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Thank you for voting for your favorites in this year’s Reader’s Choice Awards!For a complete list of this year’s winners see page 2

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AUTO PARTS1st Advance Auto2nd NAPA3rd Auto Zone

AUTO REPAIR1st Drennen Automotive2nd Lyle’s Discount Tires3rd Don’s Auto

BODY SHOP1st Tom’s Body Shop2nd Varn’s Body Shop3rd McMullen Ford

BRAKE SERVICE1st Lyle’s Discount Tires2nd Brakes Plus(tie) Don’s Auto3rd Firestone

CAR WASH1st Gorilla Car Wash2nd Jeff’s Riverside Car Wash3rd Bucky’s

EXHAUST/MUFFLER SHOP1st House of Muffler & Brakes2nd Mad Hatter3rd Midas

NEW AUTO DEALER1st McMullen Ford2nd Rhoden Auto Center3rd Classic Chevrolet

OIL CHANGE1st Grease Monkey2nd Jiffy Lube3rd Eddy’s

TIRE SHOP1st Lyle’s Discount Tires2nd All Star3rd Jensen Tire

USED CAR DEALER1st Rhoden Auto Center2nd McMullen Ford3rd Classic Chevrolet

AUTO SALESMAN1st Jim Pettit - Rhoden Auto Ctr2nd Mike Wallace - McMullen Ford3rd Ron Pallen - Rhoden Auto Ctr

BOWLING CENTER1st Thunderbowl2nd Regal Lanes3rd Lightning Bowl

BAR1st Barley’s2nd Glory Days3rd Sugar’s Lounge & Diner

BARTENDER1st Jake Mescher - Barley’s2nd George Poulos - Pizza King3rd Alex - Fiddlin’ Monkey

CASINO1st Ameristar Casino2nd Horseshoe Casino3rd Harrah’s Casino

GOLF COURSE1st Fox Run Golf Club2nd Dodge Riverside3rd Bent Tree Golf Club

LIVE VENUE1st Stir Concert Cove2nd Mid-America Center3rd Whiskey Roadhouse

MUSEUM1st Union Pacific Railroad Museum2nd Historic General Dodge House3rd Squirrel Cage Jail

BARBECUE1st Boxer BBQ2nd Famous Dave’s3rd Hog Stop

BREAKFAST1st Village Inn2nd Duncan’s Cafe3rd Cracker Barrell

BUFFET1st Golden Corral 2nd Village Square - Ameristar3rd Pizza Ranch

CHICKEN1st KFC2nd Pizza Ranch3rd Hy-Vee

HOT DOG1st Sonic2nd Dairy Queen3rd Freddie’s

ASIAN1st Great Wall2nd HuHot Mongolian Grill3rd Hy-Vee

ATMOSPHERE1st Pizza King2nd Cellar 193rd Texas Roadhouse(tie) Longhorn Steak House

DESSERT1st Dairy Queen2nd Village Inn3rd Christy Creme

FAST FOOD1st McDonald’s2nd Taco Bell3rd Burger King

DELI/SANDWICHES1st Subway2nd Jimmy John’s3rd Cellar 19

SERVICE1st Pizza King2nd Cellar 193rd Tish’s

HAMBURGER1st Christy Creme2nd Freddie’s3rd Runza

HEALTHIEST MENU1st Subway2nd Panera Bread3rd Applebee’s

ICE CREAM/YOGURT1st Christy Creme2nd Dairy Queen3rd Tastee Treat

ITALIAN/PASTA1st Olive Garden2nd Pizza King3rd Sam’s Italian Villa

MEXICAN1st La Mesa2nd Puerta Vallarta3rd Jonesy’s

OVERALL RESTAURANT1st Pizza King2nd Texas Roadhouse3rd Applebee’s

PIZZA1st Pizza King2nd Godfather’s3rd Old River Pizza

SALAD1st Ruby Tuesday2nd Hy-Vee3rd Panera

SEAFOOD1st Red Lobster2nd Mo Fish3rd Pizza King

STEAK1st Texas Roadhouse2nd Pizza King3rd Longhorn Steakhouse

SUNDAY BRUNCH1st Village Inn2nd Dixie Quicks3rd Ameristar Casino

TENDERLOIN1st LPL’s Restaurant & Pub2nd Christy Creme3rd Sugar’s Lounge & Diner(tie) Hy-Vee

WAITER/WAITRESS/SERVER1st Donna Raygor- Pizza King2nd Jenna Sommers - Pizza King3rd George Poulos - Pizza King(tie) Kim - Sugar’s Lounge & Diner

ANTIQUE STORE1st Jantiques2nd Lake Manawa Antiques3rd 2nd Chance

BAKERY/DONUTS1st Hy-Vee2nd Panera3rd Super Saver

BIKE SHOP1st True Wheel2nd Xtreme Wheels3rd Endless Trail

ELECTRONICS1st Best Buy2nd Radio Shack3rd Nebraska Furn. Mart

CARPET/FLOORING1st Kelly’s Carpet & Furniture2nd Bushman’s Carpet3rd Nebraska Furn. Mart

FLORIST1st Hy-Vee2nd Corum’s Flowers & Greenhouse3rd Bloomworks

FURNITURE1st Nebraska Furniture Mart2nd Kelly’s Carpet & Furniture3rd Target

GARDEN CENTER1st Sherbondy’s Garden Center2nd Hy-Vee3rd Menards

GIFT SHOP/BOUTIQUE1st Savannah Filmore2nd Olive Branch3rd Charming Charlie

GROCERY1st Hy-Vee2nd Super Saver3rd Fareway(tie) No Frills

HARDWARE1st Menards2nd Hanusa Hardware3rd Ace Hardware

HEALTH FOOD1st Bambi’s Green Acres2nd Hy-Vee3rd GNC

JEWELRY1st Steven’s Jewelers2nd Lynch’s Jewelry3rd Greenberg’s

LIQUOR1st Hy-Vee2nd I-80 Liquor3rd Super Saver

MEAT1st Fareway2nd Hy-Vee3rd Straka

MEDICAL SUPPLY1st Walgreens2nd Hy-Vee3rd CVS

PET CENTER1st Petsmart2nd Petco3rd Pet Barn

PHARMACY1st Walgreens2nd Hy-Vee3rd Super Saver

SHOE STORE1st Famous Footwear2nd Marcus Shoes3rd Payless Shoe Source

SHOPPING CENTER1st Metro Crossing2nd Mall of the Bluffs3rd Market Place

SPORTING GOODS1st Midwest Sporting Goods2nd Bass Pro Shops3rd Dick’s Sporting Goods

THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT STORE1st Goodwill2nd Salvation Army3rd Sequels

VINEYARD1st Loess Hills Vineyard & Winery2nd Breezy Hills Winery3rd Prairie Hawk

ACCOUNTANT1st Dickinson & Clark CPAs, PC2nd Watson & Ryan3rd David Overholtzer

AUCTIONEEER1st Byron Menke2nd Gail Hunter3rd Ed Spencer

BANK1st American National Bank2nd US Bank3rd Great Western Bank

BANK TELLER1st Lacey Cox - Midstates Bank2nd Mary Jo - Great Western(tie) Connie Smith -

American National Bank3rd Denise - Frontier Savings Bank

BARBER SHOP1st Ron’s Barber Shop2nd Russ & Jerry’s3rd Sherry’s Barber Shop

BEAUTY SALON1st Definition Salon & Spa2nd Creative Edge3rd The Gallery

BUILDER1st Tweedt Construction2nd Cherry Ridge Construction3rd Olson Brothers

CELL PHONE PROVIDER1st Verizon Wireless2nd Sprint3rd US Cellular

CHIROPRACTOR1st Dirks Chiropractic2nd Hagen Chiropractic3rd Advanced Chiro

CREDIT UNION1st SAC Federal Credit Union2nd Centris Federal Credit Union3rd UP Connection

COMPUTER REPAIR1st Geek Squad - Best Buy2nd American Performance3rd PC Clinic

DANCE STUDIO1st Kerri’s Dance Studio2nd A Step Ahead Dance Studio &

Gymnastics Center3rd CB Dance Center

DAYCARE1st Little Blessings/Alegent2nd Sheryl K. Johnson Child Care

Ctr, St. Albert3rd YMCA

DENTIST1st Omni Dental2nd Dr. Higginbotham3rd Dr. Michael Rensch

DRY CLEANING1st Max I Walker2nd Hy-Vee Food Store3rd Homestyle Laundry & Dry Cleaners

EYE DOCTOR1st Dr. Barry Jose - Family Eyecare2nd Dr. Hanks - Midwest Eye Care3rd Dr. Hellman

EYE GLASSES1st Family Eyecare2nd Spec Shoppe3rd Midwest Eye Care

FINANCIAL ADVISOR1st Dickinson Investment Advisors2nd Cindy Keithley - Iretire3rd Roger Carlon - Investment

Centers of America, Inc.

