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When the Cedar Valley thinks of furni-ture, home decor, design and fl oor cover-ing, the fi rst company that usually pops into their minds is the Simpson Furni-ture Companies. Simpson has been in the Cedar Valley for more than 66 years and was founded by the namesake of the company, R.L. Simpson, in 1946.

You could add up all of the other fur-niture companies in the area and still fall short of the total number of times that Simpson has been honored as fi rst place in the Best of the Best voting for furni-ture, home decor/accessories and fl oor covering.

Since The Courier has started the honor of naming the Best of the Best in many categories, Simpson Furniture and been a Best of the Best honoree every year.

Since starting in 1984, President and CEO Dale Emmert has seen the company grow from an important player in the home furniture areas to the dominate player in eastern Iowa.

“Our company has always had the motto that if you are not growing you are going backward,” Emmert said.

The Simpson company has watched sales grow year after year to the point that the Simpson name is known state-wide by the furniture and fl ooring industry.

“Our company has had just four presi-dents throughout our 66 years, and all of the leaders of the company have man-aged with the driving desire to make our customers and clients happy and come back again and again,” Emmert added.

Emmert also praises the staff at Simp-son Furniture as the main reason for the success and growth of the fi rm.

“We now employ just over 50 people between our two stores. Back in 1983, just after the fi re, we employed 17,” he said. Employees like Emmert, Marla Channer and Rick Koch have been with the company ever since the fi re.

Former presidents Dave Sandvold, who worked at the company from 1948 until his death in 1996, and semi-retired David Olson were the driving force in rebuilding after the 1983 fi re.

Just this summer, Simpson moved from the downtown Cedar Falls location to a new, larger showroom at 2300 Main St., a building Olson purchased in 1998 to

help plan for more company growth. The move helps streamline the company as they now have the warehouse and show-room under one roof.

“When we bought this building, we had thoughts of moving the entire operation here at a later date, and being here now helps the entire company operate more smoothly and better serves our custom-ers,” Olson said.

Dale Emmert’s wife, Deb, has been working in the business since the mid-1990s and is the buyer for accessories and home decor.

“We really try to keep with the times when looking for those perfect accents to your homes,” Deb Emmert said. “Being honored as the Best of the Best helps fuel our fi re to keep doing what we’re doing … display aff ordable accent and decora-tive pieces that fi t the looks of the homes of today.”

Emmert thanks Simpson employees Katie Patterson and Stacey Epley, as well as the sales staff s at both stores, for helping make the Simpson showrooms

stand out.“Our entire staff on the fl oor helps

with setting the furniture and the acces-sories when needed, and we couldn’t do it without them,” Deb Emmert said.

Two other great areas in the new loca-tion are the expanded fl ooring center and the new Simpson Design gallery. Vice President Terry Glasgow headed up the larger fl oor covering off erings and displays plus the addition of 100 area rugs on display.

“We have almost anything our cus-tomers could ask for in fl ooring, and being selected as Best of the Best is a real honor,” Glasgow said.

Veteran designer Kathy Flack, an ASID-registered designer, adds her experience and talents to the Design Studio, and her department has won many regional and national awards.

Flack joined the company in 2008, and the design area is a newer and growing segment of the business Simpson did not have before.

“From furniture and fl ooring to light-

ing and design advice, we do it all,” Flack added.

This 66-year-old business is far from showing its age, and owners Deb and Dale Emmert, David Olson, Tom Cagley and Jeff Mick vow to keep moving for-ward, always trying to be the very best of the Best of the Best.

Stop in soon to the all-new showroom at 2300 Main St. in Cedar Falls or their store in Coralville at 2300 Jones Blvd. and see why, year after year, Simpson is chosen the fi rst-place winner of the Best of the Best.

Simpson FurnitureFirst Place: Flooring, Furniture, Home Decor

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Adult Shoe StoreVon Maur

Runner’s Flat

Scheels

Antique Store Calico Hen House

Antiques & Stuff

Shoppe on the Corner

AppetizersApplebee’s

Bourbon Street ................................................47

Soho ................................................................47

Applaince StoreSears .................................................................8

Direct Appliance...............................................31

Smitty’s

Art & Frame ShopHobby Lobby

Heritage Art Gallery

Twin Oaks

Assisted LivingWestern Home Communities ............................63

Friendship Village

NewAldaya Lifescapes .....................................52

ATVLeers Cycle Center ...........................................62

Silver Eagle Harley Davidson ............................14

Webers Cycle Center

AuctioneerDick Backes, Backes Auctioneers

Chad Shepard, Chadderbox Auction

Greg Kastli, Kastli Auctions

Auto Body RepairDeery Brothers Collision Center........................15

Coffman’s Body Shop

Rydell Chevrolet ...............................................42

Auto DealershipDan Deery Motors ............................................32

Community Auto Group

John Deery

Auto ServiceDan Deery Motors ............................................32

Community Motors


Automotive SalespersonMike Potter, Rydell Chevrolet ............................42

Jake Soppe, Dan Deery Motors ........................50

Phil Powers, Dan Deery Toyota .........................31

BakeryScratch Cupcakery ..........................................29

Hy-Vee

Johnson’s Bakery ............................................12

BankLincoln Savings Bank .......................................60

US Bank

Veridian Credit Union .......................................13

Bank TellerTravis Morehouse, Regions Bank

Deni Badker, Lincoln Savings Bank ..................60

Kayla Seeley, Liberty Bank ...............................30

BartenderMaggee Forsyth, Stuffed Olive .........................47

Amee Barrett, BJ’s

Ryan Steckleberg, Mulligans

Beautician/BarberLisa King, Hair Biz

Nicole Parker, Hair Biz

Sedika Sabic, KJ & Kompany ...........................37

Bike ShopEuropa Cycle & Ski

Bike Tech

Scheels

Bowling AlleyMaple Lanes

Cadillac Lanes

Waverly Bowl Inn .............................................28

Brake ServiceRydell Chevrolet ...............................................42

Jim Lind

Tuffy Auto

Bridal ShopAn Elegant Affair ..............................................31

Bride’s Corner

Simply “I Do”

Business LunchFerrari’s ...........................................................47

Cu

Newton’s

Buy A LawnmowerWaterloo Implement

Lowe’s

Outdoor & More

Buy CollectiblesLimited Edition Comics ....................................12

Calico Hen House

The CORE

Buy Video GamesGame Stop

Best Buy

Family Video

Car WashWaterfalls

Jim Lind

Miracle Car Wash

Carpet CleaningMr. Carpet ........................................................10

ChemDry of NE Iowa

ServPro of BH Co. ............................................30

Carpet/Floor CoveringSimpson’s Furniture/Floor Coverings ..................3

Custom Flooring

Menards

Catering ServiceHy-Vee

Moment in Thyme

Randall’s

Celebrate an AnniversaryBourbon Street ................................................47

Cu

Montage

Cell Phone DealerUS Cellular .......................................................16

Next Generation Wireless .................................53

Verizon

Cheap EatsMcDonald’s

Rocco Jojos

Steamboat Gardens

ChickenPizza Ranch

Bourbon Street ................................................47

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Children’s ClothingKohl’s

Children’s Place

Von Maur

Children’s Shoe StoreVon Maur

Dillards

Shoe Carnival

ChiliWendy’s

Doughy Joey’s

Texas Roadhouse

ChineseHong Kong

East China

Golden China

Chips & SalsaCarlos O’Kelly’s

Chapala ...........................................................41

Los Cabos

ChiropractorBlake Wayson, Wayson ChiropracticChris Fretheim, Evansdale Chiropractic

Derrick Benner, Elite Chiropractic & Wellness

Coffee ShopCup of Joe

Cottonwood Canyon

Starbucks

Consignment StoreMain Street Exchange ......................................24

Goodwill

Stuff Etc. ..........................................................26

CookiesSubway

Johnson’s Bakery ............................................12

Panera

Craft StoreHobby Lobby

Joanne’s

Plaid Peacock

Credit UnionVeridian Community Credit Union .....................13

Cedar Falls Community Credit Union ................50

Iowa Community Credit Union ..........................11

Day Care ProviderCommunity United Child Care Centers ..............36

A to Z Learning Center & Day Care ...................12

Happy Time Day Care & Preschool

DeliFareway

Boardwalk Deli

Sub City

DentistBeau Beecher, Kimball & Beecher ....................56

David Bottke, Bottke Dental

Eric Kimball, Kimball & Beecher .......................56

DessertScratch Cupcakery ..........................................29

Bourbon Street ................................................47

Four Queens

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DinnerBourbon Street ................................................47

Sakura

Texas Roadhouse

DJ ServiceUltimate Entertainment

LNS Sounds (Luke Schaefer)

Xpress Entertainment

Drive-Up ServiceMcDonald’s

4 Queens

Wendy’s

ElectricianCedar Valley Electric ........................................59

Scott’s Electric, Inc.

Stickfort Electric, Cedar Falls ...........................24

Electronics StoreBest Buy

Hawkeye Audio

Radio Shack

Eye DoctorAmy Hartmann, Mauer Eye...............................37

Anthony D. Bailey

Dr. Richard Mauer, Mauer Eye ..........................37

Family DoctorDr. Kyle Christiason, Cedarloo Family Practice ..20

Dr. Anne Kontos (San Marnan)

Dr. Brian Burnett, Covenant Clinic Arrowhead ...22

Financial/InvestmentLSB Financial Services .....................................30

Financial Architects ..........................................15

Kremer Kehe Financial

Fitness CenterNext Level Xtreme Fitness

Key West Fitness

The Gym/Crossfit Kilo

FloristHy-Vee

Bancroft’s Flowers

Flowerama

Food DeliveryJimmy John’s

East China

Pizza Hut

Fresh Vegetables/FruitHy-Vee

Aldi’s

Fareway

Full Service NailsLA Nails in Waterloo .........................................27

Bella’s..............................................................50

Top Line Nails

Funeral HomeHagarty-Waychoff Grarup Funeral Service

Locke Funeral Home

Richardson Funeral Service

FurnitureSimpson’s Furniture/Floor Coverings ..................2

McGregor’s

Slumberland

Girls Night OutStuffed Olive ....................................................47

Bourbon Street ................................................47

Joker’s.............................................................47

Golf CourseGates Park Golf Course

Pheasant Ridge Golf Course

South Hills Golf Course

Golf EquipmentGolf Headquarters ............................................28

Dick’s

Scheels

GreenhousePetersen & Tietz

Hy-Vee

Jordan’s Nursery

GroceryHy-Vee

Fareway

Target

Hair SalonHair Biz

Jiva Salonspa ..................................................21

KJ & Kompany .................................................37

HamburgerBeck’s .............................................................47

Culvers

Pump Haus

Happy HourStuffed Olive ....................................................47

Spicolis

Toad’s

Hardware StoreO’Donnell Ace - Cedar Falls

Lowe’s

Menards

Health & Natural FoodsRoots Market

Hy-Vee

TnK Health Food Store

Hearing Aids/ServicePotter’s Hearing ...............................................45

Black Hawk Hearing Aid Center

Iowa Hearing Clinics

Heating & CoolingYoung Plumbing & Heating ...............................25

Gubbel’s One Hour

Mike Fereday Heating & Cooling ......................11

Home BuilderKoch Construction ............................................48

Kugler Construction

Magee Construction .........................................51

Home Décor StoreSimpson’s Furniture/Floor Coverings ..................2

Hobby Lobby

Pier One

Home Health AgencyCedar Valley Hospice..........................................7

Community Based Services Home Health .........41

Covenant Home Health ....................................22

Hotel/MotelIsle Casino Hotel Waterloo ................................46

Black Hawk Hotel, Cedar Falls ..........................28

Country Inn & Suites

Insurance AgentMonte McCunniff, State Farm ...........................58

Ryan Sullivan, State Farm ................................28

Sandy Benak, State Farm

Jewelry StoreDavidson Dittmer Jewelers ..............................34

Precieux Art Jewelers ......................................45

Roth Jewelers ..................................................26

KaraokeUltimate Entertainment

Applebee’s

Voodoo Lounge ................................................47

Landscape ServiceMatthias Landscaping ......................................24

B&K Lawncare .................................................31

Wapsie Pines

LaundromatHudson Rd. Laundry & Tanning

Ansborough Laundromat

Metro Laundry

Liquor SelectionHy-Vee Wine & Spirits

Sam’s Club

Stuffed Olive ....................................................47

Local/State Day TripDes Moines

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo ................................46

Lost Island .......................................................54

Locally Owned RestaurantBourbon Street ................................................47

Newton’s

Rudy’s

MargaritasCarlos O’Kelly’s

Chapala ...........................................................41

Las Margaritas

Martial Arts InstructorLee Dawson, Cedar Falls Karate Club

Russ O’Connel, RocFit

Steve Decker, Iowa Tang Soo Do

MassageJiva Salonspa ..................................................21

d’Vine Medical Spa ..........................................37

Elements Therapeutic Massage

Meat CounterFareway

Gilbertville Locker

Hy-Vee

Medical Staff MemberDeb Card, Western Home Communities ............63

Dr. Michael Deters, Cedar Valley Hospice ............7

Kit Carpenter (Dr. Bickley), Wheaton .................22

Men’s ClothingDillard’s

Kohl’s

Palace Clothier’s

MexicanChapala ...........................................................41

Amigo’s

Carlos O’Kelly’s

MotorcycleSilver Eagle Harley Davidson ............................14

Leer’s ..............................................................62

Weber’s Cycle

News AnchorRon Steele

Natasha Chughtai

Tara Thomas

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Nursing HomeWestern Home Communities ............................63

NewAldaya Lifescapes .....................................52

Ravenwood ......................................................27

OBGYNDr. Anthony Onuigbo, OBGYN Specialists ..........52

Dr. Brent Hintz, Allen

Dr. Marilyn Hines, Partners in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Oil Change ServiceDan Deery Motors ............................................32


Tuffy’s, Cedar Falls

OpticalMauer Eye .......................................................37

Eye Care Associates

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Outdoor Patio FurnitureMenard’s

Home Depot

McGowan’s Furniture

Painting/WallpaperSherwin Williams .............................................18

Lowe’s

Menards

PediatricianDr. Brian Sims, Covenant ..................................22

Dr. Jodi Van Sickle, Covenant ...........................22

Dr. Lori Shockley, Covenant ..............................22

Pest ControlAable Pest Control ...........................................55

Enviro Pest Solutions

Platinum Pest Services

Pet GroomingPet Smart

Paw Prints Pet Salon (Hudson)

Pawsitive Pet Care

PharmacyWalgreen’s

Hy-Vee

Target

Photo FinishingWalgreen’s

Hy-Vee

Wal-Mart

PhotographerMichelle Stricker, Stricker Photography

Click by Kate (Kate Elliott)

Tim Dodd Photography

Physical TherapistRay Harrington, Allen on Ridgeway

Dan McGrane, Accelerated Rehab ....................12

Kris Marcks, A Step Ahead Therapy ..................11

PizzaThe Other Place ...............................................30

Pizza Hut

Tony’s

Place for LunchSoho ................................................................47

Newton’s

Panera

Place to go for Family EntertainmentAdrenaline X Laser Tag ....................................38

Lost Island .......................................................54

Palmers

Place to go on a first dateBourbon Street ................................................47

Brown Bottle

Montage

Place to have a BeerToad’s

Beck’s .............................................................47

Pump Haus

Place to Shoot PoolVoodoo Lounge ................................................47

Beck’s .............................................................47

Casey’s

PlumberDalton Plumbing, Heating & Cooling .................20

Tony’s Plumbing...............................................19

PodiatristDr. Stephen Solomon, NE Iowa Podiatry ...........62

Dr. Greg Lantz, Allen

Dr. Rick Bremner, Wheaton ...............................22

Radio Station98.5 FM

92.3 FM

93.5 FM

Real Estate Firm/BrokerageOakridge Realtors ............................................51

Century 21

REMAX

RealtorDan Berregaard, Oakridge Realtors ..................47

Carl Ericson, Oakridge Realtors ........................52

Robin Schrader, Century 21

ReceptionistBerdell Schaulis, Cedar Valley Hospice ...............7

Joan Balm, Beau Monde

Lindsay Taylor, KJ & Kompany ..........................37

RemodelerKoch Construction ............................................48

Jon Bronemann ...............................................50

Magee Construction .........................................51

RibsFamous Dave’s

Bourbon Street ................................................47

Hickory House

Salad BarBourbon Street ................................................47

Hy-Vee

Pizza Ranch

SeafoodRed Lobster

Bourbon Street ................................................47

Soho ................................................................47

Sporting Goods StoreScheels

Dick’s

Runner’s Flat

Sports BarBeck’s .............................................................47

Peppers

Screaming Eagle

State/Midwest Weekend TripIsle Casino Hotel Waterloo ................................46

Chicago, IL

Galena, IL

SteakTexas Roadhouse

Bourbon Street ................................................47

Long Horn Steak House

SubsSub City

Jimmy John’s

Subway

Sunday BrunchBourbon Street ................................................47

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo ................................46

Newton’s

Tanning SalonSuntan City ......................................................24

Carribean Tan & Spa

Key West Fitness

TenderloinNewton’s

Beck’s .............................................................47

Townhouse Tenderloin

TransmissionsRydell Chevrolet ...............................................42

L&M Transmission & Towing

Tuffy Auto

Travel AgentJayne Morris, AAA Travel ..................................11

Greg Humble, Humble Travel

Maureen Payton, The Travel Store

VeterinarianJerry Den Herder, Den Herder Veterinary Hospital ...21

Tammy Stevenson, Advanced Pet Care Clinic

Tom Taylor, Den Herder Veterinary Hospital ......21

Video StoreFamily Video

Digital Dog Pound

Red Box

Waiter/WaitressMichelle Smith, Jameson’s Public House

Megan Lickness, Zsavooz

Wine SelectionHy-Vee

Ferrari’s ...........................................................47

Montage

Women’s ClothingVon Maur

Kohl’s

Lillian’s

Wrecker ServiceRasmussen Towing

L&M Towing

Ray Mount Wrecker Service

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We are proud to have been voted

“Best of the Best” in home health care!

