire Retailer
Best Used Car Dealer
First Place Montana Mikes Second Place Big Steer Third Place Texas Roadhouse
First Place Book Trader Tan America Second Place E-clips Third Place Headlines
First Place Cappy’s Second Place – Tie Williams Automotive Magnum Automotive Third Place Ricks Amoco
First Place Colfax Tractor and Car Sales Second Place Dave Cupples Third Place–Tie Karl Chevrolet Lauterbach
Best Tacos First Place Taco Johns Second Place La Cabana Third Place Cocina Hernandez
Best Tax Professional
Best Travel Agency
First Place Dimensions Second Place H & R Block Third Place – Tie JMF Accounting Jessie Branderhorst
First Place Lisa Griffith Second Place JH Travel Third Place Kristi Sharp
Best Veterinarian
First Place Newton Animal Clinic-Dr. Larson & Dr. Curry Second Place Midland Prairie Veterinary Services Third Place Parkview-Doug DeWolf
Thank You
to all my AWESOME customers for voting us # 1 Favorite Tanning Salon & #2 Book Store!
Book Trader Tan America
I appreciate your loyalty and business for the past 21 years. bus ~ Cheryl 217 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton (1 block West of square) 641-791-4024 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-7; Sat. 9-3
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Thank you JASPER COUNTY
THANK YOU JASPER COUNTY
for voting us Best Home Decor for the third year in a row!
for voting us #1 for
Best Heating and Cooling Company in Jasper County
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Thank You to Readers for voting Newton Village as the Best in Jasper County in 2 categories: Best Retirement Community
Best Apartment Complex Newton Village came in 2nd Place in the Best Place To Work category. A huge congratulations to our friends at The Dental Practice for receiving 1st Place in voting for Best Place To Work.
AWARD WINNING SERVICE!
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110 N 5th Ave W • Newton, Iowa • 641-792-0115