FITNESS CENTER1st The Center2nd Fit 4 Life3rd Peak Fitness

HANDYMAN1st Allen Hatfield2nd Terry Bowman3rd Kerry Zimmerman - Z Team

HEARING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL1st Beltone2nd Grace Hearing Instruments3rd Boystown Nat’l Research Hosp

HEATING & AIR1st Norm’s Heating & Air2nd Fred’s Heating & Air3rd RJ Nelson(tie) Phil’s Comfort Zone

HOSPITAL1st Jennie Edmundson Hospital2nd Alegent Creighton Health

Mercy Hospital3rd Nebraska Medical Center

HOTEL/MOTEL1st Ameristar2nd Holiday Inn and Suites3rd Harrah’s Casino & Hotel

INSURANCE AGENT1st Fred Hill - State Farm2nd Jay Simms - Gade Insurance3rd Judd Knispel - State Farm

INTERNET1st Cox Communications2nd Century Link3rd Verizon

LANDSCAPING1st Sherbondy’s Garden Center2nd Struyk Turf3rd Jager Lawn Service

LAW FIRM1st Peters Law Firm2nd Randy Shanks3rd McGinn Law Firm

LAWN SERVICE1st Struyk Turf2nd Preferred Lawn3rd Jager Lawn

MANICURIST1st Kim - USA Nails2nd Nail Spa3rd Star Nails

MASSAGE THERAPIST1st Kat Dunham - Definitions2nd Jackie Wilson - Attitudes3rd Gordon Hitchcock - Ancient

Wisdom

NURSING HOME1st Bethany Lutheran Home2nd Risen Son Christian Village3rd Midlands Living Center

OB/GYN1st Dr. Jorge Sotolongo -

Metro OB/GYN2nd Dr. Norman E. Ferrer -

Metro OB/GYN(tie) Dr. Mark Potter - Metro

OB/GYN3rd Dr. Jorge Garcia-Padial -

Metro OB/GYN

PET GROOMER1st Pet Smart2nd Kathy’s Pet Salon3rd Posh Pets

PHOTOGRAPHER1st Risney Photo & Design2nd Jack Hansen3rd Jack Holder

PLUMBER1st Bogardus Plumbing2nd Galenhorts(tie) Driver Plumbing3rd McIntosh

PHYSICAL THERAPIST1st Flex Physical Therapy2nd Hopp Physical Therapy3rd Excel Physical Therapy

PHYSICIAN1st Dr. Greg Thomas2nd Dr. Jennifer Kay - Ridge

Family Practice3rd Dr. James Whalen - Alegent

REAL ESTATE AGENT1st Brad Knott - Key Real Estate2nd Jason James - Heartland

Properties, Inc.3rd Melinda Jensen - Heartland

Properties, Inc.

REAL ESTATE COMPANY1st Heartland Properties, Inc.2nd NP Dodge Real Estate3rd Key Real Estate

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY1st Primrose Retirement2nd Risen Son Christian Village3rd Bethany Heights

TANNING SALON1st Ashley Lynn’s Tanning2nd Sunkiss’d Tanning Salon3rd Suntan City

VETERINARIAN1st Valley View Veterinary Clinic2nd CB Veterinary Clinic3rd Dr. Jody Strohbehn

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Sunday, September 16, 2012 33FFThe Daily Nonpareil Readers Choice 2012

Favorite Bakery/Donuts

FIRST PLACE

Favorite Florist

FIRST PLACE

Favorite Grocery Store

FIRST PLACE

Favorite Liquor Store

FIRST PLACE

Favorite Dry Cleaning

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Favorite Salad Bar

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Favorite Garden Center

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Favorite Health Food Store

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Favorite Meat Counter

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Favorite Medical Supplies

SECOND PLACE

Favorite Pharmacy

SECOND PLACE

Favorite Chicken

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Favorite Asian Food

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Favorite Tenderloin

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Favorite auto parts1.) Advance Auto, two loca-

tions – 609 32nd Ave. and 2729W. Broadway, (712) 366-0445and (712) 323-9288

For the second year, AdvanceAuto has risen to the top amongreaders of The Daily Nonpareil.

“We’re very thankful for it,”said district manager LeeCarhart.

The company’s employeeshave a strong emphasis on cus-tomer service.

“We try to teach them neverto say no to someone,” Carhartsaid. “We do everything we canhumanly do to fix their prob-lems.”

2.) NAPA, 2629 W. Broadway,(712) 323-7527

3.) Auto Zone, 2811 W. Broad-way, (712) 325-9024

Favorite auto repair 1.) Drennen Automotive,

1023 N. 16th St., (712) 323-7845Drennen Automotive moved

up from third in 2011 to firstplace for the 2012 Reader’sChoice awards.

“It’s a good feeling,” saidowner Dave Drennen.

The auto repair shop has aloyal customer base. Drennensaid his older client’s childrenare coming in with their cars.

The shop opened 37 yearsago. Most customers are drawnto it by word of mouth.

“You get a following,” Dren-nen said.

2.) Lyle’s Discount Tire, 125W. Pierce, (712) 322-6636

3.) Don’s Auto, 2025 W.Broadway, (712) 328-2377

Favorite body shop1.) Tom’s Auto Body Inc.,

1216 N. 16th St., (712) 328-7224Tom’s Auto Body Inc. has

become a repeat contender forthis category.

“I’d like to thank the cus-tomers for being loyal as they’vebeen, and I’d like to thank thetechnicians for the work theydo,” said owner Doug Lantry.

Lantry’s wife, who recentlydied, brought identity to theshop.

“I have to thank my late wifebecause she helped make theplace what it is,” he said.

2.) Varn’s, 1604 Ave. J, (712)323-7093

3.) McMullen Ford, 3401South Expressway, (712) 366-0531

Favoritebrake service

1.) Lyle’s Discount Tires, 125

W. Pierce, (712) 322-6636Co-owner Bob Shives said

customers are drawn to Lyle’sDiscount Tires because of theirquality and honest work.

“I feel honored,” he said.The tire and repair shop is

keen on detail and accuracy.“We try to get the job done

right the first time,” Shives said.2.) Brakes Plus, 2729 W.

Broadway, (712) 352-4455 (tiedfor second)

2.) Don’s Auto, 2025 W.Broadway, (712) 328-2377(tied for second)

3.) Firestone, 701 W. Broad-way, (712) 322-4071

Favorite carwash1.) Gorilla, four locations –

3003 W. Broadway, 114 E.

Broadway, 1270 E. Pierce,23rd Avenue and SouthExpressway, (712) 309-0069

New technology has keptGorilla Wash on top this year.

“The biggest thing we havegoing right now is we’veupdated a lot of our facilities,”said owner Jeff Ballenger.

The car wash now acceptscredit and debit cards andoffers a “fast pass,” whichallows unlimited washes forone month.

“We’ve added a lot of vari-ety and convenience for peo-ple,” he said.

Chief financial officer Vicky

Vermaat and operations man-ager Glenn Hakenson are keyto the business’s repeat suc-cess, Ballenger said. Other keyemployees have added consis-tency in customer service.

“We’re really excited,” Bal-lenger said. “We have a greatteam of people here, and we’vebeen on a roll.”

2.) Jeff ’s Riverside, 2541Second Ave, (712) 265-9274

3.) Bucky’s, four locations –15 N. 16th St., 2713 S. 24thSt., 3501 W. Broadway, 1759Madison Ave., (712) 329-0009,(712) 256-2713, (712) 322-2268

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Lew Zarek, an auto tech at Tom’s Auto Body Inc., smoothesthe surface of a customer’s dented truck. Tom’s, 1216 N. 16thSt., was picked by readers as the favorite body shop.

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Readers of The Daily Non-pareil picked House of Mufflersand Brakes as their top go toshop because of great customer

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2.) Mad Hatter Mufflers andBrakes, 3338 W. Broadway, (712)322-7500

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Favorite newauto dealer

1.) McMullen Ford, 3401 S.Expressway, (712) 366-0531

The reason McMullen Fordremains first among new autodealers in Council Bluffs is sim-ple.

“It’s just good old fashion com-mon courtesy,” said presidentScott McMullen.

It means more listening thantalking to the customer andalways having a coffee pot on theburner.

The dealership sells new andused automobiles and cares forcustomers on a one-on-one basis.They often come back or referother customers, McMullen said.

“I’m blessed with a great staffand great customer base.”

2.) Rhoden Auto Center, 3400S. Expressway, (712) 366-9400

2.) Classic Chevrolet Cadillac,1010 S. 34th Ave., (800) 432-9355

Favorite placefor oil changes

1.) Grease Monkey, 2700 W.Broadway, (712) 325-1440

Co-owners Pete Krause, sonBrad Krause and Tony Stalboskycredited their team of hard work-ers for putting Grease Monkeyon top for the second year in arow.

“It’s a lot of hard work,” PeteKrause said. “It’s treating peoplethe way they like to be treated.”

2.) Jiffy Lube, 2312 W. Broad-way, (712) 328-3229 (tied for sec-ond)

3.) Eddys, 1839 Madison Ave,(712) 322-9139 (tied for second)

Favorite tire shop1.) Lyle’s Discount Tires, 125

W. Pierce, (712) 322-6636Winning a second category

this year, the store offers allbrands and sizes of tires. Cus-tomers can even purchased usedtires to save money.

“We can help a guy down onhis luck, who only has a fewbucks,” said co-owner Bob Shives.

Shives credited the shop’s suc-cess to customer care.

“We give them the best pricespossible and treat them the bestwe can,” he said.

2.) Allstar Tires, 3150 W.Broadway, (712) 322-0743

3.) Jensen Tire and Auto, 715W. Broadway, (712) 322-7707

Favorite usedauto dealer

1.) Rhoden Auto Center, 3400S. Expressway, (712) 366-9400

Rhoden Auto Center wasselected first for readers of TheDaily Nonpareil.

“We stay with the same thingwe always do,” said sales man-

ager Pat Darnell. “We always tryto take care of the customer'sneeds.”

The dealership features a fullservice department and body

shop, glass replacement andoffers free car washes to cus-tomers. Many on staff haveworked there for more than 10years. Body shop parts and ser-vice director Dave Borg joinedthe dealership in 1985.