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319.272.2002 :: cvhospice.org

waterloo . independence . grundy center . waverly . hospice home

Congratulations to our entire staff, as well as the

following individuals:

Berdell Schauls - First Place,Best Receptionist

Dr. Michael Deters, M.D. - Honorable Mention,Medical Staff Member

Since 1979 Cedar Valley Hospice has been

Making Each Moment Matter with quality

end-of-life care and grief support

in your community.

Since 1979, Cedar Valley Hospice has been the area’s leader in delivering com-prehensive palliative and end-of-life care. The organization’s 145 employees and 450 volunteers provide services based on core values including, compassion, respect, integrity, education, leadership, relation-ships, quality and excellence.

“We are humbled and honored to be rec-ognized once again by the community we serve as the best home health agency,” said Executive Director Marvin Fagerlind.

“We are very proud of our employees and volunteers for showing their dedication to patients and families by providing the high-est quality care,” said Katie Unland, human resources director. “From our care team to our offi ce staff , every member of our agency has a unique contribution in the support of the mission of Cedar Valley Hospice. Everyone plays a valuable role in providing the highest quality care.”

Two employees recognized for their indi-vidual eff orts are Berdell Schauls, Waterloo receptionist, and Dr. Michael Deters, medi-cal director. Berdell has been an employee of Cedar Valley Hospice since 2001 and Dr. Deters joined the organization in 2008, after retiring from his private practice.

“We are fortunate to have Berdell Schauls as a member of the Cedar Valley Hospice team,” Unland said. “She is so considerate and caring of everyone and goes above and beyond in every interaction. Her dedication to Cedar Valley Hospice is apparent and her support provided to patients, families and co-workers is invaluable.”

“Cedar Valley Hospice is very grateful to have Dr. Deters on staff because of his wealth of knowledge and skill,” Fagerlind said. “In every interaction, both personally and professionally, he treats people with respect and compassion.”

The focus of the Cedar Valley Hospice team of professionals is the comfort and care of each patient. A team of doctors, nurses, social workers, aides, spiritu-al counselors and volunteers combine to provide excellent care with emotional and

spiritual support, emphasizing comfort and quality of life.

The patient and their family are the deci-sion-makers of the care provided in the patient’s home, nursing home, assisted liv-ing facility, hospital, the Cedar Valley Hos-pice Home or wherever the patient calls home. Cedar Valley Hospice services are available to people of all ages who are suf-fering from any life-limiting illness, regard-less of age, diagnosis or ability to pay.

Grief support services for children and adults are available to anyone in the com-munity. Additional community programs off ered include palliative care and medi-cal case management for those living with HIV or AIDS. Staff may be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week for hospice referrals.

Cedar Valley Hospice is honored to be viewed as providing the best in end-of-life care and grief support services to thou-sands of patients and families throughout northeast Iowa. With offi ces in Waterloo, Grundy Center, Independence and Waver-ly, Cedar Valley Hospice serves Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Grundy, parts of Benton, Chickasaw, Delaware, Fayette, Hardin, Linn, Marshall and Tama counties.

Cedar Valley Hospice

First Place: Home Health Agency; Receptionist — Berdell SchaulsHonorable Mention: Medical Staff Member — Dr. Michael Deters

Waterloo Central Offi ce: 2101 Kimball Ave., Suite 401, Waterloo(319) 272-2002, (800) 617 1972www.cvhospice.org

Hospice Home: 2001 Kimball Ave., Waterloo(319) 272-1771

310 E. G Ave., Grundy Center(319) 824-3868, (888) 878-3868

801 First St. E, Independence(319) 334-6960, (888) 273- 8957

207 20th St. NW, Waverly(319) 352-1274, (877) 485-7081

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Sears is unique because of the spec-trum of products it off ers in the store, from appliances and tools to clothing and jewelry, according to manager Tra-vis Weepie.

Sears houses two of the most well-known brands in the retail industry: Kenmore and Craftsman.

Online product off erings are nearly infi nite and customers have the fl exibil-ity of shopping at home and choosing store pickup or Sears can sell items from the store and provide shipping right to the customer’s door.

Weepie began working at Sears while attending the University of Northern Iowa and had no intentions of staying afterward, but he just loved coming to work every day.

“That is a very diffi cult thing to walk away from,” he said.

“I feel so closely tied to this commu-nity because I have been able to help so many great people over the years that have become more than just customers to me.

“Even though we are a large corpora-tion, I feel like this is my business and my family here at Sears,” Weepie said. “It is pure enjoyment to be able to walk through these doors every day and talk to my customers.

“We have worked hard for the past few years at developing a staff of sell-ing associates in the store that is able to provide a memorable experience for our customers,” Weepie continued.

“To have satisfi ed customers is not good enough. We want every customer to walk out of this store wanting to tell people they know about their shopping experience.

“We have the broadest assortment of appliances of any retailer, the largest service organization in the industry, and I truly believe the best staff of selling associates to aid our customers in mak-ing an educated buying decision. It is our duty to our customer to provide the best value for their dollar that they worked hard to earn.”

In 2011, the Waterloo Sears was the No. 1 store in the company on a scorecard that combined sales, profi tability and customer service scores.

This was a great accomplishment for

a team that took every associate under-standing their role relative to great cus-tomer service.

Sears has received The Courier’s Best of the Best recognition in previous years as well.

“We are very honored to have our cus-tomers give us this great recognition as the best store to purchase an appliance in the Cedar Valley,” Weepie said.

“We understand that there are so many options you have when shopping for appliances, so just being granted an opportunity to earn someone’s business when they walk through the door is very humbling for us.

“For those who gave us the opportu-nity in the past year, we sincerely thank

you for your business. “For those of you who have not

shopped Sears in some time, I invite you to stop in.

“Our entire staff is on a mission to make a clear distinction between your Sears store and any competitor, whether you are shopping for an appliance, a tool or a pair of jeans. Thank you again, Cedar Valley.”

SearsFirst Place: Appliance Store

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2060 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo(319) 235-631110 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundaywww.sears.com

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For the past 16 years, Mr. Carpet has devel-oped the trust of its customers.

“They trust us to do a great job cleaning, trust that we’ll value their home and pos-sessions, trust we’ll treat them fairly and trust that only the best employees will come to their home,” said Brad Smith, who has owned Mr. Carpet since 2006 with his wife, Dana.

The company was formed in 1996 by founder Marty Stoakes. Brad Smith came aboard in 2002 as the general manager and acquired the business with Dana in a buyout in 2006.

“I’ve always enjoyed the service industry. It seemed fi tting to be in a business that made people happy and, as a bonus, being paid to do it,” he said. “I decided if I was going to be in the service industry that it only made sense to have a business that is the best in the area and continue to build it through word-of-mouth referrals and results-based marketing. Mr. Carpet was a perfect fi t, as Marty built the business with

the intent of being the very best.”Stoakes did that by utilizing the industry’s

best equipment, best cleaning products and best training, coupled with four writ-ten unbeatable guarantees and top-quality personal service.

Our company cleans residential and com-mercial carpet, ceramic tile, upholstery, strips and waxes VCT and holds some of the area’s highest certifi cations in water dam-age restoration.

Smith off ers Four Written Guarantees, which is unheard of in the industry in our area.

“The only way people are willing to pay for your services over and over is if we are able to create value,” he said.

Creating value in this business covers a few key points:

1. Arm consumers with knowledge: Edu-cated consumers ask better questions, which leads to making more informed deci-sions that are best for them. Truth is, no one likes to spend money blindly, hoping

they will come out with desirable results. When you have the education you need to make the right decision for your situation, it makes the outcome much more predictable.

2. Do the job with excellence from begin-ning to end: My business runs almost solely on word-of-mouth advertising. Words from friends spoken to you about a company that provided service to them will make or break a small company like mine. That’s why it’s so important to do it right from beginning to end the fi rst time and make sure they are thrilled before we leave and will pass high praises along when needed.

3. Be honest, ethical and personable, and in turn build trust: This speaks for itself.

4. Communicate with our clients: The truth is that not every carpet, piece of upholstery, ceramic tile fl oor, etc. will look brand new forever. Not even if they’re properly maintained. Life happens. Things eventually wear out. A properly trained specialist communicates with their client and gives reasonable expectations for the

outcome. Example: I had a particular client call me

to look at a room of carpet. She wanted it to look absolutely perfect when it was cleaned, but I could see there was a frac-tion of wear that was irreversible and was a result of heavy traffi c. I made sure to tell her what to expect when it was properly cleaned, knowing it wasn’t what she had hoped to hear. But it was the truth and she thanked me for telling her, so she didn’t waste money on a cleaning that wasn’t going to produce the results she desired. Although I didn’t make any money because I didn’t clean the carpet, I know I earned her trust and future business because I was honest and communicated with her.

“This is our 9th year being voted as the Best of the Best,” Smith added. “We are humbled and extremely grateful.”

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Mike Fereday Heating and Air Condition-ing combines customer service and com-petitive pricing with superior workmanship and the most experienced and loyal staff in the state to best serve the Cedar Valley.

Our staff keeps educated on the chang-ing market, such as geothermal and Wi-Fi thermostats, making sure we can off er our customers the most effi cient and conve-nient options available.

Mike Fereday has 40 years’ experience in the profession . Mike’s sons, Kevin and Tim, have taken over the residential market.

“My employees make us what we are,” Mike Fereday said.

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Iowa Community Credit Union is a nonprofit, cooperative financial institution.

Established in 1950 in Waterloo, ICCU has been a leader in off ering competi-tive rates and progressive electronic services.

Mark Heth serves as president and CEO of the member-owned credit union.

ICCU strives to give great quality member service quickly and easily.

We off er competitive rates and prod-ucts that are benefi cial to our members.

Iowa Community Credit UnionHonorable Mention: Credit Union

A Step Ahead Therapy owner Kris Marcks has been in business for nine years. After spend-ing four years at a local hospital, she decided to open A Step Ahead Ther-apy. She wanted to off er an environ-ment that places patients’ needs above all else.

“Our manual therapists provide hands-on therapy and one-on-one patient treatment,” Marcks said. “We specialize in acute injuries, chronic pain, neck and back pain, pain with pregnancy, incon-tinence, sports injuries, amputees and Pilates.

“Our goal is to off er the best physical therapy we can to the people in the Cedar Valley.”

A Step Ahead TherapyHonorable Mention:

Physical Therapist

Jayne Morris wanted to be a travel agent her whole life, and that’s just what she’s been doing for the past 34 years.

“I love to see new places, explore and see all the things there is to off er,” she said.

As an agent with AAA Travel, Mor-ris specializes in groups, luxury, wed-dings/honeymoons and personal trips for clients.

“Treat your customers the way you would like to be treated,” she said. “Be honest and listen to your customers’ wants and needs.”

Morris is a certifi ed travel associate.“I treat everyone the same,” she said.

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Johnson's Bakery820 W. 5th St.Waterloo • 232-8154

Thank You Cedar Valleyfor voting us Best of the Best.

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Limited Edition Comics specializes in comics, Magic the Gathering, graphic novels, board games, statues and basically anything a collector wants.

Co-owner Robert Rodgers saw a need for a comic store next to UNI’s campus and want-ed to share his enthusiasm of collecting .

Limited Edition Comics has won fi rst place in Best of the Best collectibles for the past three years.

“We have the lowest prices in town. Everything is discounted,” Rodgers said. “We go the extra mile to make sure your collection is complete.”

Limited Edition ComicsFirst Place: Buy Collectibles

Johnson’s Bakery opened in 1950 as a doughnut shop and expanded into a full bakery off ering old-world-style prod-ucts, including wedding cakes, cupcakes, buns, doughnuts, rolls, cookies, etc.

We cater to sweet tooths. It’s not just a job, but a way of life to us.

Johnson’s Bakery has been recognized in Best of the Best for 11 years.

Visit Johnson’s this holiday season as we off er a variety of holiday-themed

items, including Kringle Christmas cookies.

Johnson’s Bakery Honorable Mention: Bakery, Cookies

Dan McGrane’s lifelong interest in health, fi tness and sports led him to be a physi-cal therapist. At Accelerated Rehabilitation Center, he specializes in outpatient ortho-pedic physical therapy and sports medicine.

“We put our patients’ needs fi rst,” he said. “We make it our mission to get new patients in a timely manner and are available early and late to meet the needs of everyone we serve.”

Accelerated Rehabilitation Center pro-vides comprehensive physical therapy, serv-ing private insurance and industrial rehabil-itation. Free injury screens are available.

Accelerated Rehabilitation CenterHonorable Mention: Physical Therapist – Dan McGrane

With four locations to serve the Cedar Valley, A to Z Learning Center provides quality child care and preschool in a nur-turing environment where all children are unique and allowed to express themselves through daily activities.

A to Z off ers year-round preschool and child care, including school-age care with transportation to local schools for chil-

dren 6 weeks to 12 years old. A to Z is currently involved in the Vol-

untary Iowa Quality Rating Systems that sets standards for high-quality child care in the Cedar Valley.

A to Z Learning CenterHonorable Mention: Day Care Provider

2225 College St., Cedar Falls(319) 268-40949 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdaywww.limitededitioncomics.com

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A N I O WA O R I G I N A L .

we’re honoredVeridian Credit Union® would liketo thank everyone who voted usBest of the Best.

First place:Best Credit Union

Honorable mention:Best Bank

319.236.5600 | www.veridiancu.org

In 1934, John Deere Employees Cred-it Union was founded in Waterloo by a handful of John Deere employees who wanted to off er their co-workers an alter-native to commercial banks and other for-profi t fi nancial institutions.