Darnell said,“A lot of our busi-ness is repeat business and alsoreferral business.”

2.) McMullen Ford, 3401 S.Expressway, (712) 366-0531

3.) Classic Chevrolet Cadillac,1010 S. 34th Ave., (800) 432-9355


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Favorite autosalesman

1.) Jim Pettit at Rhoden AutoCenter, 3400 S. Expressway,(712) 366-9400

The first car Jim Pettit soldwas a 1982 Buick Riviera.

Since then, he’s sold the samefamily 16 cars.

“I have a very loyal clientbase,” he said. "We appreciate theloyalty of our customers through-out the years."

Pettit joined Rhoden AutoCenter in 1979. He’s now servingthird generation buyers.

“We try to work with our cus-tomers in all facets: body shop,service and glass within the deal-ership, which helps give me thatopportunity,” Pettit said.

2.) Mike Wallace at McMullenFord, 3401 S. Expressway, (712)366-0531

3.) Ron Pallen at Rhoden AutoCenter, 3400 S. Expressway,(712) 366-9400

Favorite bar 1.) Barley’s Bar and Grill, 114

W. Broadway, (712) 322-0306The bar and grill is large

enough to accommodate parties,anniversaries and weddingrehearsal dinners, said ownersMatt and Jill Johnson.

“We do a lot of fundraisers,and we hold a lot of birthday par-

ties,” Jill said.Patrons are drawn to the bar

for activities such as Wednesdaynight trivia.

“We just like to have fun,” Jillsaid.

2.) Glory Days Sports Bar andGrill, 106 W. Broadway, (712)256-5922

3.) Sugar’s Lounge & Diner,2725 E. Kanesville Blvd., (712)322-3600

Favorite bartender1.) Jake Mescher at Barley’s

Bar and Grill, 114 W. Broadway,(712) 322-0306

It’s his seventh year of bar-tending at Barley’s. The CouncilBluffs native enjoys talking tohis regulars and stirring up con-versation.

“I just look forward to meet-ing new people and faces,” hesaid.

2.) George Poulos at PizzaKing, 1101 N. Broadway, (712)323-4911

3.) Alex at Fiddlin’ Monkey,156 W. Broadway, (712) 252-5734


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Barley’s Bar and Grill, 114 W. Broadway, was selected as read-ers’ favorite bar. Patrons are drawn to the bar for activitiessuch as Wednesday night trivia.

Favoritebowling center

1.) Thunderbowl, 1900 Madi-son Ave., (712) 328-2374

“We’re very honored and flat-tered to have received this awardfor 10 years straight,” said man-ager Brenda Stevens.

Thunderbowl gives people inCouncil Bluffs a nice facility toplay.

“We’d just like to thank every-one who voted for us, and itmakes us feel like we’re doingsomething right and helping thebowling community,” she said.

2.) Regal Lanes, 15 State St.,(712) 323-9900

3.) Lightning Bowl, 105 N. 12St., (712) 322-4494

Favorite casino1.) Ameristar Casino, 2202

River Road, (712) 328-8888Whether it’s table games,

video gambling or the slots,Ameristar has it all.

Readers of The Daily Non-pareil have chosen the lustrousfacility as their favorite casinofor this year’s Readers Choiceawards.

The casino features a hotel,which is recommended by travelwebsite TripAdvisor, and a buffetwith many succulent selections.

2.) Horseshoe Casino, 270123rd Ave., (712) 323-2500

3.) Harrah’s Council BluffsCasino & Hotel, 1 Harrah’s Blvd.,(712) 329-6000

Favorite golf course1.) Fox Run, 3001 Macineery,

(712) 366-4653Reader have decided to keep

Fox Run Golf Course at the topfor the second year in a row.Head golf professional KevinDrew said the staff is friendlyand cordial.

“Our rates are fairly competi-tive with everybody in thearea,” he said.

The 6,200-yard golf courseadapts to its golfers.

“We’re always open to opin-ion and making things better,”he said.

And that’s what keeps thegolfers coming.

“If we’re not going to makethese changes, people aren’tgoing to come out.”

2.) Dodge Riverside GolfCourse, 2 Harrah’s Blvd., (712)328-4660

3.) Bent Tree, 23579 High-way 6, (712) 566-9441

Favorite liveentertainment venue

1.) Stir Concert Cove, 1 Har-rah’s Blvd., (712) 329-6000

Every summer is a new sea-son of music.

That’s why readers of TheDaily Nonpareil have votedStir Concert Cove at Harrah’sCasino as their favorite liveentertainment venue.

“We’re thrilled,” said EmilyEngles, entertainment super-visor. “Every year we strive tomake something better at StirCove.”

The venue, with a capacityfor more than 3,500, providesoutdoor entertainment.

“It’s gratifying to see peoplein the community take recog-nition of our efforts,” Englessaid.

The venue’s success is alabor of love, she said.

“Lovers of music are behindit,” Engles said.

2.) Mid-America Center, 1Arena Way, (712) 323-0536

3.) Whiskey Roadhouse,2701 23rd Ave., (712) 323-2500

Favorite museum1.) Union Pacific Railroad

Museum, 200 Pearl St., (712)329-8307

A love for trains and railroadshas kept the Union Pacific Rail-road Museum at the top ofReader’s Choice.

“We’re doing a fantastic job ofkeeping exhibits changing andup to date,” said Abby Cape, amuseum spokeswoman.

People who visit the museumhave plenty to see. The museumleaves visitors with a greaterappreciation for railroads.

“There’s always somethingdifferent when people come to

visit,” Cape said.2.) Historic General Dodge

House, 605 S. Third St., (712)322-2406

3.) Squirrel Cage Jail, 226Pearl St., (712) 323-2509


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10F Sunday, September 16, 2012 The Daily NonpareilReaders Choice 2012Favorite barbecue

1.) Boxer BBQ, 711 1/2 Creek Top St., (712)325-4227

The best kept secret in Council Bluffs?Smoked pork shanks.

Owner Jim Mohatt of Boxer BBQ said resi-dents are unfamiliar with the dish, which is pop-ular in southern states.

Mohatt runs the business with his wife,Cindy. This October marks the restaurants five-year anniversary. In that time, they’ve achieveda large customer base with many regulars.

Mohatt said their most popular entrees arepulled pork and beef brisket. Bakes beans andpotato salad are the most popular sides. Therestaurant also serves smoked prime rib on Fri-days.

Customers also visit the establishment for itsfried bread pudding. The recipe includes mari-nated apples and is topped with homemadevanilla bean ice cream from Tazza di Caffé inCouncil Bluffs.

The menu is joined by the restaurant’s fam-ily-friendly staff.

“We have a very professional staff,” Mohattsaid. “They treat the customers like they’re fam-ily.”

2.) Famous Dave’s, 50 Arena Way, (712) 256-1221

3.) Hog Stop, 3621 Ninth Ave., (712) 328-2277

Favorite breakfast1.) Village Inn, two locations – 2935 W. Broad-

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“We continue to offer new and exciting break-fast idea,” said general manager John Bloemer.

The restaurant chain’s “My VIB” allows for aunique breakfast every visit.

“We have a fantastic staff,” Bloemer said.“Without the staff, the awards wouldn’t be possi-ble.”

2.) Duncan’s Cafe, 501 Main St., (712) 328-3360

3.) Cracker Barrel, 530 30th Ave., (712) 366-6076

Favorite buffet1.) Golden Corral, 3103 Dial Drive, (712) 366-

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The restaurant includes a full buffet andmenu ordering.

2.) Village Square at Ameristar Casino, 2202River Road, (712) 328-8888

3.) Pizza Ranch, 3505 Metro Drive, (712) 256-7701

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Sunday, September 16, 2012 13FThe Daily Nonpareil Readers Choice 2012Favorite chicken

1.) KFC, two locations – 2800 W.Broadway, 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 322-5542, (712) 322-1166

The Colonel is doing something right.KFC has nabbed top spot for readers of

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2.) Pizza Ranch, 3505 Metro Drive,(712) 256-7701

3.) Hy-Vee, two locations – 2323 W.Broadway, 1745 Madison Ave., (712) 328-9792, (712) 322-9260

Favorite hot dog1.) Sonic, 3445 W. Broadway, (712) 256-

1300With more hotdog variants than a ball-

game, Sonic has been chosen again for theReaders Choice awards.

The restaurant serves Chicago, NewYork and Coney style hot dogs.

2.) Dairy Queen, three locations – 54032nd Ave., 3210 W. Broadway, 1836 Madi-son Ave., (712) 366-5059, (712) 322-3424,(712) 328-6966.

3.) Freddy’s Frozen Custard, 3607Metro Drive, (712) 366-0023

Favorite Asian food1.) Great Wall, two locations – 502 E.

Broadway, 900 Woodbury Ave., (712) 323-1541, (712) 323-9622

With two convenient locations, theAsian restaurant was a top pick this yearfor readers of The Daily Nonpareil.

Great Wall also won first place in 2011.2.) HuHot Monoglian Grill, 3120 Man-

awa Center Drive3.) Hy-Vee, two locations – 2323 W.

Broadway, 1745 Madison Ave., (712) 328-9792, (712) 322-9260

Favorite atmosphere1.) Pizza King, 1101 N. Broadway, (712)

323-4911Customers at Pizza King are treated to

familiar faces and a warm smiles – theperfect ingredients for a great time.

The restaurant, which has been inbusiness for 47 years, serves as host tobanquets, wedding rehearsals andnumerous other events.

Original owner Dan Poulos, 73, saidpeople have fond memories of the restau-rant and eventually bring their childrento Pizza King.

2.) Cellar 19 Wine and Deli, 928 ValleyView Drive, Suite 19, (712) 323-9463

3.) Texas Roadhouse, 3231 S. 24th St.,(712) 366-1068 (tied for third)

3.) Longhorn Steak House, 3727 Den-mark Drive, (712) 366-8085 (tied forthird)

Favorite dessert1.) Dairy Queen, three locations – 540

32nd Ave., 3210 W. Broadway, 1836 Madi-son Ave., (712) 366-5059, (712) 322-3424,(712) 328-6966

The food is so good, it’s “RiDQulous,”according to the restaurant’s website.

Readers of The Daily Nonpareil choseDairy Queen as their favorite dessertrestaurant this year. With Blizzards anddipped cones, it’s hard to find a treat thatwon’t please the taste buds.

2.) Village Inn, two locations – 2935 W.Broadway, 1906 Rue St., (712) 328-7377,(712) 388-9301

3.) Christy Crème, 2853 N. Broadway,(712) 322-2778

Favorite fast food1.) McDonald’s, three locations – 610

30th Ave., 1607 W. Broadway, 1751 Madi-son Ave, (712) 366-0514, (712) 322-0705,(712) 328-0040

“We are honored to have been chosenas Council Bluffs’s favorite quick servicerestaurant,” said owner Tony Diez. “Ourmanagers and staff are committed to bethe best in the business and work hardevery day to provide the best quality ser-vice and cleanliness at a great value.”

2.) Taco Bell, three locations – 2759 W.Broadway, 318 E. Broadway, 3150 DialDrive, (712) 323-2778, (712) 328-7191,(712) 366-6551

3.) Burger King, five locations – 2608S. 24th St., 1529 W. Broadway, 3209 W.

Broadway, 1726 Madison Ave., 3100 S.Expressway, (712) 323-0461, (712) 323-

4444, (712) 322-8737, (712) 323-1816,(712) 366-2295

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Favorite deli/sandwiches1.) Subway, four locations –2600 W. Broadway, 208

E. Broadway, 3134 Manawa Center Drive, 3201 Man-awa Center Drive, (712) 323-1801, (712) 322-4114,(712) 366-1571, (712) 366-1551.

Readers of The Daily Nonpareil have voted to the“undisputed leader in providing consumer choices” astheir favorite sandwich restaurant.

With four locations to get a $5 foot-long, readerscan easily pick up a healthy lunch on-the-go.

2.) Jimmy John’s, two locations – 1640 W. Broad-way, 418 E. Broadway, (712) 256-6330, (712) 256-5402

3.) Cellar 19 Wine and Deli, 928 Valley View Drive,Suite 19, (712) 323-9463

Favorite for best service1.) Pizza King, 1101 N. Broadway, (712) 323-4911Maybe it isn’t a surprise the restaurant with the

best atmosphere was also voted as offering the bestservice among readers of The Daily Nonpareil.

The family restaurant started in 1965. Theycatered to Council Bluffs students and became ahousehold name. Pizza King’s values and sense ofcommunity has kept the Italian restaurant above therest.

“We’re the same people when we opened therestaurant,” said Dan Poulous, 73. “We work reallyhard.”

When the doors open at 4 p.m., customers areimmediately greeted by a member of the Poulousfamily. It’s obvious the restaurant cares for its cus-tomers and treats them as their own.

2.) Cellar 19 Wine and Deli, 928 Valley View Drive,Suite 19, (712) 323-9463

3.) Tish’s, 1207 S. 35th St., (712) 323-5456


Dhannie Villegas prepares a sandwich at Subway, which was voted as this year’s favorite sub and sandwichshop.

Favorite hamburger1.) Christy Creme, 2853 N.

Broadway, (712) 322-2778A 50-year-old secret burger

formula pushed Christy Crèmeto the top this year.

One of the ingredients?Omaha Steaks ground beef.

“We’re proud of our product,”said manager Matthew Preston.“We use quality ingredients andthe rest speaks for itself.”

Preston said good beef is keyto a good burger. The restaurantkeeps the customers comingback with its loyal staff.

“You can go anywhere for aburger, but our customer serviceis where we excel,” Preston said.

The restaurant also servestenderloins, chicken sandwiches,fries and numerous ice creamdishes.

2.) Freddy’s Frozen Custard,3607 Metro Drive, (712) 366-0023,

3.) Runza, 2146 W. Broadway,(712) 322-8935

Favoritehealthiest menu

1.) Subway, four locations –2600 W. Broadway, 208 E. Broad-way, 3134 Manawa Center Drive,3201 Manawa Center Drive,(712) 323-1801, (712) 322-4114,(712) 366-1571, (712) 366-1551.

It was healthy enough forJared, and it’s healthy enoughfor Council Bluffs residents.

Readers of The Daily Non-pareil voted the sandwich chainas their favorite place offering ahealthy menu.

2.) Panera Bread, 3617 Den-mark Drive, (712) 366-8944

3.) Applebee’s, 3000 DialDrive, (712) 366-1250

Favorite icecream/yogurt

1.) Christy Creme, 2853 N.Broadway, (712) 322-2778

Selected this year for themost popular burger, ChristyCrème is also the top stop for icecream in Council Bluffs.

Famous for homemade sher-bet, the restaurant also serves avariety of malts and shakes.Christy Crème makes a differenthomemade sherbet every day.There is a 10-day rotation. Theyalso serve strawberry soft-serve.

Customers who visit thestore are often remembered byname, said manager MatthewPreston.

“We try to get to know themall by name,” he said. “They comeback.”

2.) Dairy Queen, three loca-

tions – 540 32nd Ave., 1836Madision Ave., 3120 BroadwaySt.

3.) Tastee Treat, 13996Wabash Ave., (712) 366-2892

Favorite Italian/pasta1.) Olive Garden, 3707 Den-

mark Drive, (712) 366-0688Never ending pasta bowls and

endless breadsticks: Olive Gar-den rules by giving you what youwant – great Italian food – andlots of it.

“It’s a little Italian escape for

them,” said general managerCarla Barry.

2.) Pizza King, 1101 N. Broad-way, (712) 323-4911

3.) Sam’s Italian Villa, 3312W. Broadway, (712) 322-9783

FavoriteMexican food

1.) La Mesa, 3036 S.Expressway, (712) 256-2762

Customers crave the freshingredients at La Mesa; thehot fajitas and chimichangas

are a bonus.“It’s good food and good ser-

vice,” said owner Jose Salazar.Voters have chose La Mesa

once again as their favoriteMexican food restaurant forthe Reader’s Choice awards.

Salazar said his staffmakes sure customers have a

pleasant experience.“It’s making sure our staff

is giving the service the cus-tomers require,” he said.

2.) Puerto Villarta, 1851Madison Ave., (712) 256-2335

3.) Jonesy’s Taco House,1117 16th Ave., (712) 322-8747


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16F Sunday, September 16, 2012 The Daily NonpareilReaders Choice 2012Favorite overallrestaurant

1.) Pizza King, 1101 N.Broadway, (712) 323-4911

Readers have selected PizzaKing as favorite overall restau-rant because of its good food,people and pleasant atmos-phere. The family restaurant,which opened in 1965, is a leg-end and household nameamong Council Bluffs resi-dents.

“When people come and dinein, we really take care of them,”said Dan Poulous, the restau-rant’s original owner.

2.) Texas Roadhouse, 3231 S.24th St., (712) 366-1068

3.) Applebee’s, 3000 DialDrive, (712) 366-1250

Favorite pizza1.) Pizza King, 1101 N.

Broadway, (712) 323-4911Whole milk cheese and fresh

ingredients are the key to agreat pizza, said Dan Poulos, 73,the restaurant’s original owner.

“We have a special cheese noone else uses,” he said.

The restaurant has a“tremendous” take out service.

“Half-an-hour means half-an-hour,” he said.

2.) Godfather’s Pizza, threelocations – 3020 W. Broadway,34 Pearl St., 928 Valley ViewDrive; (712) 322-5577, (712)

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Favorite salad1.) Ruby Tuesday, 3150 24th

Ave., (712) 328-0046Managing Partner Brian

Hamilton said it was “awe-some” to win the favorite saladcategory.

“The freshness, quality andselection is something RubyTuesday has been known forsince 1972,” he said.

The restaurant’s salads arealso a good value, he said, andcan be substituted for otherside dishes with many entrees.And adding a visit to the saladbar to an order is very econom-ical, he said.

2.) Hy-Vee, two locations –2323 W. Broadway, 1745 Madi-son Ave., (712) 328-9792, (712)322-9260

3.) Panera Bread, 3617 Den-mark Drive, (712) 366-8944

Favorite seafood1.) Red Lobster, 3040 Dial

DriveCrabfest, Lobsterfest,

Shrimpfest. Are you salivatingyet? Nonpareil readers are, andthat’s why they voted Red Lob-ster the best seafood in town.And we didn’t even mentionthe biscuits yet. So good.

2.) Mo Fish, 2403 NashBlvd.


Favorite steak1.) Texas Roadhouse, 3231 S.

24th St., (712) 366-8085You may come for the free

peanuts, but you stay for thesteak. The “legendary steak-house” serves ‘em up everywhich way, from ribeye to sir-loin and everything in between.


3.) Longhorn Steakhouse,3727 Denmark Drive, (712)366-8085

FavoriteSunday brunch

1.) Village Inn, two locations– 2935 W. Broadway, 1906 RueSt., (712) 328-7377, (712) 388-9301

“We continually try toexceed the customer’s expecta-tions,” said general managerJohn Bloemer.