During the tough economic times of the mid-’80s, we expanded our membership to the community and changed our name to John Deere Community Credit Union. In 2006, at the request of Deere & Co., we discontinued using John Deere in our name to avoid trademark confusion. We choose Veridian, derived from the words “verdant,” which means green and grow-ing, and “veritas,” which means truth.

Veridian is very proud of our heri-tage. It has provided a strong founda-tion upon which to build our future. We are continuing to grow with 26 branch-es throughout Iowa and more than 500 employees.

Veridian is an Iowa original. We are an Iowa-based, nonprofi t credit union owned by our members. Any profi t we make is returned to members in the form of higher dividends, lower interest rates on loans and new services. Every mem-ber benefi ts, regardless of the size of the balance in their account.

We help members reach their fi nancial goals through individual attention and a welcoming atmosphere. These goals range from buying a home or vehicle for the fi rst time to preparing for retirement.

Our staff is able to provide knowledge and guidance for these goals and every goal in between. We know that each member has unique needs and we enjoy working with them to fi nd services that will be the right fi t.

Membership at Veridian is open to peo-ple living or working in 35 Iowa counties and their family members; employees of Veridian’s business partners and their family members; and Iowa residents with disabilities as defi ned by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

We are a full-service fi nancial institu-tion that off ers an assortment of fi nan-

cial services. Our traditional services include checking, savings and money market accounts and auto, home equity and mortgage loans. Members are able to access their Veridian account with online banking and through a mobile device with Veridian Mobile Banking. State-ments are available to view online with eStatements.

Veridian also off ers guidance for invest-ments, insurance and retirement plan-ning, thanks to partnerships and orga-nizations such as MEMBERS Financial Services, Veridian Insurance and First Community Trust.

Veridian is committed to making members feel welcome and responding to their changing needs. Staff members create relationships with our members to help us understand what is going on in a member’s life so we can meet their needs. In every interaction, we want to exceed members’ expectations.

Veridian has been helping Iowans cre-ate successful fi nancial futures since 1934. You can trust us to off er the best combination of low loan rates, fewer fees and excellent service.

We are pleased to help enrich the com-munity in the following ways: grant funding to organizations that provide fi nancial education or help create an inclusive community, partnerships with many local organizations, sponsorships for various events, scholarships for col-lege students and more.

We want to create an environment where everyone feels like they belong. Veridian continues to work on our inclu-sion eff orts.

This year, members and staff shared their inclusive experiences in two vid-eos, and Veridian is growing our Supplier Diversity program. To learn about these eff orts and more, visit www.veridiancu.org/inclusion.

Veridian Credit Union

First Place: Credit UnionHonorable Mention: Bank

1827 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo(319) 236-5600www.veridiancu.org

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4022 Sergeant Road, Waterloo319-235-6505

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Parts, Accessoriesand Service

*Yamaha ATV’s, Motorcycles,Side by Sides, Waverunners,

Parts, Accessoriesand Service

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Silver Eagle Harley-Davidson/Yamaha, at the corner of U.S. highways 63 and 20 in Waterloo, has been recognized by The Courier’s Best of the Best for six years in a row.

“Along with Harley-Davidson, we now provide the Cedar Valley and surround-ing areas with Yamaha products, including sport ATVs, utility ATVs, off -road motor-cycles, side-by-sides, off -road scooters and Waverunner watercraft,” said owner Anthony Lumetta. “With this additional product line, we are now able to off er our customers products that Harley-Davidson does not manufacture.”

Owners Anthony and Vince Lumetta believe in two things: customer service and community.

The focus at Silver Eagle Harley-David-son/Yamaha is fi rst and foremost their customers. Their belief is when they focus on their customers, they come back time and time again delighted in quality Harley-Davidson products and more importantly, delighted in Silver Eagle.

This customer service concept rings true from the motorclothes, sales and parts departments to the award-winning service department with the area’s only Harley-Davidson factory-trained techni-cians. They also feature Harley-Davidson authorized Express Lane Service, where customers can “roll in and roll out in less than an hour.”

Sales Manager Jim Mehmen reports brisk sales in both new and used Harleys and

Yamahas. “Every day we get deliveries of new motorcycles and clean trade-ins we can’t wait to show you, plus we’ve seen accelerated interest in our ATVs, side-by-sides and Waverunners.”

And, if you are in the market for Harley parts, motorclothes or collectibles, Sil-ver Eagle prides itself on having the best selection in the region of must-have mer-chandise sure to fi t any biker’s needs and desires.

Almost monthly, Silver Eagle holds spe-cial events focused on customer involve-ment, entertainment and just plain cama-raderie. “We’re just all one big family out here,” said Anthony Lumetta.

Anthony and Vince also believe giving back to the community aids in the sense

of pride that always accompanies Harley-Davidson riders and employees. These local events include support of local charities, and they also sponsor countless activities in the Cedar Valley throughout the year.

“We believe in the Cedar Valley, and we believe in supporting our community by buying local and giving back to those in need,” Lumetta said.

Silver Eagle Harley-Davidson/Yamaha

First Place: Motorcycles | Honorable Mention: ATVs

Silver Eagle Harley-DavidsonSilver Eagle Yamaha Power Sports4022 Sergeant Road, Waterloo(319) 235-65059 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdaywww.silvereagleharley.com

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Associates are Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities, LLC (PAS), 12345 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50325.Securities products and services are offered through PAS, 515-457-1276. Financial Representative, The Guardian Life InsuranceCompany of America (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Architects is notan affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. PAS is a member NASD, SIPCIan Flores, Field Representative, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, (Guardian), New York, NY

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Thank You Cedar Valley for Making Us Your Choice.Thank You Cedar Valley for Making Us Your Choice.

The associates at Financial Architects help you design fi nancial success. They don’t simply, talk the talk, they walk with you on the walk. Those they walk with call them Financial Strategy Specialists.

Let’s paint a picture of common fi nan-cial decision-making problems: You make fi nancial decisions typically one at a time, at diff erent times, with diff erent people, under diff erent economic conditions. After several years, this leads to the point that you end up with a fi nancial “junk drawer.”

Now let’s paint a picture of how to make sense of those fi nancial decisions: When you walk with an associate at Financial Architects, you will fi nd they are trained to coordinate and integrate the scattered fi nancial decisions you have made.

They do this without replacing your other trusted professionals, or when pos-sible, without having you sell what you own.

That common focus brought this group of trusted fi nancial professionals together

at Financial Architects.Financial Architects associates teach

you a process that includes an econom-ic model and economic principles for a macro look during the walk.

The model off ers both a zoom-in and zoom-out approach to look at all the fi nancial decisions being made. This helps determine what strategies would be best to maximize benefi ts and minimize expenses, including taxes*.

At times, the principles will challenge traditional planning with fi nances by bringing tax saving strategies, risk reduc-tion strategies along with cost reduction strategies to those they walk with.

*Associates at Financial Architects do not give tax or legal advice. You should consult your tax or legal advisor regarding your individual situation.

Financial ArchitectsHonorable Mention: Financial/Investment

We at Deery Brothers Collision Cen-ter would like to say thank you to all our customers, vendors, insurance companies and insurance agents throughout the Cedar Valley.

It seems like only yesterday we opened this 36,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility, said general manager Glen Hulbert, who has been with the Deery organization for more than 28 years.

Currently, we have gone green by chang-ing to a PPG waterborne paint system. This is much healthier for our employees as well as the environment.

Deery Brothers Collision Center is the fi rst of two Toyota-certifi ed shops in all of Iowa. The other is Deery Brothers in Burlington, which is patterned on our shop. Toyota has only 167 certifi ed shops in the United States.

It takes a lot of talented, well-trained employees to keep this size of shop going,

and we couldn’t do any of it without our excellent offi ce run by Kim Hansen. Our estimators, Mark, Charlie, Kevin and Kim, and parts manager Charlie, have back-grounds in repair and insurance and are more than willing to walk you through the entire repair process. Our top-notch techni-cians are what really set us apart from the rest.

We off er a full line detail shop, run by Greg Azbill, and we also apply spray-in bed liners.

Deery Brothers Collision Center

First Place: Auto Body — Collision

201 E. Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls(319) 266-9900 or (800) 263-24147:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdaywww.deerycollision.com

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It’s no secret that people are frustrated with their wireless experience. However, people tolerate less because they don’t believe there is a better option.

Contracts are confusing. There is too much “techno-babble.”

At U.S. Cellular, we believe people deserve better. A mobile phone is sup-posed to make life simpler and easier to get things done. Your relationship with your wireless carrier should be the same. It’s just common sense.

We practice something other carri-ers only give lip service to: elevating the customer experience. We treat our cus-tomers like neighbors, not numbers. We have always understood that providing exceptional customer service is the most important part of what we do.

Chicago-based U.S. Cellular has pro-vided wireless service throughout Iowa for more than 20 years. There are almost 180 locations and nearly 1,500 associates across Iowa.

U.S. Cellular has two locations in Waterloo, at 2060 Crossroads Blvd. (inside Crossroads Center) and 1513 Flammang Drive, and three in Cedar Falls, at 6301 University Ave. (one inside and one outside College Square Mall) and 314B Brandilynn Blvd.

“We appreciate everyone in the Cedar Valley who voted U.S. Cellular the Best of the Best again this year,” said Don Cochran, director of sales for U.S. Cel-lular in Iowa.

“We believe it’s time for consumers to know they don’t have to settle with their wireless relationship. At U.S. Cel-lular, people can expect to be treated with respect, fairness and honesty. Our 9,000 associates aim to deliver on this com-mitment every day at every consumer interaction.”

In addition to our associates’ passion, U.S. Cellular provides customers with unique benefi ts, such as the industry’s only points-based rewards program, no contract after the fi rst contract ends, free incoming calls and texts, free Overage Protection and free Battery Swap for your device.

U.S. Cellular features a strong lineup of cutting-edge Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices.

The Samsung Galaxy S III is designed to enhance your life and make it easier

to do the things you need your phone to do, such as messaging, taking pic-tures, multimedia activities and shar-ing information. Using revolutionary technology, the Galaxy S III is capable of doing things never seen before with other smartphones.

With Share Shot, there is no longer a need to email or download photos. Pho-tos taken can be immediately shared with up to fi ve others by syncing devices. Photos, calendars, documents and video can be shared simply with S Beam by touching Galaxy S III phones together. The large screen with Trace technology makes text messaging a breeze by swip-ing between letters instead of typing, and the 8-megapixel camera means you can leave your point-and-shoot camera at home.

U.S. Cellular devices are all backed by its high-speed nationwide network that has the highest call quality of any national carrier. Currently, 31 percent of

customers have access to 4G LTE speeds and 58 percent will have access by the end of 2012. U.S. Cellular was the fi rst wireless carrier to off er a 4G LTE network in Waterloo and Cedar Falls.

“With 4G LTE, our customers have faster connections to the people, infor-mation and entertainment that enhance their lives and help them stay organized,” said Chad Hansen, area sales manager for U.S. Cellular. “4G LTE speeds allow customers to begin watching a movie in seconds and enjoy smoother video streaming with little to no buff ering, and video chatting with family or business colleagues is seamless.”

Not everyone has the time to learn how to use their device to its full potential. To address this, U.S. Cellular off ers free Device Workshops each month, where current or potential smartphone users can learn more about the features, tips and tricks of their specifi c device. The workshop is open to everyone.

“Ensuring every customer knows how to get the most out of their device is just one of the ways we provide the best customer experience,” Cochran said. “At each Device Workshop, our associates off er hands-on assistance to help you get the most out of the features on your smartphone.”

U.S. CellularFirst Place: Cellphone Dealer

2060 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo(319) 269-3550

1513 Flammang Drive, Waterloo(319) 226-3500

6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls(319) 269-3500, (319) 266-2500

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©2012 The Sherwin-Williams Company.

1411 E San Marnan DrWATERLOO319.234.6138

5212 University AveCEDAR FALLS319.277.1034

Whether you’re looking to spruce up a room with a fresh coat of paint or dramati-cally transform your living space, your local Sherwin-Williams stores have more options in decorating products than ever before.

Today’s DIY consumer has a huge array of choices in textures, patterns and colors. At Sherwin-Williams, we bring all of these creative options together in one store, along with expert, how-to advice from sales-people who really understand the products they’ve been selling for years at these area locations.

At the stores, you will fi nd a broad selection of easy-to-use, pre-coordinated color cards that help you choose the perfect palette of hues for your interior or exterior project.

The Cedar Falls and Waterloo Sherwin-Williams store staff s also are trained to help professional contractors with their jobs. Services include on-site delivery, custom color-matching, credit programs, specifi -cation assistance and technical advice.

At Sherwin-Williams, consumers can enjoy a high level of personalized, one-on-one service where individual tastes and preferences in color and design can be explored. There’s no need to feel over-

whelmed by the many decorating options available: Sherwin-Williams staff are on hand to help you access the products and tools you need to make decorating dreams a reality.

Sherwin-Williams is the nation’s larg-est specialty retailer of paint, stains, coat-ings, wall coverings and sundry items. With more than 3,000 neighborhood stores in North America, the company is dedicated to supporting the do-it-yourself consumer with specialized products; superior tech-nical knowledge; tools to make confi dent color selections; and expert, personalized service that’s focused on the do-it-your-selfer’s unique project needs.

Sherwin-Williams

First Place: Paint/Wallpaper

5212 University Ave., Cedar Falls(319) 277-10347 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

1411 E. San Marnan Drive, Waterloo(319) 234-61387 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundaywww.sherwin-williams.com

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In business for 3 years, Tony’s Plumb-ing and Heating provides great customer service and loyalty to customers.

Tony’s Plumbing and Heating spe-cializes in residential, commercial and industrial plumbing and also installs hydronic piping, boilers and process piping.

They also do excavating for sewer and water repair and new septic systems and service work, including hospitals and retirement communities.

Tony’s service department treats each call as an opportunity to provide quality service to our old and new clients. The service team will get familiar with each client so we as a company can take a pro-

active approach to keep your plumbing system working properly.

Over many years of quality and profes-sional experience, Tony’s has acquired

the ability to quickly and accurately diag-nose the work that needs to be done. This

makes it possible for them to provide cus-tomers with a realistic and fair estimate before any service is begun.

Tony’s plumbers are well-trained to do their job safely and effi ciently. All have been through ten hours of OSHA training.

We send all our apprentices through apprenticeship programs, so they can get experience and the proper training to sat-isfy our customers.

Two of our projects were featured in the Parade of Homes.

We are a company that cares about hav-ing quality employees who are happy to serve our customers, and we thank all of our customers for choosing to use us .

1924 State StreetCedar Falls, IA319-277-2750

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• Plumbing• Heating• Geo Thermal

• Excavating• Process Piping• And More

• In Floor Radiant Heat• Sewer & Water Repair• Mechanical

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Honorable Mention: Plumber

1924 State St., Cedar Falls(319) 277-27507 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Fridaywww.tonyplumbingllc.com

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We are proud of ourprofessional partnership withMcDonald Supply Co.in Waterloo and

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Your Comfort Is Our Promise

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5536 Nordic Drive Cedar Falls

THANK YOU for 1st PlaceBest of Best Plumbing

Our professionally trained plumbers andsupport staff work very hard to earn yourrecognition for the Best of the Best 1stPlace in Plumbers in the Cedar Valley!

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Thank you Cedar Valleyfor votingDr. Kyle ChristiasonBest of the Best!

Cedarloo Family Practice2624OrchardDrive • Cedar Falls • 277-1990

“I love the constant evolution of medi-cine,” Dr. Christiason said. “There is a life-time of learning, and I am always amazed by the countless possibilities of family medicine.”

Dr. Christiason has previously been rec-ognized in The Courier’s Best of the Best and 20 Under 40.