The restaurant’s “My VIB”option allows customers tochoose from more than 30items so they can get the exactbreakfast they want.

Bloemer said people are

treated like friends and notcustomers.

2.) Dixie Quicks, 157 W.

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Favorite tenderloin1.) LPL’s, 1707 Harry Langdon Blvd.LPL’s Restaurant and Pub claims the title for favorite

tenderloin this year.The restaurant was also awarded the title in 2010 and

2011. No Frills in Council Bluffs tenderizes the meats.Once it arrives at the restaurant, they’re pounded again.The meat is then hand-breaded, cooked and served on an8-inch bun.The tenderloin overhangs the edge of the bun.

Owner Sherry Stormo credits the pub’s success to theirexcellent staff.

“We have great cooks and great service,” Stormo said.Customers are drawn to the family-oriented atmos-

phere. The owners spend time visiting with customers.“I wouldn’t have it any other way,” she said.2.) Christy Crème, 2735 N. Broadway3.) Sugar’s Lounge & Diner, 2725 E. Kanesville Blvd.

(tied for third)3.) Hy-Vee, two locations – 2323 W. Broadway, 1745

Madison Ave., (712) 328-9792, (712) 322-9260

Favorite waiter/waitress/server1.) Donna Raygor at Pizza

King, 1101 N. Broadway, (712)323-4911

Donna Raygor, 47, has waitedtables for Pizza King for 21years.

“I like the atmosphere,” shesaid of Pizza King. “They’vealways been good to me.”

The customers and differentconversations make for interest-ing days.

“They have different stories, and they talk aboutall sorts,” Raygor said.

2.) Jenna Sommers at Pizza King, 1101 N. Broad-way, (712) 323-4911

3.) George Poulos at Pizza King, 1101 N. Broad-way, (712) 323-4911 (tied for third)

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Favorite antique store1.) Jantiques, 729 S. Main St., (712)

323-6624 A “true antique” is 100 years or older.“We’re a little more selective here,” said

owner Jan Gardner.Readers have voted Jantiques at the

top for the 2012 Readers Choice awards.The shop is open Monday through Thurs-day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdayfrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“The staff is pretty friendly,” Gardnersaid.

2.) Lake Manawa Antiques, (712) 366-1562

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Favorite bakery/donuts1.) Hy-Vee, two locations – 2323 W.

Broadway, 1745 Madison Ave., (712) 328-9792, (712) 322-9260

Jade Donovan, a cake decorator at theMadison Avenue location, said she waspleased but not surprised to hear Hy-Veetook top bakery and donut honors.

“We get a lot of call ins for last-minute,special orders. People say, ‘Oh, so and socouldn’t get this done last minute, would-n’t do it,’” she said. “But we can.We alwaystry to go above and beyond for our cus-tomers.”

The bakery stays busy: The staff takesabout 10 cake orders per weekday andanywhere from 20 to 50 orders every

weekend day. They produce three batchesof donuts daily during the week, and 10daily on weekend. Then there are cookies,bread and other items.

“We have a lot of variety in our cakesand donuts,” Donovan said. “Anything wehave a request for, something exotic, we’lltry to get in or make up ourselves.”

2.) Panera, 3617 Denmark Drive, (712)366-8944

3.) Super Saver, 1141 N. Broadway,(712) 322-8778

Favorite bike shop1.) True Wheel Bicycle Co., 120 W.

Broadway, (712) 328-0767Owner Steve Batten wasn’t surprised

his business was the top pick this year forreaders.

“It’s been busy,” he said. “Really busy.”Cyclists flock to the bicycle repair shop

in Council Bluffs. The shop repairs allmodels. Common fixes they see are tune-ups, drive-train adjustments and wheelrepair.

Batten said if people are going to shopat his store, they’re going to be treatedproperly.

“We give a high level of service to ourcustomers because they deserve it,” hesaid.

2.) Xtreme Wheels, 33 S. Main St., (712)388-0800

3.) Endless Trail, 15 S. 23rd St., (712)322-9760


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Favoriteelectronics store

1.) Best Buy, 3115 ManawaCentre Drive, (712) 366-9198

Videogames, music or a com-puter?

Whatever the need may be,readers agreed Best Buy was theplace to go in Council Bluffs forelectronics.

The store features variousoutlets for media and otherentertainment.

2.) Radio Shack, two locations– 2000 W. Broadway, 3701 MetroDrive, (712) 328-2297, (712) 366-8192

3.) Nebraska Furniture Mart,700 S. 72nd St., Omaha, (402)397-6100

Favoriteflooring/carpet

1.) Kelly’s Carpet and Furni-ture, 825 1/2 W. Broadway, (712)328-2424

The family-owned businesswas selected best among readersof The Daily Nonpareil.

“I’ve had the same sales peo-ple for quite a while,” said ownerJan Hughes. “People come backbecause of the service.”

The goal, Hughes said, is tocreate a comfortable atmospherefor customers.

“We try to keep things normaland down to Earth,” she said.

2.) Bushman’s Carpet, 517Ninth Ave., (712) 322-1991


Favorite florist1.) Hy-Vee, two locations –

2323 W. Broadway, 1745 Madi-son Ave., (712) 328-9792, (712)322-9260

Word of their win broughtsmiles – appropriate for Hy-Vee,no? – to the faces of floralemployees at the West Broad-way location, according to floraldesigner Cathy Slayden. Slay-den said the department doesabout 20-25 arrangements perday, though the number is some-times higher.

On being named favoriteflorist, Slayden said, “we’re veryproud. Proud of the customerswe serve that they think thathighly of us.”

2.) Corum’s Flowers, 639Fifth Ave., (712) 322-7355

3.) Bloomworks, 138 W.Broadway, (712) 256-3156


Hy-Vee was selected as the area’s favorite florist this year. There are two locations in Coun-cil Bluffs, 2323 W. Broadway, 1745 Madison Ave.

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Nebraska Furniture Marthas it all. Furniture, sure, butalso washers, dryers, blenders,refrigerators, movies, videogames… the list goes on and on.So yeah, Nonpareil readers loveThe Mart for its furniture.

But they love it for manyother reasons, too.

“Customers are drawn to thestore for its legendary low prices,huge selection and great financ-ing opportunities,” said MarkHamilton, director of marketingfor NFM.

“We’ve got that positionbecause of the basic thingswe’ve offered ever since Mrs. Bopened the place 75 years ago,”he said.

2.) Kelly’s Carpet and Furni-ture, 825 1/2 W. Broadway, (712)256-1204

3.) Target, 3804 Metro Drive,(712) 309-3380

Favoritegarden center

1.) Sherbondy’s, 319 16thAve., (712) 323-7985

Like plants, Sherbondy’stakes care of their customers.

“We’d like to thank our won-derful customers who’ve beenloyal to us over the years,” saidowner Kip Sherbondy.

The garden center, whichopened 37 years ago, draws gar-den and plant lovers. Even after

flood and drought, Sherbondy’sflourishes every year.

2.) Hy-Vee, three locations –2323 W. Broadway, 1745 Madi-son Ave., Eighth and Broadway,(712) 328-9792, (712) 322-9260,(712) 328-3277

3.) Menards, 3200 ManawaDrive, (712) 366-6955

Favorite giftshop/boutique

1.) Savannah Filmore, 19257Conifer Lane, (712) 388-0010

“I always feel some what

uncomfortable with this awardbecause there are a number ofwonderful stores in CouncilBluffs,” said owner Diane Hath-away.

She said without a loyal staff

and customers, a successful busi-ness wouldn’t be possible.

“I can’t thank my customersenough for filling out the ballot,”she said.

2.) Olive Branch, 19278

Conifer Lane, (712) 322-2669.3.) Charming Charlie, 3815

Metro Drive, Suite 105, (712)366-8973

Favorite grocery store1.) Hy-Vee, two locations –

2323 W. Broadway, 1745 Madi-son Ave., (712) 328-9792, (712)322-9260

“It’s a great honor that ourcustomers appreciate what wetry to do for them,” said MitchStreit, Madison Avenue storedirector. “We have great employ-ees here that do everything theycan to satisfy our customers.”

Hy-Vee’s work extendsbeyond groceries and its frontdoors. The company does a lot inthe community, sponsoring vari-ous events held by nonprofits.And many employees do a lotvolunteer work as well, Streitsaid.

“We try to help make our com-munity better as a whole,” hesaid.

2.) Super Saver, 1141 N.Broadway, (712) 322-8778

3.) Fareway, 310 McKenzie,(712) 328-4176 (tied for third)

3.) No Frills, two locations –1817 W. Broadway, 1801 ValleyView Drive, (712) 322-9491,(712) 322-4326 (tied for third)


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Favoritehardware store

1.) Menards, 3200 ManawaDrive, (712) 366-6955

Menards has been selected asthis year’s favorite hardwarestore for the Reader’s Choiceawards.

With a location convenientlylocated in Lake Manawa, cus-tomers won’t have any troublefinding the tools and materials tofix a toilet or install wood floors.

2.) Hanusa Hardware, 1274E. Pierce St., (712) 322-4039

3.) Westlake Ace Hardware,721 W. Broadway, (712) 323-4800

Favorite healthfood store

1.) Bambi’s Green Acres Nat-ural Foods Market, 805 S. MainSt., (712) 323-5799

Bambi Wilson’s natural foodstore has won this category everyyear.

“It’s because we’re a verysmall mom and pop store,” shesaid. “What that means in thisday and age is people can comehere and get very personal ser-vice.”

Wilson said she knows thecustomers and helps them basedon their needs, “and not becausewe want to sell our goods ormake a huge profit,” she said.