“Everyday I’m humbled by the oppor-tunity and privilege of being part of my patients’ lives,” he said. “I am blessed to be part of a phenomenal health care team at Cedarloo.”

Dr. Kyle Christiason

First Place: Family Doctor

Dalton’s has been providing exceptional quality service to the Cedar Valley for more than 50 years. Owner Dave Krejchi and the Dalton team are certifi ed, highly trained heating, cooling and plumbing technicians. They service all brands and types of equip-ment and carry top-name brands such as Lennox, Carrier, Rheem, Aprilaire, Kohler, Well-McLain and Hague and Northstar Water Conditioning.

Dalton’s also boasts the area’s largest fi re-place showroom, complete with 14 working models at their location in the Cedar Falls Industrial Park. Dalton carries Regency and Heat & Glo fi replace products. Besides

indoor fi replace units, a new trend is out-door fi replaces. The showroom is open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Dec. 15.

Consumers are always looking for cleaner, more effi cient, cost-eff ective ways to sat-isfy their household energy needs. Dalton’s does green with solar hot-water heating and geothermal heat.

Dalton Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Inc.

First Place: Plumber

5536 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls(319) 266-3513 (Cedar Falls)(319) 234-2150 (Waterloo)(319) 352-1405 (Waverly)8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fridaywww.daltonphc.com

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• Preventative medicine• Advanced in-housediagnostics includingDigital X-ray

The doctors and staff of Den Herder Veterinary Hospital are very excited that our clients voted Jerry Den Herder as Best of the Best veterinarian and Tom Taylor honorable mention.

Jerry Den Herder, owner of Den Herd-er Veterinary Hospital, has been a vet-erinarian for 40 years. Tom Taylor has been practicing for eight years, and Lori Cherney has been with Den Herder for 16 years.

We specialize in preventive medicine, utilizing ultrasound, direct digital radiog-raphy, state-of-the-art laboratory analy-

sis, stem cell transplants, exotic animal medicine and surgical solutions.

We put our clients’ and patients’ needs fi rst by building a strong, talented and well-educated team. We want every patient to feel how important they are to us and how much we want the best pos-sible care for them.

Den Herder Veterinary Hospital

First Place: Veterinarian — Jerry Den Herder Honorable Mention: Veterinarian — Tom Taylor

Bill Bradford purchased Jiva Salonspa in June when he saw it was a great business that had a solid foundation already in place, and he is excited to take it to the next level.

At Jiva, it’s all about the experience and wowing guests, stemming from the ritu-al services such as hand massages, scalp massages, makeup touch ups, etc.

At the full-service salon spa, guests are off ered hair services, manicures and pedi-cures, massages, facials, body waxes and more.

Jiva is an Aveda Lifestyle Center, where only Aveda products are sold. Aveda prod-ucts are naturally derived products made from more than 600 plants and fl ow-ers, which is better for clients and the environment.

Guests are encouraged to sit back, relax and enjoy being pampered in the relaxing environment at Jiva.

Jiva was recognized as a national Salon Today Top 200 winner in 2009 and has been represented in the Best of the Best

massage category every year since 2003.The business also cares about its

community.“We are very involved with our commu-

nity in terms of giving back,” said owner Bill Bradford. “We recognized that need and do what we can to give back.”

Jiva SalonspaFirst Place: Massage

Honorable Mention: Hair Salon

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Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare is an integrated health care network including Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, Mercy Hospital in Oelwein, Covenant Cancer Treatment Center in Waterloo and Covenant Clinic, with more than 120 pri-mary and specialty care professionals at 22 locations across Northeast Iowa.

Areas of excellence include: orthope-dics, neurosurgery, maternity and NICU, cancer treatment, minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare invests in the communities we serve and is com-mitted to living out the healing ministry by providing exceptional and compas-sionate health care service that promotes the dignity and well-being of the people we serve.

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare’s Cov-enant Medical Center traces its origins to 1912 when Franciscan Sisters founded St. Francis Hospital in Waterloo. In 1986, the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters consolidat-ed St. Francis Hospital with neighboring Schoitz Medical Center to form Covenant Medical Center.

Sartori Memorial Hospital, the fi rst in Cedar Falls, was owned by the city of Cedar Falls until 1996 when it was sold to the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters.

Today, Sartori Memorial is a 100-bed, full-service community hospital provid-ing acute, sub-acute and outpatient care to the people living in and near Cedar Falls.

Mercy Hospital was founded in 1926 by the Sisters of Mercy in the railroad town of Oelwein. In 1982, The Sisters of Mercy transferred sponsorship of the hospital to the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters. Mercy Hospital is a 25-bed, full-service hospital that provides acute, skilled and outpatient care to the community and surrounding area of Oelwein.

When it comes to the health and well-being of your family, you want to fi nd the right health care provider. The Covenant

Clinic network of more than 100 primary care and specialty physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners all share the common goal of providing exceptional quality health care to families like yours throughout Northeast Iowa.

Covenant Clinic was formed in 1994 to further extend our integrated network of physician health care services to the com-munities we serve.

Covenant Clinic comprises more than 125 primary care and specialty physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and numerous health care and offi ce pro-fessionals who share the common goal of providing quality health care services to individuals throughout Northeast Iowa.

Clinic offi ces are located within the met-ropolitan area of Waterloo/Cedar Falls, as well as in 13 outlying rural communities including Arlington, Dysart, Evansdale, Fairbank, Gladbrook, Jesup, La Porte City, Oelwein, Reinbeck, Shell Rock, Tripoli, Traer and Waverly.

In this age of remarkable technology, it’s the people who remain Wheaton Fran-ciscan Healthcare’s most valuable asset. Thank you, Cedar Valley, for recognizing these outstanding people in 2012.

Individual winnersKit Carpenter, medical assistant at

Covenant Clinic in Waterloo: “Growing up, I saw the true compassion Dr. Donald Bickley had for his patients,” Carpenter said. “Now I see the same while working with his son, Dr. Mark. That kindness is something I only hope I can convey as well.”

Lori Shockley, MD, Covenant Profes-sional Offi ce Building, Waterloo: “I am truly humbled and honored to be chosen for this award,” Shockley said. “It shows that I have connected with my patients in a meaningful way, and hopefully have pro-vided the care and caring that they need. I will continue to work hard to meet your child’s needs and your needs as parents.”

Rick Bremner, DPM, Covenant Clin-

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ic, Cedar Falls: “What ‘Best of the Best’ means to me is that I have wonderful sup-port from the receptionist, facilities and administration to my two nurses who have been with me for many years,” Brem-ner said. “I believe this is a team approach and we try and treat patients the way we would want to be treated.”

Brian Burnett, MD, Covenant Clinic Arrowhead: “Pediatrics and sports medi-cine are two areas I enjoy,” Burnett said. “Having patients trust and depend on my medical advice has been humbling and motivating over time.”

Brian Sims, DO, Covenant Clinic Pedi-atrics, Waterloo: “It is again a great honor to be named The Courier’s Best of the Best pediatrician,” Sims said. “ I am so grateful to the trust my patients and their parents place in me. I fi nd it very satisfying to have my patients’ parents recommend me to their friends and family. I love being a pediatrician. I feel myself to be a partner with my patients’ parents in keeping them healthy and well. I hope to be around for my patients’ own kids and grandkids. “

Jodi VanSickle, MD, Covenant Clinic Kimball: “Our staff is excellent. We have a team that provides care with an attitude of respect and service,” VanSickle said. “I am proud to be a part of the Kimball Clinic. It is a privilege to provide care to families and watch their children grow.”

In addition to the individual winners, Covenant Home Health garnered Best of the Best recognition this year.

“Happy staff equals happy patients and our team treats each other and patients like family, providing top quality home care in a supportive and caring environ-ment,” said Cheryl Neill, patient care director of home health/home medical.

“I went into nursing because there were so many options, even in the ’80s. Nurs-ing was expanding into more home care and occupational health. Home health was my favorite clinical experience as a student nurse. Home health care contin-ues to bring joy and satisfaction 29 years

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viding exceptional care also means going beyond hospital and clinic walls to reach out to those at risk.

That’s exactly what the Covenant Home Health staff is focused on. A team of RNs, LPNs, home care aides, therapists and homemakers make more than 45,000 home visits each year, providing much needed health care services in the comfort of the patient’s home.

Taking Great Care of Our Communi-ties is what our associates, medical staff , volunteers and auxilians strive to do each and every day. It is a part of our mission and it is the very fabric of what makes us Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare.

This past year, we provided more than $13.5 million in benefi ts to the community in the form of Charity Care, public pro-grams, community health services, fi nan-cial contributions and subsidized, educa-tion and community building activities. We are very proud of the work that we do for you and your family. It is a commit-ment that we have continually made to the communities we serve.

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

First Place: Pediatrician — Brian Sims, DOHonorable Mention: Family Doctor — Brian Burnett, MD; Home Health Agency — Covenant Home Health; Pediatrician — Jodi Van Sickle, MD;

Medical Staff Member — Kit Carpenter; Pediatrician — Lori Shockley, MD; Podiatrist — Rick Bremner, DPM

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Our associates – caring and confident.Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life; to sustainingexcellence in health care; and to affirming the dignityof the individual – we rely heavily on their expertiseand experience.

Your confidence in these individuals is a tribute to theircaring spirit. And we, like you, value their friendshipand compassion.

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Category:Pediatrician

BrianBurnett, MDCovenant ClinicCategory:Family Doctor

RichardBremner, DPMCovenant ClinicCategory:Podiatrist

LoriShockley, MDCovenant ClinicCategory:Pediatrician

JodiVan Sickle, MDCovenant ClinicCategory:Pediatrician

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Covenant Home HealthCategory: Home Health Agency

Honorable Mention


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Stickfort Electric Co. has served the Cedar Valley for more than 50 years. Erwin Stickfort started the company in 1957 on the foundation of integrity, quality and trust.

After 50 years, we strive to continue that tradition by providing the most reliable products and the highest level of service to all our valued customers.

With years of experience, the profes-sional and conscientious service we pro-vide to our customers is what has made Stickfort Electric the area’s premier elec-trical contractor in the Cedar Valley.

We will continue to earn your trust and vote of confi dence in the future.

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Honorable Mention: Electrician

Matthias Landscaping specializes in creating unique landscapes to suit a hom-eowner’s personality and site.

Because they do not have a garden cen-ter, they off er a broader range of plant material for those who want something diff erent, said owner Doug Matthias.

The high-quality staff is kept up-to-date on the improved products that create the one-of-a-kind look people want.

“We have the expertise and ability to take on projects of any size, even acting as the general contractor to ensure the qual-ity and integrity of the design are followed throughout the process,” Matthias said.

Matthias Landscaping has received sev-eral manufacturer awards from its ven-dors, as well being recognized in The Cou-rier’s Best of the Best.

Matthias Landscaping

First Place: Landscape Service

The Main Street Exchange was born 3 1/2 years ago out of the Craig and Candy Wood family’s love to shop consignment stores and fi nd a bargain. We are proud to say that we have the Best of the Best consignors who bring us the Best of their Best items to resell. We share this honor with them.

We enjoy working in the Cedar Val-ley, and we give 10 percent of our profi t to a nonprofi t organization in the com-munity each month. Our store special-izes in clothing for all ages, housewares, home decor, jewelry, books, collectibles, kitchenware and some furniture. We have high-quality merchandise that is very gently used. There is something for every-one. Thank you for voting us the Best of the Best.

The Main Street Exchange

First Place: Consignment Store

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for voting usYoung Plumbing, Heating and Cooling

specializes in being a full-scale mechani-cal contractor to commercial, industrial, medical and residential buildings with a strong emphasis on plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation.

Customer satisfaction and customer security — knowing we will stand behind all the work we complete — sets Young Plumbing, Heating and Cooling apart.

We always look for total solutions to problems versus temporary repairs. We are advancing with technology to provide options for energy savings as well as pro-viding quality installations and repairs at a fair price.

Young Plumbing, Heating and Cool-ing has been recognized as one of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors by Engi-neering News, Top 20 Employers in the Cedar Valley by the Courier and has received numerous John Deere Excel-lence Awards .

We provide services from minor resi-dential repairs, all the way to installing the

most sophisticated systems in industrial and medical facilities. No project is too large or too small.

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CEDARVALLEY’S DIAMOND EXPERTSSINCE 1931.

WWW.ROTHJEWELERS.COM

Waterloo (next to Menards)1210 Flammang Drive319-233-8009

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Stuff Etc., locally owned and operated by John and Nancy Claassen, opened next to Menards in Waterloo in October 2010.

Stuff Etc. is a department store of qual-ity consigned items. Consignment means people bring in their gently used items, and we sell the items to the public and pay the consignor after their items sell. We accept a complete line, including clothes, furniture, books, jewelry, home decor, kitchen items, electronics, appliances, tools and more.

We have 23,000 square feet of used items, many of which are one-of-a-kind or have never been used. We currently serve more than 6,000 consignors, guar-anteeing a large variety of quality items.

Being a part of a franchise gives us an advantage and an opportunity to learn from the best.

Stuff Etc. has been in operation since 1985 in Iowa City, with other stores in Coralville, Cedar Rapids and Davenport. New franchise opportunities are avail-able in Des Moines, Sioux City and other

areas.One of our best features is our comput-

erized inventory system. It allows every consignor to have an individual account that keeps track of all their items. Each item is barcoded, and when their items sell, the money is automatically applied to their account. Consignors are able to view their sold items in their account online at any time.

We strive to provide an easy-to-shop department store setting that is appealing and inviting.

We go to great lengths to handle our consignors’ items in a professional and secure manner. We want to make consign-ing a fruitful and enjoyable experience for everyone. Give it a try; it’s a great way to go green and “Recycle, Reuse, Resell.”

Stuff Etc.Honorable Mention: Consignment Store

Milton E. Roth, whose father founded the company in 1931, owns Roth Jewelers. They specialize in diamonds, diamond engagement rings, watches, watch repair, appraisals, in-house custom design and jewelry repair, gift items, Pandora and pearls.

Roth Jewelers has been a staple in down-town Waterloo for 81 years. The goal is to provide exceptional customer service with a family-friendly atmosphere. Gen-eral Manager Kevin Schreiber says: “We are on our fourth generation of custom-ers. Every customer has a unique request and we are so proud of our staff as they pay attention to every detail from the selection of just the right engagement ring to complete renovations of existing jewelry.”

Roth’s has been selected Best of the Best jeweler every year by Courier readers.

Through the years, they have refi ned their brands with the changing times. Roth recently became a dealer for Pan-dora Jewelry. They carry a full line of

Pandora beads and accessories including earrings, watches, rings and necklaces.

Watchmakers are on staff daily. For collectors, Roth off ers Swarovski Crys-tal with everything from collectible art pieces to stunningly beautiful fi ne jewelry for all occasions.

One thing that has never changed is their knowledge of diamonds, fi ne jewelry and exceptional service. Roth Jewelers is a member of the American Gem Society, which requires completion of a compli-cated regimen in order to achieve this high status among jewelers.

Roth JewelersHonorable Mention: Jewelry Store

1210 Flammang Drive, Waterloo(319) 233-80099 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

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229 E. Fifth St., Waterloo(319) 234-64799:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdaywww.rothjewelers.com

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L.A. Nails & Spa, which specializes in the art of nails — artifi cial nails, nail care, pedicures and manicures — has been named Best of Best each year since 2005.

“We want to make people look nice and feel confi dent about themselves,” said owner Loan Pham. “We enjoy working with people.”

Guests can enjoy such services as full sets of nails, manicure, pedicures, shellac, gel and acrylic nails, and relax in the wait-ing room with many iPads for internet access.

There is a kid’s room and complemen-tary drinks with your service.

“We go above and beyond to make our customers feel special and happy,” Pham said.