2.) Hy-Vee, two locations –2323 W. Broadway, 1745 MadisonAve., (712) 328-9792, (712) 322-9260

3.) GNC, 1751 Madison Ave.,(712) 328-1718

Favoritejewelry store

1.) Steven’s, 1722 MadisonAve., 900 Woodbury Ave., (712)325-6769, (712) 325-6769

“We are a family owned busi-ness and like to deal with ourcustomers on a one-on-onebasis,” said Megan Prichard-Brabec. “We like to make themfeel important whether they arepurchasing something new orrepairing something old.”

2.) Lynch’s Jewelry, 126 E.Broadway, (712) 325-0414

3.) Greenberg’s Jewelers,1751 Madison Ave., (712) 328-3000

Favorite liquor store1.) Hy-Vee, three locations –

2323 W. Broadway, 1745 MadisonAve., Eighth and Broadway, (712)328-9792, (712) 322-9260, (712)328-3277

Employees at the Hy-Veeliquor stores know their stuff

about beer and wine. Staff goesthrough formal training to learnabout the varieties and intrica-cies of vinos and brews, accordingto Madison Avenue store directorMitch Streit.

So in addition to the wideselection at Hy-Vee, there arealways experts there to answerany questions.

“We’re able to answer ques-tions at a level most of our com-petitors can’t,” Streit said. “We’reable to offer expert advice for anyoccasion, parties, small gettogethers, food-pairing andmore.”

2.) I-80 Liquor, 2411 S. 24thSt., (712) 323-1807

3.) Super Saver, 1141 N.Broadway, (712) 322-8778

Favoritemeat counter

1.) Fareway, 310 McKenzieAve., (712) 328-4176

The grocery store brings a

unique experience to the meatcounter.

“There’s always going to besomeone behind the counter,”said meat manager MikeSprecher. “We’ll take care of you.”

The store offers meat cut toorder and uses a signature whitewrapper.

Meat clerks at Fareway oftentell customers the best way toprepare meat, cook it and pro-vide the best selections.

2.) Hy-Vee, two locations –2323 W. Broadway, 1745 MadisonAve., (712) 328-9792, (712) 322-9260

3.) Straka Brothers Meats,617 S. Main St., (712) 323-4433

Favoritemedical supply

1.) Walgreens, three locations– 2508 W. Broadway, 535 E.Broadway, 301 W. Bennett Drive,(712) 328-2266, (712) 329-0930,(712) 325-0619

Scraped knees? Need a ban-dage? Then a stop at Walgreensis probably in your future.

Readers have chosen Wal-greens as this year’s favoritemedical supply store.

“Walgreens is proud to haveserved the Council Bluffs com-munity for the past 75 years,”

said store manager VenusBarnes.

2.) Hy-Vee, three locations –2323 W. Broadway, 1745 MadisonAve., Eighth and Broadway, (712)328-9792, (712) 322-9260, (712)328-3277

3.) CVS, 545 W. WashingtonAve., (712) 352-4152



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Favorite pet center1.) PetSmart, 815 McDermott St., (712) 366-

8060Camaraderie between employees and cus-

tomers is built upon love and trust, said MargoGreen, a pet care manager.

Green is in charge of the store’s bird, fishand reptile selections.

“We give customers the information weknow and provide pamphlets with informationfor the basic needs to have a great pet,” Greensaid. “If they have question’s we’re alwaysmore than willing to help them find ananswer.”

2.) Petco, 3271 Market Place Drive, (712)366-2913

3.) Pet Barn, 295 W. Broadway, (712) 323-5263

Favorite pharmacy1.) Walgreens, three locations – 2508 W.

Broadway, 535 E. Broadway, 301 W. BennettDrive, (712) 328-2266, (712) 329-0930, (712)325-0619

It’s the corner pharmacy store readers havegrown to know and love.

Readers of The Daily Nonpareil have chosenWalgreens as their favorite pharmacy for thisyear’s Readers Choice awards.

2.) Hy-Vee, three locations – 2323 W. Broad-way, 1745 Madison Ave., Eighth and Broadway,(712) 328-9792, (712) 322-9260, (712) 328-3277

3.) Super Saver, 1141 N. Broadway, (712)322-8778


Walgreens – with three locations – was voted as the 2012 Readers Choice for favorite pharmacy.

Favorite shoe store1.) Famous Footwear, 3606 Metro

Drive, (712) 366-0555Cleanliness, availability and a friendly

staff keeps customers coming to FamousFootwear, said associate manager JazziJohnson.

“Every single person that comes in ourdoor we’re willing to help them andmake sure they get the best care in thestore,” she said.

3.) Marcus Shoes, 160 W. Broadway,(712) 323-1475

4.) Payless, three locations – 1751Madison Ave., 3134 Manawa CentreDrive, 3271 Market Place Drive, (712)323-0044, (712) 366-5118, (712) 366-8069

Favorite shopping center1.) Metro Crossing, 3626 Metro DriveVoters have selected Metro Crossing

as their favorite shopping center inCouncil Bluffs.

With numerous stores such as HobbyLobby, Bed Bath & Beyond and Target, itisn’t hard to fulfill your shopping needs.

When the shopping’s said and done,there’ s plenty of nearby restaurants toget some chow.

2.) Mall of the Bluffs, 1751 Suite 738,Madison Ave.

3.) MarketPlace, 333 Market PlaceDrive

Favorite sporting goods1.) Midwest Sporting Goods, two loca-

tions – 305 E. Broadway, 1751 MadisonAve., (712) 328-7424, (712) 322-8833

Midwest Sporting Goods has suppliedschools and residents with sports equip-ment for about 38 years. Readers of TheDaily Nonpareil have chosen the busi-ness as their favorite sporting goodsstore.

“We try to follow through with all ofour customers and keep in contact withthem,” said owner Marve Bergsten.

Bergsten said the store carries goodproducts and tries to stay up to date.

“We know we can give personal atten-tion to customers,” he said.

2.) Bass Pro Shops, 2901 Bass ProDrive, (712) 325-6000

3.) Dick’s Sporting Goods, three loca-tions – 9901 Nicholas St., Omaha, TownCenter Parkway, Papillion, Neb.,Oakview Plaza, 3125 Oakview Drive,Omaha, (402) 951-4400, (402) 592-1642,(402) 330-1184

Favorite thrift/consignment store

1.) Goodwill, 1850 Madison Ave., (712)328-8911

Readers of The Daily Nonpareil havechosen Goodwill as their favorite thriftand consignment store this year.

“We could not have done that withoutthe cooperation between all of our donorsand customers,” said store managerLena Pfanz. “This is just fantastic.”

For more information about Goodwill,

visit their website at goodwillomaha.org.2.) Salvation Army Thrift Store, 3435

W. Broadway St., (712) 325-06843.) Sequels, 19933 Virigina Hills

Road, (712) 256-6300

Favorite vineyard1.) Loess Hills Vineyard, 1120 Old

Lincoln Hwy, Crescent, (712) 545-3054In 1998, Larry Rohatsch began his

foray into winemaking with a few grapevines planted on his parents’ property.Over the years, Rohatsch made home-made wine with his and purchasedgrapes, taking his wares to local andnational competitions.

With success, Larry and his wife,Sheila, decided to open a winery andvineyard – along with the help of Larry’sparents, Ron and Nancy. Today, they’rethe favorite vineyard in the area.

2.) Breezy Hills, 31735 TamarackRoad, Minden (712) 485-2083

3.) Prairie Hawk, 21496 Chestnut

Road, (712) 256-6770

Favorite accountant1.) Dickinson & Clark CPAs, 533 S.

Main St., (712) 328-2600Ron Dickinson and Francis Clark

created Dickinson & Clark CPAs in1991. Tom Umphreys joined the firmas a shareholder in 2005.

The team of tax professionals atDickinson & Clark CPAs provide taxservices, accounting services, and busi-ness consulting services. Their areas ofspecialization include individual taxa-tion, partnership, LLC, and corporatetaxation, management consulting,estate and trust taxation, bankruptcytaxation and litigation support.

2.) Watson and Ryan, P.L.C., 535 W.Broadway, Suite 200, (712) 322-0448

3.) David Overholtzer

Favorite auctioneer1.) Byron Menke, 124 E. Main St.,

Treynor, (712) 487-3542For the second year in a row Byron

Menke is the Readers Choice forfavorite auctioneer. The Treynor resi-dent has been auctioneering for 34years.

“Well, it’s definitely an honor,” hesaid. “It feels good to know what you’redoing, you’re doing right.”

Menke does estate sales, farmlandsales, real estate, business liquidationsand more, in an efficient manner.

“People respect the way we do it.There’s a real trust level. We’re a fast-paced auction, people appreciate thatwe move through things in an efficientmanner, keep the auction moving,” hesaid. “But at the same time selling theitems we’ve been hired to sell.”

2.) Gail Hunter, 535 W. Broadway,Suite 100, (712) 388-2241

3.) Ed Spencer, 322 E. Seventh St.,Logan, (712) 322-7653

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Sunday, September 16, 2012 25FThe Daily Nonpareil Readers Choice 2012Favorite bank

1.) American National Bank,three locations – 201 BennettAve., 333 W. Broadway, 1600 W.Broadway, (712) 242-3200,(712) 338-5000, (712) 329-4256

Readers have chosen Peo-ple’s National Bank, nowAmerican National Bank, astheir favorite place to depositchecks, open savings accountsand simply say hello to theirbanker.

American National Bankwas voted first place this yearfor the Readers Choice awards.The bank took home the topranking last year.

2.) US Bank, four locations –1751 Madison Ave., 350 34thAve., 15 Pearl St., 421 W.Broadway, (712) 325-4740,(712) 366-3931, (800) 872-2657,(712) 328-1856

3.) Great Western Bank, twolocations – 509 W. Broadway,1707 Madison Ave., (712) 323-7125, (712) 322-5757



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Favorite bank teller 1.) Lacy Cox at Midstates Bank, 1851

Madison Ave., (712) 388-0505She’s a familiar face to customers at

Midstates Bank.“I have new customers who are caught

off guard because I know their name,”said branch manager Lacy Cox.

Cox said her customers ask for herwhen she’s on vacation or sick. It’s ahometown feeling, Cox said.

“My customers keep me here,” she said.“They’re like my family.”

2.) Mary Jo at Great Western, two loca-tions – 509 W. Broadway, 1707 MadisonAve., (712) 323-7125, (712) 322-5757 (tiedfor second)

2.) Connie Smith at AmericanNational Bank, 201 Bennett Ave., (712)242-3200 (tied for second)

3.) Denise at Frontier, 940 Valley ViewDrive, (712) 328-9715

Favorite barber shop 1.) Ron’s Barber Shop, 213 Main St.,

(712) 322-4352There’s a sign in Ron Weis’s barber

shop that reads, “Haircut $15, no plas-tic.”

Readers of The Daily Nonpareil havevoted the Council Bluffs man on top thisyear for the Readers Choice awards.

“Debit cards are popular, but I’vegotten by 41 years without them,” Weissaid.

2.) Russ and Jerry’s, 1114 Woodbury

Ave., (712) 323-53253.) Sherry’s Shear Impressions, 625

S. Main St., (712) 325-0081

Favorite beauty salon1.) Definition, 928 Valley View

Drive, No. 2, (712) 256-9935Relationships built on strong com-

munication make customers happy,said manager Amanda Black.

“We really strive for customer ser-vice and taking care of our clients andmaking them feel at home,” she said.

The beauty salon offers massages,skin care, nail and hair services.

“We work together as a team to givethe best services possible.”

2.) Creative Edge, 110 W. Broad-way, (712) 323-6170

3.) The Gallery Hair Salon, 1860Madison Ave., (712) 323-3843

Favorite builder1.) Tweedt Construction, 4030

Greenview Road, (712) 322-1123

“It’s a nice reinforcement of thework we’ve been doing for people,”said company president Doug Tweedt.

The construction company focuseson keeping everyone happy and tak-ing care of people. Customers recog-nize it’s hard work. The company pro-vides residential and custom homebuilding. If something doesn’t workout, Tweedt Construction will be outto fix it.

2.) Cherry Ridge Construction,1425 Ninth Ave., (712) 322-2168

3.) Olson Brothers, 1900 GrandAve., (712) 256-5139


Amanda Black, manager of Definition, 928 Valley View Drive, No. 2, trims acustomer’s hair. Definition was picked as the readers’ No. 1 beauty salon.

Ron Weis’s barber shop, Ron’s Barber Shop, 213 Main St., is the readers’favorite barber shop for 2012.


Lacy Cox at Midstates Bank, 1851Madison Ave., won the ReadersChoice 2012 award for favorite bankteller.

Sunday, September 16, 2012 27FThe Daily Nonpareil Readers Choice 2012Favorite cell phone provider

1.) Verizon, two locations – 1732 Madison Ave., 3265Market Place Drive, (712) 323-3344, (712) 366-7079

Verizon has selected among readers of The Daily Non-pareil as this year’s favorite cell phone provide.

With two locations in Council Bluffs, people have easyaccess to the company’s phones, accessories and other ser-vices.

2.) Sprint, 1751 Madison Ave., (712) 322-99863.) US Cellular, 3120 Manawa Center Drive, (712) 366-

3370

Favorite chiropractor1.) Dirks Chiropractor, 1601 McPherson, Suite 450,

(712) 328-1625Dr. Stanley Dirks said there are plenty of chiropractors

in Council Bluffs.“We feel very honored our patients and friends voted

us No. 1 for 2012,” Dirks said. “Thank you very much.”Dirks and co-owner Dr. Richard Player have been in

business for about 28 years.2.) Hagen Chiropractor, 1920 Rue Street, Suite 11,

(712) 323-68243.) Advanced ChiroCare, 7 N. Sixth St., (712) 256-5440

Favorite credit union1.) SAC Federal Credit Union, three locations – 1712

Madison Ave.; inside Super Saver, 1141 N. Broadway;inside Walmart, 3200 Manawa Drive, (712) 242-1003,(712) 242-1062, (712) 242-1081

This is the second year SAC Federal Credit Union hastaken the award for favorite credit union in CouncilBluffs.

“We’re very happy to be part of the Council Bluffs andIowa community,” said Jackie Boryca, vice president of

marketing for SAC Federal Credit Union.With three locations and now branches in Harrison

and Mills counties, the credit union can reach even morecustomers.

“We’re honored to receive this award,” Boryca said. “It

reflects the voice of the local consumers.”2.) Centris Federal Credit Union, 2825 Ave. G., (402)

334-70003.) U.P. Connection Federal Credit Union, 204 S. 35th

St., suite 200, (712) 242-1055

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Favorite dance studio1.) Kerri’s Dance Studio, 1851

Madison Ave., (712) 323-7396For the second-straight year,

Nonpareil readers voted Kerri’sDance Studio No. 1 in the Bluffs.The studio has been offeringyoung dancers fun, high-energy,structured dance classes since1992, according to owner KerriJo Watts.

2.) A Step Ahead, 619 S. MainSt., (712) 325-8484

3.) Council Bluffs Dance Stu-dio, 510 First Ave., (712) 323-5865

Favorite daycareprovider

1.) Little Blessings/Alegent,130 Frank St., (712) 328-3342

Little Blessings prepares chil-dren so they’re ready for kinder-garten.

“It’s really a family atmos-phere, and the staff are reallydedicated to the children andfamilies,” said manager LynnaeJohannes.

She said staff membersengage children and their fami-lies with a high quality of service.

“It’s really a teaching atmos-phere, but the kids have fun, too,”Johannes said.

2.) Sheryl K. Johnson ChildCare Center at St. AlbertSchools, 400 Gleason Ave., (402)889-2620

3.) YMCA, 7 S. Fourth St.,(712) 322-6606

Favorite dentist1.) Omni Dental, 1026 Wood-

bury Ave., (712) 328-8573Continued education and new

technology keeps Omni Dentalahead of the curve.

Readers have picked the den-tal practice for positive experi-ences, said practice administra-tor Terri Lenihan.

“Paying attention to what thepatient wants and educatingthem on their dental needs helpsthem figure out what’s best forthem,” she said.

The office offers a wide arrayof services so patients don’t haveto go to other offices. Patients arewelcomed with a smile and awarm atmosphere.

“When you go to a dentaloffice we want (customers) to becomfortable,” Lenihan said. “Wewant them to feel family ori-ented.”

2.) Dr. Bradley D. Higgin-botham, DDS, 200 S. 29th St.,(712) 323-5801

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Favorite drycleaning

1.) Max I. Walker, three loca-tions – 1201 E. Pierce St., 2832W. Broadway, 928 Valley ViewDrive, No. 16, (712) 323-4033,(712) 322-5541, (712) 256-3911

Can’t get that stain out?Shirts too fancy to risk wash-ing?

Well, that’s why readers ofThe Daily Nonpareil haveselected Max I. Walker as thisyear’s favorite dry cleaner.

“We try to do our best,” saidarea supervisor Kathy Him-melsehr. “We try to give outgreat customer service.”

2.) Hy-Vee, two locations –2323 W. Broadway, 1745 Madi-son Ave., (712) 328-9792, (712)322-9260

3.) Homestyle Laundry andDry Cleaners, 900 WoodburyAve., (712) 322-6668

Favorite eye doctor1.) Dr. Barry Jose – Family

Eyecare, 1601 Ave. D., (712)323-5213

“It’s relatively simple,” Dr.Barry Jose said. “We’re in thebusiness to make people seebetter. If we can do that, they’llcome back.

Jose said he enjoys work andhelping others. The professionhas changed since he beganwork in Council Bluffs in 1980.Technology such as advancedphotography helps Jose to eas-ier diagnose problems.

“When people see the samepeople over and over, it’s reas-suring for patients,” Jose said.

2.) Dr. David Hanks – Mid-west Eyecare, 714 Harmony,Suite 300, (402) 522-2020

3.) Dr. Courtney Hellman –Midwest Eyecare, 714 Har-mony, Suite 300, (402) 552-2020

Favoriteeyeglass store

1.) Family Eyecare, 1601Ave. D., (712) 323-5213

The variety of doctors atFamily Eyecare locked its topspot for the Readers Choiceawards.

“This is a wonderful thing,”Dr. Barry Jose said. “We’re verygreatful for our patients thatvote for us.”

Any problems that occur areimmediately addressed.

“This year our office wasvoted at the very top,” Josesaid. “We don’t take it forgranted.”

2.) Spec Shoppe, 301 W.

Pierce St., (712) 328-24503.) Midwest Eyecare, 714

Harmony Suite 300, (402) 552-2020

Favoritefinancial advisor

1.) Dickinson InvestmentAdvisors, 533 S. Main St., (712)256-4856

Since 1998, Ron Dickinsonhas been helping clients withtheir financial decisions. Heappreciates the confidence andtrust that people have demon-strated in him over the years.

Whether they are seekingguidance for their retirementplanning or other financialplanning, people benefit fromworking with Dickinson astheir wealth advisor as he isalso a CPA with many years ofexperience and education intaxation, said Tom Sperling,manager of Client & BusinessDevelopment with the firm.