L.A. Nails & SpaFirst Place: Full-Service Nails

Ravenwood Nursing and Rehab Cen-ter has been a provider of long-term and skilled nursing for more than 38 years, specializing in physical, occupational and speech therapy and wound care.

“Our skilled unit is one of the fi nest in the Cedar Valley and surrounding area,” said administrator Diana Roberts. “We provide extraordinary care with well-trained and experienced staff .”

Roberts has been in the long-term care business for more than 19 years.

“I wanted to make a diff erence in the lives of others,” she said.

“We all have a lot to gain both person-ally and professionally from the elderly

population.”Ravenwood has previously been recog-

nized in Best of the Best as well as being named Care Initiatives Facility of the Year and winning Iowa Health Care Associa-tion’s Quality of Life Award for its “Walk and Dine Program.”

They have a nurse practitioner on staff full time, with more than 20 years of wound care experience. They also have state-of-the-art therapy equipment and programming.

Ravenwood Nursing and

Rehab CenterHonorable Mention: Nursing Home

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As owners of an architectural fi rm involved in historic renovation, Dan and Kathy Tindall decided to purchase the Black Hawk Hotel in 2002 and bring it back to its glory as a historic boutique hotel that could serve the Cedar Valley area as a pre-mier lodging facility.

The hotel, listed on the National Register of Historical Places, was voted Best Hotel in the Cedar Valley in 2009, voted Best of the Best in the hotel category in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 by The Courier readership,

is the recipient of the 2006 Iowa Archi-tectural Foundation’s Community Design Excellence Award and was cited by the Des Moines Register in 2006 as one of the top 100 “unique/wonderful” places to visit.

The hotel off ers luxury lodging in a his-toric setting for the discriminating busi-ness or recreational traveler.

Black Hawk Hotel Honorable Mention: Hotel/Motel

For the past year, Ryan Sullivan State Farm Insurance has specialized in auto, home and life insurance.

“I wanted to start giving back to my community that has given so much to me,” Sullivan said.

“I am always there for my customers. I drove 25 miles to help one of my clients change his tire because he was not physi-cally able to do it.”

Sullivan and his staff are available to help their clients at any time of the day.

Ryan Sullivan State FarmHonorable Mention: Insurance Agent

Open seven days a week, Waverly Bowl Inn is known for being a bright and clean center with great food and friendly service.

“We try to make your bowling event the best experience. You are buying not a game of bowling, but a feeling,” said manager Mary Anna Denton.

As well as friendly customer service, Waverly Bowl Inn also boasts great burgers.

Waverly Bowl Inn has been No. 1 in

summer youth registrations with kids-bowlfree.com, sponsor of the year in 2007, and has been recognized for spon-soring Jaycees, Waverly Exchange and youth events.

Waverly Bowl Inn Honorable Mention: Bowling Alley

Waterloo Golf Headquarters is known for off ering the largest selection of golf equipment, accessories and clothing with the best knowledge and customer service.

With 15 years experience in the golf business, Mike Schuchmann has owned Waterloo Golf Headquarters for nine of its 29 years.

“We try to treat each customer with the

same respect and customer service if they are buying a bag of tees or new clubs,” Schuchmann said.

Waterloo Golf HeadquartersFirst Place: Golf Equipment

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Honorable Mention: Bowling Alley915 Fourth St. S.W., Waverly(319) 352-4724www.waverlybowl.com

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Scratch Cupcakery was a leap of faith for owner Natalie Brown two years ago. Since then, she has expanded the cupcake business into a new Main Street location in Cedar Falls and opened Scratch Too in Waterloo.

Scratch off ers 14 to 20 fl avors of cupcakes each day with diff erent fl avors available at each store. We also serve fresh-squeezed lemonade, fruit smoothies, slushies, hot drinks and frozen blends. The Cedar Falls store carries 18 fl avors of artisan gelato and sorbet as well. We deliver cupcakes all over the Cedar Valley fi ve days a week and cater numerous weddings and large events each year.

Scratch Curbside is our mobile cup-cake truck and can be found all over Iowa serving up cupcake goodness. We ship cupcakes November through May all over the country and are currently expand-ing to additional locations, including a new store at 165 S. Jordan Creek Parkway, across from the Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines.

“Customers told us early on what they loved, and what they didn’t,” Brown said. “It wasn’t hard to focus and really lis-ten. We’re really spoiled to be a part of so many lives in the Cedar Valley and beyond.”

Scratch has been on the Best of the Best Bakery and Desserts lists in 2010, 2011 and 2012, and has won titles at Beers to You and Gourmet Too in 2011 and 2012. Scratch also sponsors four major non-profi t organizations each year.

“We want our customers to know that when they come in to Scratch, they’re doing more than buying cupcakes, they’re helping us give back, too,” Brown said.

Scratch Cupcakery

First Place: Bakery, Dessert

315 Main St., Cedar Falls, and 1517 Flammang Drive, Waterloo(319) 277-7855Cedar Falls: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Waterloo: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdaywww.scratchcupcakery.com

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“I absolutely love working at Liberty Bank,” said teller Kayla Seeley.

“Currently, I am a full-time student at UNI, studying business finance. When I graduate, I am planning to make banking my career.

“I work between 15-20 hours a week. I open new accounts and run customer transac-tions. The best part of my job is seeing customers who I have established a rela-tionship with. I try to make every custom-er feel special. We are grateful for every customer we have. If you are looking for a new bank, I would highly suggest Liberty Bank.”

Ryan Sheridan, market president, said: “We are truly fortunate to have Kayla on our staff . This honor is very well deserved.”

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Servpro of Black Hawk County special-izes in carpet cleaning, fi re and water res-toration and mold remediation.

“We take pride in being quality over quantity,” said owner Scott Demuth. “We love working with homeowners and helping them out when a disaster aff ects them.

“We are fair, honest and do the absolute best we can. We take pride in our business and what we do for our customers!”

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The Other Place of the Cedar Valley wants to say thank you for voting us Best of the Best for pizza this year. This honor has been bestowed upon The OP now for eight years.

A locally owned and operated business for more than 40 years, The OP strives to produce a quality pizza made from scratch each and every day.

In addition to mouth-watering pizza, The Other Place serves oven-baked subs, sandwiches, pasta, salads, chili and a variety of other selections that may vary between the locations in the Cedar Valley.

The Other Place First Place: Pizza

4214 University Ave., Cedar Falls(319) 268-16552214 College St., Cedar Falls(319) 277-9720360 E. Ridgeway, Waterloo(319) 287-9400821 W. Bremer Ave., Waverly(319) 352-47423904 Lafayette, Evansdale(319) 232-3536Open daily at 11 a.m.www.theotherplace.com

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Direct Appliance and TV has been in business since 2000 and is locally owned by Karl Morehouse and Tom Ridder, who sell the products and stand behind them with local service .

The store carries a wide variety of brands, including GE, Viking, Electro-lux vacuum cleaners, Frigidaire, Fisher & Paykel, Speed Queen, Monogram, Sharp, Toshiba, Sony and Omaha Bedding.

“We have a great team,” Morehouse said. “We work together to make sure the cus-tomer is taken care of. We thank all of you who voted for us in Best of the Best.”

Direct Appliance and TVHonorable Mention: Appliance Store

Phil Powers has been in automotive sales for more than 14 years and has spent more than nine of them with Dan Deery.

Powers is a certifi ed new Toyota sales representative.

“I believe there is no better place to work than for Mr. Deery,” Powers said. “I believe in treating my customers right and strive on each one of them to be completely sat-isfi ed. I enjoy building new relationships

with past and present customers. “I invite all of you to stop by, say hi and

check us out at our brand-new state-of-the-art facility.”

Dan Deery ToyotaHonorable Mention: Auto Salesperson — Phil Powers

B&K Lawn Care specializes in complete lawn care and snow removal services.

Tyler Kunkle and Ryan Bockes have owned and operated B&K Lawn Care for the past nine years.

Their services include mowing, fertil-izing, organic-based fertilizing, aeration, landscaping, dethatching, shrub trim-ming, snow removal and other requested lawn care services.

Tyler and Ryan continued to operate B&K Lawn Care while completing their

degrees in business at the University of Northern Iowa.

All of B&K’s employees take pride in caring for both their residential and com-mercial clients in the Cedar Valley Area. They look forward to serving the Cedar Valley for years to come.

B&K Lawn Care Honorable Mention: Landscape Service

An Elegant Aff air specializes in all your bridal apparel needs, from bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses to tuxedoes and accessories. Owner Jen Johnson started working at An Elegant Aff air seven years ago after graduating from college. With her interest in fashion, especially bridal gowns, it was a perfect fi t for her.

Because the staff at An Elegant Aff air want customers to receive all the attention they deserve, appointments are preferred.

“It is also best to bring trusted friends and family to help you shop,” Johnson said. “Our priorities are to make our brides beautiful and everyone happy!”

An Elegant Aff air First Place: Bridal Shop

5424 University Ave., Cedar Falls(319) 553-01718 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdaywww.directapplianceandtv.com

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7404 University Ave., Cedar Falls(319) 277-45008 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturdaywww.dandeerytoyota.com

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Davidson Dittmer Jewelers, located at 116 Main St., is the longest established jeweler on the Parkade in downtown Cedar Falls.

Founded by Dave Davidson and Bran-don Dittmer, they originally specialized in custom design and diamond sales, but now in addition, they have made a huge transformation into the hottest and lat-est fashion trends in jewelry, providing the largest selection in sterling silver and white gold designs to fi t any budget.

With the addition of the Pandora Shop in Shop, they have the distinction of being the largest Pandora dealer in the Cedar Valley. They have the best selec-tion and latest styles with the most expe-rienced staff in the area to help you on your journey of Pandora’s unforgettable moments.

Davidson Dittmer Jewelers also has added the Kameleon Jewelry line. Kame-leon off ers choices and expands versa-tility for the woman who enjoys ever-changing styling options. It is aff ordable, fashionable and fun. Fashion conscious women love to change, like a Kameleon, their inter-changeable “pops” to fi t the style of the day.

Davidson Dittmer Jewelers also wanted to present something for the ladies who appreciate a more feminine look. Belle E’toile, French for “Beautiful Star”, is not merely a style; it’s a vision to inspire the uniqueness in us all. With its European styling, it features quality craftsman-ship and innovative designs to express a woman’s femininity, individuality and, above all, beauty. Appealing to the sophisticated “Fashionista,” it is fi nely crafted and aff ordable. Ladies are able to get that “Runway Look” right here in the Cedar Valley.

Finally, with the addition of Metal-smiths Sterling, Davidson Dittmer Jew-elers off ers the highest quality handmade sterling silver jewelry made by the best craftsmen in the world. Simply elegant, their pieces are timeless classics with clean and contemporary lines, and include semi-precious stones that will never go out of style. With multiple col-lections to choose from, you are certain to fi nd classic pieces to last a lifetime.

With all of these great brands to choose from at Davidson Dittmer Jewelers, ladies are certain to fi nd something to fi t their

needs in any price range and their excel-lent staff will help men fi nd that perfect gift for the lady in your life.

Indulge yourself in the Davidson Dit-tmer Jewelers experience and stop in today or go to davidsondittmer.com.

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Community United Child Care Cen-ters specializes in the care of children 6 weeks to 10 years old, operating three out of fi ve nationally accredited child care centers in a 50-mile radius of Black Hawk County.

Executive Director Susan Dehl owned and operated a private preschool for many years and has worked as a sub-stitute teacher in the Waterloo, Hud-son and Denver school districts. She has worked for CUCCC for 18 years.

“I believe the best way to ensure a cohesive and energized community is by providing high-quality education and care for our youngest members,” Dehl said. “I believe this business can provide the foundation that allows a child the opportunity to achieve greatness.”

The care centers off er scholarships and participate in the Waterloo and Cedar

Falls Voluntary Preschool Programs. The well-trained teaching staff has earned a BA, AA, CDA or is working toward an early childhood certifi cation, which is essential in achieving quality education and care.

CUCCC goes through a yearly strate-gic planning process and applies that information to goals that complement our mission statement, “Partnering with families to nurture and educate tomor-row’s leaders.”

“We continue to look for ways to improve our service to families and strengthen the early childhood educa-tion programs in our community,” Dehl said.

Community United Child Care Centers

First Place: Day Care Provider

1026 Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls(319) 277-7303www.cuccc.org

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Mauer Eye Center has been a staple in the Cedar Valley community since 1990, providing state-of-the-art eye care.

In our facility, our doctors use the lat-est technology and techniques for laser vision correction, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, fi tting contact lenses and glasses and treating diseases of the eye.

Whether you are in need of a routine eye exam or needing more specialized care, Mauer Eye Center will be there to ensure your healthy vision for the long term.

Our commitment to the highest level of care and customer service is what has continually made our optical staff an award-winning staff . Our optical depart-ment has been awarded Best of the Best by the Cedar Valley for three straight years.

An Iowa native, Dr. Amy Hartmann has been in the fi eld of optometry for more than 14 years.

“I always knew I wanted to be in a fi eld of taking care of patients and helping to

make a positive diff erence in their health and lives ,” she said.

Dr. Richard Mauer has been head of the Mauer Eye Center for more than 21 years. He is a board-certifi ed ophthalmologist.

“My career path in Ophthalmology was fi rst ignited when I realized this specialty could really make a huge diff erence in peoples’ lives,” he said.

The d’vine Medical Spa off ers a full range of day spa and medical spa ser-vices including facials, massages and nail treatments, all within its inviting, wine-themed facility.

Additionally, it features a unique retail assortment showcasing Dr. Richard Mau-er’s skincare line, d’vine, as well as many other options to create a spa-like feel in the comfort of your own home.

Mauer Eye CenterFirst Place: Eye Doctor — Dr. Amy Hartmann; Optical

Honorable Mention: Eye Doctor — Dr. Richard Mauer; Massage

Since April 1970, KJ & Kompany Hair Salon, conveniently located inside Cross-roads Mall, has been pro-viding high quality hair care services to the Cedar Valley. KJ & Kompany Hair Salon would like to congratulate Sedika Sabic, Honorable Mention Hair Stylist, and Lindsay Taylor, Honorable Mention Receptionist.

Sedika has brought a lot to our KJ & Kompany team since 2000, from previ-ously owning and operat-ing her salon in Bosnia for nine years. Sedika came to the United States in October 1997. She is hard-working with a strong attention to detail. Above all, her caring personality to her guests is why she deserves this award. We are proud to have her on our team.

This is Lindsay Taylor’s second year in a row to win Honorable Mention Reception-ist. Lindsay has been with KJ & Kompany since 2010. Besides her role as receptionist, Lindsay also is our assistant manager, as well as being in charge of product knowledge and displays. Her fun-loving personality and the level of customer service that she gives our guests is why she deserves this award.

Owners Angie Lashbrook and Stephanie Bass and the KJ & Kompany team would like to thank our guests for their continued sup-port and voting us Best of the Best for 2012.

KJ & KompanyHonorable Mention: Hair Stylist — Sedika Sabic;

Receptionist — Lindsay Taylor

2515 Cyclone Drive, Waterloo(319) 433-3000www.mauereye.comwww.divinemedicalspa.com

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2060 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo(319) 232-91779 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundaywww.kjandkompany.com

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Mark Mayfi eld has made his vision of a “real life” video game come to fruition. Mayfi eld, along with his wife, Alisha, owns and operates Adrenaline X Laser Tag.

In less than two years, Mayfi eld’s con-cept, based on the “Call of Duty” video game, has blossomed in to a successful family business that moved to a new facil-ity in July and now employees 11 people.

Last year, the business won a $5,000 fi rst prize in the Greater Cedar Valley Alli-ance’s fi rst Dream Big Grow Here Cedar Valley contest for small businesses in the region.

“We started up in February 2011 with mobile laser tag,” Mayfi eld said, who was still working at Target Distribution Center at the time. “We would do fairs, birthday parties, post proms. We worked out of my truck. But I knew I wanted to be in an indoor location by wintertime.”

In November 2011, Adrenaline X opened a location at College Square Mall in Cedar Falls and in July moved again to their more spacious current location on University Avenue.

The new facility boasts a party room and two laser tag courses – a rookie course and a pro course. The rookie course, which is about 2,000 square feet, is intended for younger players and their families and features infl atable bunkers and Tippmann guns. The pro course, which is about 4,000 square feet, resembles a burned out village and is for older, more experi-enced players. MP-5 guns are used on this course.

Mayfi eld has drawn on his own mili-tary experience — he served in the Iowa National Guard, including a stint in Iraq — and his love of video games to create the courses.

“There is a wide spectrum of laser tag options,” he said. “I wanted to go tactical.”

While business at the indoor facility is booming, the Mayfi elds still do mobile events such as lock-ins, dances, fairs and after-prom events.

“I think we already have fi ve or six after-proms booked for this year,” Mayfi eld said. “It’s fun for us to go make the kids happy. It’s all about the kids.”

This year, Adrenaline X is taking their mobile business up a notch by hosting Zombies in the Park, an interactive zom-

bie hunt, from 7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27 at Riverfront Stadium in Waterloo.

Participants work their way through four levels to “terminate zombies, deto-nate the bomb and save the world.” Guests can go through once for $20 or purchase an all-night pass for $35.

“We are really excited about it,” Mayfi eld said. “Make It Up Face Painting will be there doing the zombie make-up and we have friends and high school kids volun-teering as zombies.”

During the Oct. 26 and 27 sessions, members of a group from the University of Northern Iowa, Clear Water Movement, will volunteer and Adrenaline X will make a donation toward their eff orts to build

wells in Sierra Leone.Community service is nothing new to

Adrenaline X, who contributes to a num-ber of area nonprofi ts and make numerous donations to local benefi ts.

“Any way we can help the community, we’re there,” Mayfi eld said.

Adrenaline X also is available for groups looking for a fundraising option.

“It’s a lot of fun,” Mayfi eld said. “It gets the kids up and active and gets them doing something. There’s no pain, no mess, just fun.

“We are just laser tag, but we’re awe-some laser tag,” he said. “You’ll have the greatest time of your life.”

For more information, including prices and scheduling, go to xlasertag.com.

Adrenaline X Laser TagFirst Place: Place to Go for Family Entertainment


4051 University Ave., Waterloo(319) 939-7279xlasertag.comPrivate events, Monday and Tuesday; 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 3 to 10 p.m. Friday; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday

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On July 1, 2010, Bremer County Home Care, a public health agency, and Waverly Health Center Home Health, a certifi ed agency, merged together to form Commu-nity Based Services Home Health, a Medi-care/Medicaid-certified home health agency that also provides public health services.

Community Based Services Home Health in Waverly brings experienced home health care professionals into a cli-ent’s home 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing nursing care and rehabilitative services such as physical therapy, occu-pational therapy, speech therapy, medical social worker and personal care services.

For those who qualify, Community Based Services Home Health provides services through Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.

Community Based Services Home Health is committed to giving clients opportunities and choices to reach their goals in the comfort of their own home, while helping to maintain their level of wellness for a longer period of time.

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At Rydell Chevrolet in Waterloo, our guests are always No. 1. An uncondi-tional dedication to service is what has set Rydell at the forefront of sales volume and market eff ectiveness in the Cedar Valley and eastern Iowa.

This year, Rydell Chevrolet won Best of the Best for Auto Service, Oil Change Service, Auto Body Repair, and fi rst place for Brake Service and Transmission Ser-vice. In addition, Mike Potter also earned fi rst place in the Cedar Valley for Auto-motive Salesperson.

“We couldn’t do what we do eff ectively if it weren’t for our 135 employees and the thousands of customers in the Cedar Valley who make Rydell Chevrolet their destination for sales, service, auto body repair and parts,” said Matt Halbur, gen-eral manager.

After 28 years in business, Rydell Chev-rolet has made many improvements in the way they sell and service vehicles. In 2004, Rydell made a signifi cant invest-ment in the infrastructure of the Water-loo dealership by adding a new service drive, quick lube and car wash. In 2012, Rydell stepped up and remodeled again utilizing the Essential Brand Elements that GM has laid in place for the next generation of Chevrolet Dealerships. This makes Rydell the only Chevy dealer in the Cedar Valley who has completed this to date.

“We want our guests to be comfortable in every aspect of ownership from sales to service, and our facility needs to rep-resent that,” Halbur said.

The Rydell Quick Lube off ers a no-appointment 13-minute oil change from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

“We typically service between 65 to 100 vehicles per day in our Quick Lube” Halbur said. “Our guests love the con-venience and peace of mind knowing that we are taking complete care of their vehicle.”

Rydell’s vast inventories of parts and accessories make it easy to have the part in stock and get your vehicle fi xed right the fi rst time.

“Bottom Line Pricing” is a hallmark at Rydell Chevrolet. All vehicles are priced up front with the best price, right on the

windshield. Studies done by J.D. Power and Associates and other research groups have determined that most people dread the automobile-buying experience and fi nd the negotiating process distasteful. The stress and time involved with pur-chasing a vehicle coupled with the uncer-tainty of knowing if you got the best deal makes lots of folks uncomfortable.

Rydell has changed all that. “We believe that buying a vehicle

should be fun and stress-free,” said Jeff Smock, general sales manager. “Guests are treated in a friendly, professional and courteous manner.”

Doing business this way represents a cultural change within the organization and industry.

“It is an ethical and easy way of doing business,” Smock said, “and it serves our guests.”

The price that you pay for a vehicle has nothing to do with a person’s negotiating skills — that’s not the way Rydell does business.

“No pushy salespeople, no high pres-

sure, no negotiating and no game play-ing. We put our very best price on all of our vehicles upfront everyday, which makes buying a vehicle at Rydell quick and enjoyable,” Halbur said. “When you leave Rydell, you don’t have to wonder if you got the best deal. You know you did.”

Rydell’s Mike Potter also was rec-ognized for Best of the Best Auto Salesperson.

“Mike is truly a special salesperson,” Smock said. “His customers just love him. Mike’s genuine concern for them and their needs is what keeps his cus-tomers coming back. Rydell is very proud of him.”

Mike has been selling Chevrolets in the Cedar Valley for 23 years and has found a great home at Rydell Chevrolet. Along with selling vehicles, Mike enjoys being involved in many hobbies and organiza-tions throughout the Cedar Valley.

Rydell Chevrolet also has a fantastic pre-owned vehicle program. Bottom Line piece of mind, which includes the famous fi ve-day like-it or return-it, 30-

day exchange, and a 3-month/3,000 mile warranty on all pre-owned vehicles.

If a guest is not happy with the pre-owned vehicle they purchased, just return it to Rydell within fi ve days in the same condition for a 100 percent refund. They also can exchange the vehicle up to 30 days after the purchase. You can’t make a mistake and buy the wrong pre-owned vehicle at Rydell.

“We know loyalty is not given, but earned. That’s why we do what we do, we want customers for life,” Halbur said.

Rydell ChevroletFirst Place: Brake Service, Transmission Service, Automotive Salesperson — Mike Potter

Honorable Mention: Oil Change Service, Auto Service, Auto Body Repair

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Providing good service with high qual-ity products at a reasonable price is Ron Potter’s goal at Potter’s Hearing. He also makes sure the personal attention doesn’t stop after the sale.

Ron Potter has been involved in sales for 40 years. He became a hearing aid spe-cialist nearly 30 years ago to help people in a more personal way.

Potter’s Hearing off ers compassion and takes a genuine interest in each patient, working to fi nd solutions to hearing problems.

At Potter’s, hearing exams are thorough and at no expense to the patient. There is a wide variety of hearing instruments, inexpensive repairs, batteries and assis-tive listening devices off ered. Potter’s off ers a three-day money-back guaran-tee. Financing is available.

Potter’s Hearing was recognized in the 2011 Best of the Best and was featured in a Dear Abby column when a California reader wrote Abby to detail his favorable experience with Potter’s on a Saturday morning.

Potter’s HearingFirst Place: Hearing Aids/Service

Many customers ask us what makes us diff erent than all the other jewelry stores, and how we obtained our reputation. The answer is easy: passion!

There are tons of businesses in any pro-fession that are in it for the money, but only a handful of jewelry businesses in the state are passionate about providing well-made designs and honestly graded diamonds.

We will never win an award for being the biggest store, the fanciest dressed or for having the slickest sales pitches. What you will fi nd is a jewelry store with employ-ees who actually understand what they are selling and, most importantly, are inter-ested in what they are selling, not just if they sell it to you.

Precieux Art Jewelers has always had a reputation for off ering jewelry to those in business and those who know jewelry, but we handle everything from $99 pieces to

the fi nest quality jewelry available. This allows a customer to compare the whole spectrum before making a buying decision, rather than relying on a salesperson .

We confi dently off er the best prices and values compared to other stores, as well as online vendors — without the gim-micks. Our online store, thediamondstore.com, features a smaller selection of our inventory including both jewelry and loose diamonds.

Our website is one of the oldest online jewelry vendors, with an equally outstand-ing reputation as refl ected in the reviews it receives.

We are looking forward to helping you with all your jewelry needs.

Precieux Art Jewelers

Honorable Mention: Jewelry Store

In front of Kohl’s, Cedar Falls(319) 277-071710 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday

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The secret to the Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo’s success is clean, safe, friendly and fun. Isle employees work hard to make sure guests walk into a safe, clean proper-ty, are greeted by friendly team members, and have a fantastic time.

June 30 marked the Isle’s fi fth anniver-sary. In the fi ve years the Isle Waterloo has been in the Cedar Valley, the entertainment venue has hosted over 7.5 million guests. In 2011 alone, over 2 million guests visited the full-service entertainment venue, while over 100,000 guests stayed overnight at the Isle and took advantage of all the Cedar Valley had to off er.

Since opening, the casino hotel has employed nearly 600 residents in the region and has made giving back to the community a priority through buying local, volunteerism and signifi cant fi nan-cial contributions to communities across the Cedar Valley and beyond.

As an active member of the Cedar Val-ley, the casino hotel encourages its team

members to be active and support their own communities. In 2011, Isle team members volunteered nearly 900 volun-teer hours to organizations such as Boys & Girls Club, American Cancer Society, Muscular Dystrophy Association, North-east Iowa Food Bank, Waterloo/Cedar Falls schools and more. Isle also donated food, money, hotel rooms, ballroom space and culinary equipment to local organiza-tions, nonprofi ts and fundraisers totaling over $80,000 in 2011 and nearly $300,000 in the fi ve years it has been in business.

According to Jenny Graeser, the cam-paign director for the Cedar Valley United Way, the Isle is a true community partner.

“Their organization and employees have contributed to our eff orts here at United Way and in the community in a variety of ways since their existence here in the Cedar Valley and each time exceeds our expectations,” she said.

“What means even more then the long list of their philanthropic generosity is

that every Isle team member that we have had the opportunity to work with and their entire organizations as a whole con-tributes to our eff orts here at United Way not for the recognition but because they believe in our mission and making our community a better place.”

The Isle has also won numerous awards, including:

Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Cedar Valley Tourism Awards — Hotel of the Year.

Beers to You and Gourmet Too — Peo-ple’s Choice Award for Chef Henry Rodri-guez and Best Beef Item.

Employees Challenge Award for raising $5,384 for the Great Stride’s Cystic Fibro-sis Foundation.

Mission Award for raising $4,700 for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

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The Isle Casino Hotel WaterlooFirst Place: Hotel/Motel, State/Midwest Weekend Trip

Honorable Mention: Local/State Day Trip, Sunday Brunch

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3313 Terrace Dr., Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-277-5005

Your Cedar ValleyYour Cedar ValleyReal Estate LeaderReal Estate Leaderfor over 30 years!for over 30 years!

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Barmuda, a locally owned food and bev-erage company, continues to earn its repu-tation as one of the Best of the Best in the Cedar Valley with 29 awards in the 2012 voting.

We are proud to bring diff erent cuisines from around the world to the Cedar Val-ley and we are thankful for the support we receive from this great community which enables us to continue doing what we love.

Banditos Burritos recently opened in June on College Hill in Cedar Falls. It off ers fast service made-to-order burritos, quesadil-

las, tacos and salads, as well as fresh sal-ads and guacamole. Iguana Juan’s Mexi-can Cantina and Tequila Bar opened this August on College Hill in Cedar Falls next to Beck’s Sports Grill and Banditos Burritos.

Mojo’s Party Bar is a true college nightlife experience with a live DJ and large dance fl oor as well as sand volleyball courts and an outdoor beer garden.

BarmudaFirst Place: Beck’s — Hamburger, Sports Bar

Bourbon Street — Celebrate an Anniversary, Dinner, Locally Owned Restaurant, Place to Go on a First Date, Salad Bar, Sunday Brunch

Ferrari’s — Business Lunch | Soho — Place for LunchStuffed Olive — Girls Night Out, Happy Hour

Voodoo Lounge — Place to Shoot PoolHonorable Mention: Bourbon Street — Appetizers, Chicken, Dessert, Girls

Night Out, Ribs, Seafood, Steak | Voodoo Lounge — KaraokeFerarri’s — Wine Selection | Joker’s — Girls Night Out

Soho — Appetizers, Seafood | Stuffed Olive — Liquor SelectionBeck’s — Place to Have a Beer, Place to Shoot Pool, Tenderloin

Dan Berregaard has been in the real estate business for 13 years.

“Prior to real estate, I was in retail sales and management. I realized that the two things I enjoyed most were working directly with the client/customer and helping them, but also working with other sales agents to help them learn and grow in their abilities to help their own customers/clients,” Dan said.

“Making the transition to being a real estate agent and broker gave me a great opportunity to practice both of the things I loved the most. My work hours are split between working with my own real estate clients, helping them purchase and sell res-idential real estate, and helping to lead our team of 50 licensed Realtors at Oakridge.

“For me, it’s a great balance of those things that give me the most satisfaction,” he said.

“I really enjoy what I do. I feel well-placed in my profession. When you love what you do, it comes across to your clients and in the service you provide. I care very much about my clients and the agents who work at Oakridge. I consider all I get to do a real privilege.

“Life, and business, is about building quality relationships. My tag line is ‘Your Friend in Real Estate.’”

“My goal is always to provide outstanding communication and professional counsel to my clients. At the same time, it is my hope that it is more than just a business transaction. My hope is that I truly become their friend in real estate.”

Dan Berregaard Oakridge Realtors

First Place: Realtor

3313 Terrace Drive, Cedar Falls(319) [email protected]

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900 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls(319) 266-9994www.barmuda.com

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We have one goal at Koch Construc-tion: to create and maintain lifelong customers.

We will achieve this goal by ensur-ing that the delivery and quality of your project is to your satisfaction from the planning stages, throughout the course of the work, at the time of completion and far into the future — no excuses.

Koch Construction was founded in 1980 by Karl and Jeff Koch. Karl began his residential construction career in 1955 and is an accomplished home-builder, finish carpenter and cabinet maker. Karl was born in America but raised in Denmark, returning to the United States in 1950.

Koch Construction was founded on the world values of craftsmanship, work ethic and integrity that Karl brought back with him to America.

These are the same values, coupled with modern-day technology, that our work today is based on. Karl first instilled the art of construction and

customer service in Jeff and then again when Mark Koch joined the business in 1988, as well as longtime employees John Everman and Justin Manifold. In turn, Jeff, Mark, John and Justin con-tinue to pass along these base values to all Koch Construction staff.

Koch Construction continues to see steady growth as demand for our ser-vices increases, along with the demand for us to take on new projects.

At Koch Construction, we take your project seriously. We try to offer the service that we wish we would get but is all too rare in today’s environment. We feel no one works harder to provide you the best communication, accurate upfront pricing and work performed to a schedule that is rarely missed.

Whether it is a home remodeling project, commercial roofing or having your gutters cleaned, your work will be completed with the goals and values supporting our philosophy of “Satis-faction … Today and Tomorrow” and “Lifelong Customers.”

Koch ConstructionFirst Place: Home Builder, Remodeler

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215 E. Main St., Cedar Falls(319) 266-08077 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

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Sherry Jaramillo Brad Becker Brett Kueker Karl Koch

Dusty Schlette Kenny Langston Ryan Maltas John Everman

Jason Roberts James Toulouse Carrie Buschmann Suad Murgic

Jeff Koch Justin Manifold Ryan Clark Mark Koch

www.kochconst ruc t ion .orgwww.kochconst ruc t ion .org215 E. Main St . | Cedar Fa l l s | 319.266.0807215 E. Main St . | Cedar Fa l l s | 319.266.0807

What We DoLike our logo says, we off er commercial, industrial and residential remodeling and

roofi ng. Our founder Karl Koch has said, “Service is our business, construction work is just a sideline.” With that in mind, the following a more specifi c list of areas that we off er this service:

Window and door replacementKitchen and bathroom design and remodeling

Egress windowsDecks (wood and composite materials)

Room additionsAttached garage additions

Sunrooms, screen rooms and porchesSkylights

Mini-excavation, trenching and tilingWood harbor cabinetry and interior doors

Interior and exterior designToto plumbing fi xtures

Solid surface countertops (Avonite, LG HI-Macs, Paperstone)Commercial and industrial and exterior remodeling

Wood pole building constructionEngineered steel building construction

Mule Hide EPDM and TPO membrane roofi ng for low slope and fl at roofsDuro-Last CPA membrane roofi ng for low slope and fl at roofs (15- and 20-year

no-dollar limit labor and material warranties)Maintenance and repair work

Roof patching servicesSteel roofi ng

Shake shingle and wood shingle roofi ngConcrete workShingle roofi ngSpecialty trim


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A hugeThankYou to all who continue tosupport us! We appreciate your business

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Now offering Relaxation FacialsandWaxing as well as Full Service Nails

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123 W 4th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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Jacob R. L. Soppe was born and raised in Waterloo and is a member of Waterloo First United Methodist Church.

“I have worked for Dan Deery Motors for two years now,” Soppe said. “I really love what I do. It is quite gratifying when you can help someone fi nd the perfect vehicle that fi ts their needs.

“I work at both the Waterloo and Cedar

Falls Dodge stores. I am very apprecia-tive that I’ve been able to help so many people fi nd a vehicle that fi ts their needs and budget.

“Thank you so much for the votes.”

Dan Deery MotorsHonorable Mention: Auto Salesperson — Jacob Soppe

Cedar Falls Community Credit Union is a member-owned fi nancial cooperative, providing a wide range of fi nancial products and services, including savings accounts, certifi cates, IRAs and loans of all types .

We are big enough to provide valuable services to our members, yet still small and local enough to really know our members and their needs and expectations.

Cedar Falls Community Credit UnionHonorable Mention: Credit Union

Jessica Hanna, owner and nail techni-cian, opened Bella Nails and Boutique three years ago.

“I chose this profession because I love the full transformation of an individual’s atti-tude after a great nail service has been pro-vided,” she said. “They truly carry them-selves in a whole diff erent fashion. And to help in that, it’s simply gratifying.

“ We are truly honored to receive this rec-

ognition 2 years in a row. We look forward to educating people every day on the health and well being of their nails and skin.”

Bella Nails and BoutiqueHonorable Mention: Full Service Nails

With more than 20 years experience in the construction trades, Jon Bronemann does each project like he would do his own.

“From the initial call to the fi nal inspec-tion, each phase of the job is done with the

same degree of detail and care that I would do my own project,” he said.

Jon Bronemann Carpentry and Handyman

Honorable Mention: Home Remodel

123 W. Fourth St., Cedar Falls420 Viking Road, Cedar Falls2000 Heritage Way, Waverly(319) 266-7531www.cfccu.org

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103 E. Bremer Ave., Waverly(319) 352-42149 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SaturdayNails by appointment

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3919 Maryhill Drive, Cedar Falls(319) 239-58808 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

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(319) 277-4500 or cell (319) 433-5341University Avenue & Main Street, Cedar [email protected]

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Thank you to our many clients, associates,and friends who have again selected Oakridge

Realtors as the Best Real Estate Office in the Cedar Valley.We understand the significance of decisions involving the purchase

and sale of a home. It is deeply gratifying to know that our clients arepleased with the results when they put their trust in Oakridge. We look

forward to another successful year serving YOU! Our thanks go out to theentire Cedar Valley for selecting Oakridge Realtors as the Best of the Best

Real Estate Office for the fifth consecutive year.

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Now in its 31st year, Oakridge Realtors is the Cedar Valley’s largest real estate bro-kerage. Broker-owners Dan Berregaard, Brian Page and Ann Lyons are proudly continuing a tradition of excellence that has earned them The Courier’s 2012 Best of the Best designation.

Oakridge leadership attributes the com-pany’s success to their 50 dedicated and highly trained agents. Oakridge associates participate in rigorous ongoing profession-al development programs to ensure that their clients benefi t from working with the area’s most knowledgeable agents.

The Oakridge name is highly visible in the Cedar Valley. The company views community involvement as a marketing strategy, but more importantly, as a key component of corporate citizenship.

“We encourage and support involve-ment of our agents in the communities we serve,” said Berregaard.

“And we direct our corporate sponsor-ships and contributions toward events and organizations that are important to

our clients and their communities,” said Lyons.

An area of interest to both home sell-ers and buyers is the technology changes that have impacted the ways in which residential real estate is marketed. Page directs the deployment of technology at Oakridge.

“Social media platforms, such as Face-book and Twitter, virtual home tours and our interactive website are all tools that Oakridge agents utilize to facilitate mak-ing the buyer-seller connection,” Page said.

As Courier Communications’ Best of the Best real estate fi rm for the fi fth con-secutive year, Oakridge Realtors has made their case: In the Cedar Valley, we “Trust the Leader!”

Oakridge RealtorsFirst Place: Real Estate Firm/Brokerage

Established in 1982, Magee Construc-tion Co. has evolved into a nationally rec-ognized design/build team. They were most recently awarded the 2007 Profes-sional Remodeler’s Best of the Best Design Award for Exterior Remodeling.

“Our professional and courteous crews act as guests in our clients’ homes,” Wayne Magee said. “Crews try to do everything possible to make the remodeling a pleas-ant one.”

The Magee team believes the same level of attention should be applied to each and every project. As clients enjoy their new and remodeled spaces, they spread the word.

“Clients are left with pleasant memo-ries after the construction experience and appreciate having an extended warranty on their project,” Magee said. “Customers

turn into friends for life.”Magee Construction is the 2006 recipi-

ent of Remodeler Magazine’s fi rst-place award for exterior living space design and second place for whole house design.

It has received Remodeling Magazine’s Big 50 award, which recognizes the top 50 remodelers in the country, and has repeatedly ranked in Remodeler Maga-zine’s annual top 500.

Locally, Magee Construction has received the Waterloo Historic Preserva-tion award, as well as being voted Best of Best in the Courier poll every year.

Magee Construction

Honorable Mention: Remodeler, Home Builder

3313 Terrace Drive, Cedar Falls(319) 277-5005Offi ce: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; agents available seven days a weekwww.oakridgerealtors.net

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1705 Waterloo Road, Cedar Falls7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday(319) 277-0100

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INDUSTRIALCOMMERCIALRESIDENTIALREMODELING& ROOFINGwww.kochconstruction.org

A special thank you to our customers, and the employees ofKoch Construction. Year in and Year out since 1980,

you are the Best of the Best.Karl, Jeff, and Mark Koch

Home Builderand Remodeler

FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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YOU’LL LIVE BETTERYOU’LL LIVE BETTER

GET IN THE GAME ATNEWALDAYA LIFESCAPES!GET IN THE GAME ATNEWALDAYA LIFESCAPES!

YOU BELONG AT NEWALDAYA,WHERE YOU’LL FINDA SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR EVERY STAGE OF LIFE:• Independent Living • Extended Care • Assisted Living• Skilled Care & onsite Rehab Therapy94% of patients & family recommend NewAldaya Lifescapes!

7511 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 • www.NewAldaya.org

Thank you Cedar Valley for voting us Best of the Best!

NewAldaya Lifescapes is set apart from the rest as a stand-alone leader in non-profi t senior services.

Nestled on 17 acres in Cedar Falls, NewAldaya is not just a place to live, but a home for nearly 300 independent living, assisted living and acute and extended care residents .

NewAldaya Lifescapes is an award-win-ning organization that recently celebrated

the one-year anniversary of its unique lifestyle center concept. It is a place for families to grow, friends to meet and cou-ples to live care- and maintenance-free.

NewAldaya LifescapesHonorable Mention: Assisted Living, Nursing Home

Carl Ericson has been in the real estate business for 10 years.

“I was always interested in real estate growing up and decided to major in man-agement at the University of Northern Iowa with a real estate minor,” Ericson said.

“I like to work with a wide range of cli-ents including fi rst-time buyers, move-up buyers, investors and new construction clients.”

Ericson was named the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Board of Realtors Rookie of the Year

and recognized in The Courier’s 2010 and 2011 Best of the Best.

“Customers and clients are priority No. 1. My job is to put my clients in a posi-tion to make the best real estate decision for them. I love helping people make their home ownership dreams come true.”

Oakridge Realtors Honorable Mention: Realtor — Carl Ericson

As specialists in the health care of women, our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing you with the best medical care possible. You can expect to be treated pro-fessionally and courteously at all times.

We are a health team concerned with your needs and welcome any suggestions you may have that will help improve the care you receive.

You will be able to choose from our warm,

caring staff of providers for your obstet-ric and gynecologic care. You may select one of our physicians, advanced registered nurse practitioners, certifi ed nurse midwife or physician assistant.

OB-GYN SpecialistsFirst Place: OB-GYN

3313 Terrace Drive, Cedar Falls(319) 504-36408:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (offi ce); Carl is available by phone 24 hours

★★★

7511 University Ave., Cedar Falls(319) 268-04017 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundaywww.NewAldaya.org

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“Satisfaction … Today and Tomorrow” since 1980.

Koch Construction

Home Builder and Remodeler

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432 King Drive, Waterloo(319) 234-57648:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fridaywww.thechoiceyoutrust.com

★★★★


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Next Generation Wireless is a U.S. Cellu-lar-authorized agent that has been serving the Cedar Valley for more than 10 years. We pride ourselves on superior custom-er service and especially our community involvement.

Our customer service is our biggest asset to being Best of the Best. We have always prided ourselves on maintaining a superior level of customer service.

We also believe strongly in the associates and staff who continuously maintain such a high level of excellence day in and day out.

Next Generation Wireless has been named an Employer of Choice from 2007-10 and 2012, included on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies from 2008-12 and chosen as Best of the Best from 2008-12.

When you step into a Next Generation Wireless location, you will be greeted with a smile and helping hand. We go the extra mile to give our customers peace of mind in

their purchase. We also help fi nd the best match for each customer on both service and equipment.

Next Generation

WirelessHonorable Mention: Cellphone Dealer

College Square Mall, next to Old Chicago6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls(319) 266-250010 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday

Waterloo Offi ce1513 Flammang Drive(319) 226-350010 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

Waverly offi ce1010 Fourth St. S.W.(319) 352-620010 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

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www.thelostisland.comWe look forward to seeing you in the wavepool in 2013!Until then, you can visit us at

Open June through August2225 E. Shaulis RoadWaterloo, IA 50701(319) 233-8414 www.thelostisland.com

Escape from the ordinary and enter a tropical paradise complete with palm trees and thatch huts at Lost Island Waterpark.

Lost Island is the largest waterpark in Iowa, featuring many extreme slides, including a hydromagnetic coaster — one of only 10 in the world.

This year, Lost Island added cabanas that can be rented for a day. Deluxe caban-as, which hold up to eight people, include Wi-Fi, a large keyed locker, a ceiling fan, lounge chairs, a table with side chairs, a loveseat, a refrigerator, eight bottles of water and an attendant on duty.

For 12 years, Lost Island Waterpark has provided fun with quality customer ser-vice and a professional lifeguard staff .

Lost Island WaterparkHonorable Mention: Family Entertainment

2225 E. Shaulis Road, Waterloo(319) 233-8414Seasonal: June through Augustwww.thelostisland.com

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CARYN GARBOWITZData Entry

DEB BENTLEYCustomer Service- Lead Scheduler

JOHN PETSCHESr. Technician

BECKY PRICEData Retention

LORI PRICEOperationsManager

JOHN GREENWALDSr. Technician

MICHAEL GARRETTSr. Technician

KYLE KOBLISKATECHNICIAN

DAVE JANSENILL & Wisconsin

TONY WRIGHTBranch Manager

MIKE PRICEOwner/CEO

MYRON ENGELHARDTTermite Supervisor

CRAIG VOCIKERAccounting

JUSTIN ROUSETechnician

BILL CORNELLService Manager

MIKE PRICE JRSales Manager

GREG MEHLBERGERTechnician

RANDY COKERBed Bug Specialist

SCOTT JOHNSONTechnician

APRIL SAUERAccountsReceivable

PAT JOHNSONData Entry

MICHELLEO’BANNIONReceptionist

CHRIS WALTERSData Retention

JASON PROFFITTTechnician

MARK WILLMSENCommercialTechnician

BLAKE ROSETechnician

DICK SCHOEMANTermite Technician &Heat Specialist

APRIL KINGScheduler

ANGELA ROGERSDog Handler

Tucker Bedbug K-9

year in a row9th

We’re ready and“Aable” to serve you

Mike Price has been working in the pest control business for 43 years.

“I started in this business in 1969 working for a national pest control com-pany,” he said. “In 1981, I started Aable Pest Control out of my basement and it has grown to where it is today.

“In 1994, I purchased a Terminix fran-chise in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Dubuque. The rest of Northeast Iowa is my Aable business.”

All Aable’s technicians are certifi ed by the state of Iowa.

After that, they all have to pass the Purdue entomology course, then the American Institute of Baking course, which is an advanced course in pest control.

Besides winning Best of the Best nine years in a row, Aable has been recognized in two national pest magazines, plus has earned membership in the National Quality Pro Association.

Aable controls ants, spiders, roaches,

mice, rats, bed bugs, termites, as well as product fumigation, weed control and bird eradication.

Aable also has invested in a bed bug dog and handler, as well as a heat trailer to eradicate bed bugs.

Aable Pest Control has been very for-tunate to have been able to service the Cedar Valley area since its inception with the help of some great employees.

Tony Wright, the branch manager, has been with Aable for 23 years; Lori Price, operations manager, for 24 years; Myron Engelhart, termite supervisor, 22 years; Dave Jansen, area manager, 17 years; and the list goes on. Mike Price Jr. also has rejoined Aable to carry on with the tradition.

Mike Jr. had a successful pest control business in Reno, Nev., until he sold his business last year to work with Mike Sr. and Aable Pest Control to carry on the business when Mike Sr. retires.

Mike Sr. says that pest control is an

ever-changing business, whether it’s the way pest control is performed or the insect pressures from year to year.

Some years it’s Asian lady beetles, some years it’s fl eas, others it’s box elder bugs.

Lately, the insect of choice is bed bugs. They’re extremely hard to terminate and very easy to transport.

When some insecticides that had very good residual were banned, the bed bugs came back with a vengeance.

Aable has made a choice to invest in the latest equipment and technology to try to stay ahead of the bugs.

The heating equipment Aable pur-chased can heat an entire house to 135 to 140 degrees.

Heat over 122 degrees will kill all stages of bed bugs.

Mike Price says Aable will be around, hopefully, for another 30 years to be of service for the people of the Cedar Val-ley and surrounding areas.

Aable Pest ControlFirst Place: Pest Control

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1800 Commercial St., Waterloo(319) 291-72008 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdaywww.aablepestcontrol.com

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Dr. Beau Beecher and Dr. Eric Kim-ball both have had family and very close friends in the dentistry business who served as role models for them.

Beau Beecher chose dentistry because of the example set by his mentors, his uncle David Beecher, DDS, from Vinton, and Brian Bouck, DDS, a longtime friend and current dentist in the practice.

“Both these guys explained how den-tistry was fulfi lling while off ering the opportunity to be productive at home with family and in the community,” Beecher said.

We are a fi ve-member group dental practice off ering general dentistry ser-vices to people of all ages. We emphasize preventative care with prompt attention given to patients with emergencies.

Dr. Beau Beecher graduated from the University of Iowa and went on to earn his dental degree from the school’s College of Dentistry. His commitment to lifelong education means that he is constantly evaluating emerging dental methods and technologies to provide his patients with the best results and a high emphasis on comfort. Some areas of study include cosmetic and laser dentistry and sleep apnea.

Dr. Eric Kimball earned his dental degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry after obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Wartburg College in Waver-ly. His numerous postgraduate courses include specifi c training in cosmetic and implant dentistry to off er you a smile of your dreams.

Dr. Brian Bouck graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and went on to graduate from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Dr. Bouck holds a general dentist license as well as a seda-tion license, which allows patients to comfortably sleep during their dental procedures.

Dr. Brian Andersen was born and raised in Marion. After working for several years, he went on to earn his doctorate from the

University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2008 and enjoys providing dentistry for all ages. Dr. Andersen strongly believes in continuing education and maintains active membership with the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Lindsey Vore was born and raised in Holstein. She earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Northern Iowa and went on to the University of Iowa College of Dentistry to earn her D.D.S. in 2008. Growing up as the daughter of a dentist, she strives to treat every patient as if they were a member of her family. She enjoys developing new relationships and meeting new people of all ages.

The practice also has the best dental

hygienists, dental assistants, front desk personnel and offi ce management team.

Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry uses the latest technology to create beau-tiful and healthy smiles and is pleased to off er patients the following services in a friendly and comfortable environment: cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers, dental implant, tooth-colored fi llings, metal-free crowns, dentures and partials, gum care, root canal, TMJ, braces, teeth whitening and infection control. We off er free nitrous oxide to patients who are anxious.

We keep up with all the latest technol-ogy when it comes to new dental proce-dures and equipment. We have televisions in our operatories and all-digital offi ce.

Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry has been recognized as Best of the Best in previous years.

We are ready for and see new custom-ers every day. We look forward to helping you.

Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry

First Place: Dentist — Beau BeecherHonorable Mention: Dentist — Eric Kimball

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4015 Hurst Drive, Waterloo(319) 235-62873217 Cedar Heights Drive, Cedar Falls(319) 277-69218 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fridaywww.cedarvalleysmiles.net

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your appointment withDr. Lindsey Vore!

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Best of the Best!

Dr. Bouck, Dr. Beecher, Dr. Kimball, Dr. Andersen

Eric Kimball, DDS • Beau Beecher, DDSEric Kimball, DDS • Beau Beecher, DDSBrian Bouck, DDS • Brian Andersen, DDSBrian Bouck, DDS • Brian Andersen, DDS

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3217 Cedar Heights DriveCedar Falls

277-69214015 Hurst Drive

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On behalf of the Monte McCunniff State Farm Insurance Agency, we are very hon-ored and proud to be voted the best insur-ance agency in the Cedar Valley. Thank you for putting your trust in us.

“I have always tried to build my busi-ness by providing the best possible ser-vice to all of our clients,” McCunniff said. “Giving personal attention to the families’ fi nancial and insurance needs has been my primary goal since the beginning, and I have found that doing business the right way will result in my client’s over-all satisfaction and achieve their needs. I have worked very hard to earn the trust of our clients, and we all know that is something not easily achieved in today’s environment.

“In the very near future, Brad McCunniff , my son who has been with me for more than 24 years, will continue this great lega-cy. I have a fantastic knowledgeable staff of fi ve who will continue under Brad’s lead-ership and, in my opinion, work together to form the best team. People always ask me, ‘When will I retire?’ I always respond, ‘As long as my health holds up and my clients need me, I will always be involved with the McCunniff Agency.’

“Just like teaching your kids to drive, at some point you need to sit in the pas-senger seat and let them take the wheel. There will always be the McCunniff Agen-cy in the Cedar Valley area to give the same great service and personal attention, and I will be here willing and ready to help

in any way I can with our client’s insur-ance and fi nancial needs. As you have supported me over these past years, I hope and encourage you to extend that same courtesy to Brad as he begins his career as a State Farm agent working with all of our current staff .

“Julie and Dave have more than 50 years of combined experience and primarily service our existing clients as well as the banking, health and long-term products we off er. Jon, our marketing coordinator, greets our new clients to become familiar with not only products off ered by State Farm, but also introduce them to the McCunniff service philosophy. Bridget contributes part time as she fi nishes her degree at UNI.

“Every person on the staff contributes towards this full-service agency provid-ing insurance and fi nancial services to the best of their abilities and knowledge. If you value service, you then expect it, and will want it every day as it gives you peace of mind to know that your protection needs will be taken care of as our number one goal.

“ I would like to thank our clients and the people of this community and surround-ing areas for this great honor and we will continue to strive to provide the best ser-vice with the utmost personal attention that our clients have come to expect.”

Monte McCunniff State Farm Insurance Agency

First Place: Insurance Agent

1708 State St., Cedar Falls(319) 266-7533

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Let Us Help Create Your Dream With Custom Lighting Design

Lighting Up the Cedar Valley Since 1998

Residential & Commercial5743 Westminster | Suite A | Cedar Falls, IA | 319-266-1134

PROVIDING ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING

Rick Dumler and Kevin Juel started their business, Cedar Valley Electric Co. Inc., 14 years ago and have been working in their profession for more than 25 years.

Rick and Kevin worked together at another business in town and decided in 1998 to start their business to provide customers with a solution for their elec-trical needs in an honest and professional manner.

We specialize in all aspects of residen-tial wiring from remodels, updates, new homes, etc. Also, we do commercial proj-ects such as new buildings, remodels, etc.

Because we and our employees are from the area, we try to take ownership of the projects we work on. This hopefully comes through to the customer and they know we will be there in the future to help them in any way we can. It’s about creating a great relationship with them.

We want our customers to know we are just like them.

We want to give the customer a job that

is done right and they are happy with, keeping them informed on the progress so there are no surprises at the end of the project.

Cedar Valley ElectricFirst Place: Electrician

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5743 Westminster Drive, Cedar Falls(319) 266-11348 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

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Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial operate seamlessly to provide complete fi nancial services, extending traditional banking services to include insurance, investments, trust, mortgage and real estate.

Our 110-year history of providing full-service fi nancial solutions started from a single-loca-tion agricultural bank and grew to include the diver-sifi ed fi nancial institution that exists today.

Our agricultural roots, Iowa values and outstand-ing employees serve as a strong foundation for growth and success.

Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial have 22 locations: Adel, Allison, Ankeny, Aplington, Cedar Falls (4), Clive, Gar-win, Greene, Grinnell, Hudson, Indiano-la, Lincoln, Mason City, Nashua, Rein-beck, Waterloo (2), Waverly and Tama. The Reinbeck offi ce is considered the headquarters.

A privately held company, Lincoln Sav-ings Bank employees are a large share-holder of the company, with more than 20 percent of stock outstanding held by employees via the employee stock own-ership program.

The employees of Lincoln Savings Bank are loyal ambassadors and great resourc-es to the company.

Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Finan-cial invest a great deal of training and time in the development of employees to ensure clients receive the “best of the best” in service.

Lincoln Savings Bank has won numer-ous awards, including 2009 ICBA National Community Bank Service Award, 2009 Best of the Best, 2009 ABA Community Bank Award, 2009 Iowa Bankers Association Community Better-ment Award, 2010 Best of the Best and a number of individual awards.

Lincoln Savings Bank off ers complete fi nancial services. Employees are truly equipped to handle every aspect of their

clients’ fi nancial picture. They also are passionate community

stewards and invest both money and time into a variety of organizations and events.

All Lincoln Savings Bank locations are open Monday through Friday, with many offi ces also open Saturday mornings.

The hours of operation also vary by location.

Visit www.mylsb.com/corporate-info/locations.aspx for a complete listing of offi ce hours.

Lincoln Savings Bank & LSB Financial

First Place: Financial/Investment, Bank, Bank Teller


508 Main St., Reinbeck(319) 788-6441 (Reinbeck), (319) 233-1900 (Waterloo)www.mylsb.com

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The Lincoln Savings Bank headquarters in Reinbeck.


Contact us for all your financial needs.

Thanks cedar valley for helpingus pull off THe Trifecta in 2012!

1st placeBest of the Best - Banking

1st placeBest of the Best- Financial Services

1st placeBest of the Best- BankTeller

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Deni BadkerCedar FallsWashington St. Location

web: www.MyLSB.com phone: (800) 588-7551

Thank you CedarValley for recognizing C21 LSB Real Estate!

Honorable Mention- Real Estate CompanyRobin Shrader

Honorable Mention- Real Estate Agent

Serving the CedarValley with two convenient locations.Cedar Falls- 221 Main St.- (319) 266-8080Waverly- 1810 4th. St. SW- (866) 352-1157

www.Century21LSB.com

LSB Financial


Thank You Cedar Valley for VotingDr. Stephen Solomon #1 Podiatrist 2012!

Northeast Iowa Podiatry ClinicsHelping People Since 1973

44 Brookeridge Dr. • Waterloo, Iowa319-234-2644 • www.neiapodiatry.com

www.leerscyclecenter.com101 Fletcher Ave • Waterloo 319-235-6453LEER’S CYCLE CENTERLEER’S CYCLE CENTERLEER’S CYCLE CENTERLEER’S CYCLE CENTER

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As an authorized dealer for Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, PWC, boats, Can Am ATVs, Spyder motorcycles, Suzuki and Kawa-saki, Leer’s Cycle Center provides sales and service to the Cedar Valley.

“We have a large array of clothing and accessories in stock,” said co-owner Shannon Rousselow. “We are always add-ing new items to our stock to stay up-to-date with our customers’ needs.

“We have great employees who go out of their way to take care of our customers’ needs.”

Stop in and see our state-of-the-art facility on Fletcher Avenue.

Leer’s Cycle Center

First Place: ATV Honorable Mention: Motorcycles

Northeast Iowa Podiatry specializes in both surgical and nonsurgical treatment of all foot disorders, reconstructive foot surgery, bunion and hammertoe correc-tion, diabetic foot care and shoes, skin and nail disorders, trauma repair, ingrown nail surgery, wound care and sports injuries.

We are committed to providing the very best care to the patients in northeast Iowa.

Dr. Stephen Solomon and Dr. Kelsey Harvey are dedicated to understanding each patient’s podiatric concerns and pro-vide a complete diagnosis and treatment plan. We work with area physicians to have patients seen as quickly as possible.

The main offi ce is in Waterloo, with four satellite clinics serving Grundy Center, Manchester, New Hampton and Osage.

Northeast Iowa Podiatry

First Place: Podiatrist — Stephen Solomon, DPM

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101 Fletcher Ave., Waterloo(319) 235-64539 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdaywww.leerscyclecenter.com

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44 Brookeridge Drive, Waterloo(319) 234-26448 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday www.neiapodiatry.com

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Many organizations may talk about their mission statement. At Western Home Communities, employees live the mission each day.

It’s why the sight of leather and sound of roaring engines recently captured attention at the downtown campus in Cedar Falls, when AMVETS Riders showed off their Harleys and off ered rides to residents in assisted living and nursing care.

“At this stage of my life, it’s the best gift I could receive,” enthused one resident as he refl ected on his ride.

Other recent activities enjoyed by resi-dents include roasting marshmallows at a campfi re, going fi shing, taking in a Bucks baseball game, drinking margaritas on the patio, churning homemade ice cream, gar-dening and riding in parades.

All of this happens because employees take seriously the charge to assertively cre-ate fulfi lling lifestyles for residents, whether in organized events or small, often unseen ways.

Recently an assisted living resident wanted to attend the funeral of a long-time friend, but it was during the day when his family wasn’t available. A resident assis-tant off ered to drive the resident on her own time, and a co-worker from a diff erent shift provided free day care to help make it happen.

“She not only drove him but dressed up and attended the funeral with our resident,” recounted Briana Hilmer, RN, director of health services at Stanard Family Assisted Living. “I am really humbled by the extent of kindness and compassion that is shown here.”

It gets to be a guessing game sometimes, Hilmer said, to fi gure out which employee may have secretly done something special for a resident, but no one confesses. Among the goodies recently brought in were pump-kin pie, after two women expressed their craving for it, and homemade chocolate cake, after one resident said it was the only thing that sounded good to him.

“I have never experienced an environ-ment so fi lled with following the mission and living out God’s love through us as a staff ,” refl ected Hilmer, who has worked in long-term care for more than two decades. “I am so blessed to work where the top lead-ers are caring and responsive. Even the chief executive offi cer, chief operating offi cer and administrator know everyone’s names and

their family members.”Wendy Ager, downtown campus admin-

istrator, recently watched Martin Health Center staff go the extra mile to care for a long-time resident whose health was declining. She had no immediate family. On their own, employees created a 24-hour schedule where someone would sit with her so she wouldn’t ever be alone.

Later, it was revealed that many nurses and nurse assistants had provided clothes and other items for this resident for many

years. “All because they loved this lady for the

last 13 years of her life,” Ager said. “They were truly her family and created a fulfi lling lifestyle for her.”

Many times, short-term residents who do their rehabilitation at Martin Health Center return to show the staff how well they are doing.

“There are usually lots of hugs and even happy tears,” Ager said. “It is always fun to see the employees who gather around a

former resident when they visit.”Just last month, Western Home Com-

munities enjoyed a weeklong celebration of its 100th anniversary. The organization has grown from 12 residents in the fall of 1912 to 800 residents in eight buildings on two campuses today. Growth is purposeful with each decision made in light of whether it furthers the mission and with an emphasis on making sure employees continue to live that mission to benefi t residents.

“Many nurses call on their days off to check on residents and see how they’re doing,” said Sharon Lukes, RN, BSN, direc-tor of health services at Windhaven Assisted Living. “They’re never afraid to hug and cry with residents, and the families let us know what a diff erence it makes. They tell us how much they appreciate the little extras that make a resident’s day the best it can be.”

It is not uncommon to see an employee on a day off , bringing their children and pets to visit with residents.

“We often tell our residents that they are our bosses and we work for them,” Hilmer said. “We say if it wasn’t for them choos-ing to live in our assisted living, then where would we be?”

Western Home CommunitiesFirst Place: Assisted Living, Nursing Care

Mission statementWestern Home Communities is a charitable

Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfi lling lifestyles for seniors, their families and our employees.

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Assisted-living resident Ruth Benton takes her seat for a ride with the Gold Wing Riders.

WHC resident Don Staley waves as he takes off with an AMVETS rider.

Leisure services assistant Melanie Buhr with resident Harold Roth.


ACTIVE LIFESTYLES • INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARENURSING CARE • REHAB TO HOME • SURECARE • AT HOME SOLUTIONS

www.WesternHomeCommunities.org

Your 1st place votes were theicing on the cake for our

100th anniversary celebration.

Thank you, Cedar Valley, for yourcontinued confidence in our employees,

our services and our mission.

As we close the book on our 100th year,stay tuned for the next chapter.

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