Through the strategic part-

nership with Dickinson &Clark CPAs, the firm is able tocoordinate tax planningtogether with financial plan-ning and investment manage-ment.

2.) Cindy Keithley – iRetire,928 Valley View, Drive Suite 18,(712) 322-2444

3.) Roger Carlon – Invest-ment Centers of America Inc.,29 S. Main St., (402) 449-0942

Favorite fitnesscenter/health club

1.) The Center, 714 S. MainSt., (712) 323-5995

The Center, which offersactivities for seniors, was votedas this year’s favorite fitnesscenter and health club for theReaders Choice awards.

The facility features a weightroom, swimming pool, andnumerous workout sessions.

Whether it’s getting your feetwet or benching weights, there’san activity for everyone.

2.) Fit 4 Life, 500 W. Broad-way, Suite 100, (712) 355-0259

3.) Peak Fitness, 547 S. MainStreet, (402) 206-7848

Favorite handyman1.) Allen Hatfield, 10365,

290th St., Silver CityHe’s a jack-of-all-trades.Allen Hatfield was voted as

top pick among readers of TheDaily Nonpareil. His dutiesinclude commercial servicerepairs for Hy-Vee at Mall of theBluffs.

“I’m honored,” he said. “Itshows my diligence, and it’s paidoff.”

2.) Terry Bowman3.) Kerry Zimmerman – Z

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Max I. Walker was voted favorite dry cleaner this year. Thereare three locations in Council Bluffs.

Sunday, September 16, 2012 31FThe Daily Nonpareil Readers Choice 2012Favorite heating/air conditioning

1.) Norm’s Heating and Air Con-ditioning, 3406 Second Ave., (712)323-5305

It runs in the family.Terry Uhl, who co-owns Norm’s

Heating and Air Conditioning withhis brother Larry Uhl, said cus-tomers receive great service andsound of it spreads.

“With the family aspect theyknow it’s going to be comfortablefor them,” Terry Uhl said of theirwork.

Terry Uhl said his son JustinUhl and son-in-law Rusty Mayeroffer great services to customers fortheir heating and cooling needs.

“We do a great job and we chargea fair price,” Terry Uhl said.

2.) Fred’s Heating and Air, 100E. Broadway, (712) 322-3030

3.) R.J. Nelson Heating and Air,2437 Aven. M, (712) 322-7574 (tiedfor third)

3.) Phil’s Comfort Zone Inc.,1471 Indian Hills Road, (712) 256-9686 (tied for third)

Favorite hospital1.) Jennie Edmunson, 933 E.

Pierce, (712) 396-6025Employees of Jennie Edmunson

Hospital follow a code called the

Standards of Compassionate Ser-vice, which was employee-written.

“Our employees make the differ-ence by focusing on always beingwelcoming, assuring and compas-sionate,” said Vince Rew, director ofmarketing. “It assures each patientis treated as though they were amember of their own family.”

The employees have been giving ittheir all for 125 years.

“Jennie’s proud to call CouncilBluffs our home,” Rew said.

2.) Alegent Creighton HealthMercy Hospital, 800 Mercy Drive,(712) 328-5000

3.) Nebraska Medical Center,4242 Dewey Ave., Omaha, (402) 552-2000

Favorite hotel/motel1.) Ameristar, 2200 River Road,

(712) 328-8888Luxurious accommodations aren’t

the only thing that sets Ameristar’shotel apart from the competition –there’s a variety of dining options, apool and, of course, gambling.Whether guests are from out of townor just getting away from the house,everyone has a great time at Ameris-tar.

2.) Holiday Inn at Ameristar, 2202River Road, (712) 322-5050

3.) Harrah’s, 1 Harrah’s Blvd.,(712) 329-6000


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Favorite hearinghealthcare professional

1.) Beltone Heaing Aid Center, 1275 E.Pierce St., (712) 323-2301

Readers have once again chosen BeltoneHearing Aid Center as their top hearinghealthcare professional.

“I try to take a more personal approach,”

audiologist Paul Smith said.A visit isn’t just about fixing the problem,

but helping patients realize personal thingsaffected by hearing loss.

2.) Grace Hearing Instruments, 530 E.Broadway, (712) 322-8393

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Favoriteinsurance agent

1.) Fred Hill at State FarmInsurance, 2015 W. Broadway,Suite 5, (712) 323-2880

Longtime State Farm Insur-ance agent Fred Hill takes hometop honors for favorite insuranceagent. Whether it’s life, car, fire,home insurance or whateverelse, Hill is there for his cus-tomers.

2.) Jay Simms at Gade Insur-ance, 136 S. Main St., (712) 323-4959

3.) Judd Knipsel at StateFarm Insurance, 1860 MadisonAve., Suite 2, (712) 325-0276

FavoriteInternet service

1.) Cox Communications,1729 McPherson Ave., (712) 256-4168

Where would we be as a soci-ety without the Internet? Hon-estly, whoa, that’s scary to thinkabout.

The Internet provides infor-mation and connection for DailyNonpareil readers and Cox pro-vides that Internet service best.

2.) CenturyLink, 1314 Dou-glas St., Omaha, (402) 244-3559

3.) Verizon, two locations –1732 Madison Ave., 3265 MarketPlace Drive, (712) 323-3344,(712) 366-7079

Favorite landscaping1.) Sherbondy’s, 319 16th

Ave., (712) 323-7985Sherbondy’s, which opened 37

ago, takes this year’s spot forfavorite landscaping.

2.) Struyk, 19933 VirginiaHills Road, (712) 322-0102

3.) Jager Lawn Service

Favorite law firm1.) Peters Law Firm, P.C.

233 Pearl St., (712) 328-3157Experience, longevity and

strong communication withclients have kept this law firma top pick for Reader's Choice.

The firm's practice, whichwas founded in 1895, includesbut is not limited to Bank-ruptcy, Criminal Law, FamilyLaw, Personal Injury, RealEstate, Taxation, Wills, Pro-bate and Worker's Compensa-tion.

We take pride in our com-munity and every attorneyand staff member strive toprovide the best service to ourclients for their legal needs,said Office Manager CarolynOlson.

2.) Shanks Law Firm, 409W. Broadway, (712) 322-2600

3.) McGinn Law Firm, 20N. 16th St., (712) 328-1566

Favorite lawn service1.) Struyk Turf LTD., 19933

Virginia Hills Road, (712) 322-0102

“I want to thank each andeveryone of our 2,400 cus-tomers for voting for us,” saidowner Garry Struyk.

His employees take theirwork seriously. Several employ-ees have degrees in horticul-ture and look at the work as aprofession.

The business offers fertil-izer, pesticide and aeration ser-vices. Any issues with cus-tomers are resolved within 24hours.

2.) Preferred Lawn, (712)322-2130

3.) Jager Lawn Service

Favorite manicurist1.) USA Nails, 1920 Rue

St., Suite 7, (712) 322-4040A broken nail. A new coat

of polish.Readers of The Daily Non-

pareil have chosen USA Nailsas their favorite manicurist

this year.The store located near

Mall of the Bluffs offers man-icures and pedicures.

2.) Nail Spa, 1751 MadisonAve., (712) 322-0809

3.) Star Nails, 2015 W.Broadway, (712) 323-0907


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Sherbondy’s, 319 16th Ave., which opened 37 ago, takes thisyear’s spot for favorite landscaping.

Sunday, September 16, 2012 33FThe Daily Nonpareil Readers Choice 2012Favorite massage therapist

1.) Kat Dunham at Definition Salon and Spa, 928 Val-ley View Drive, No. 2, (712) 256-9935

Massage therapist Kat Dunham was voted first thisyear for the Readers Choice awards.

“I have great clients, and I appreciate them,” she said.Dunham said customers are drawn to the wide selec-

tion of massages available at Definitions. The DefinitionSignature Massage is the most popular because it’s cus-tomized to a client’s needs.

“I really try to make a difference in anyone who comesto see me in their life by helping them feel better,” shesaid.

2.) Jackie Wilson at Attitudes, 2547 Second Ave., (712)322-5252

3.) Gordon Hitchcock at Ancient Wisdom, 1114 Wood-bury Ave., (712) 256-3600

Favorite nursing home1.) Bethany Lutheran Home, 7 Elliot St., (712) 328-

9500There’s a caring relationship between residents and

staff at Bethany Lutheran Home.“What we do is that our focus really is on the resi-

dents,” said chief operating officer Mike Van Sickle.The staff cares for resident daily needs, and works

hard.“The staff are really a caring and compassionate

group,” Van Sickle said. “We’d like to thank the commu-nity for their continued support.”

2.) Risen Son Christian Village, 3000 Risen Son Blvd.,(712) 366-9655

3.) Midlands Living Center, 2452 N. Broadway, (712)323-7135

Favorite OBGYN1.) Dr. Jorge F. Sotolongo, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., 800

Mercy Drive, Suite 210, (712) 329-5700Readers of The Daily Nonpareil have voted Dr. Jorge

F. Sotolongo as their favorite OBGYN this year for theReader’s Choice awards.

Sotolongo, who works for Metro OBGYN, is alwayson the road to perform the next surgery or help a

patient with their needs.He serves patients in southwest Iowa and Omaha.2.) Dr. Norman Ferrer, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., 800 Mercy

Drive, Suite 210, (712) 329-5700 (tied for second)2.) Dr. Mark Potter, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., 800 Mercy

Drive, Suite 210, (712) 329-5700 (tied for second)3.) Dr. Jorge Garcia-Padial, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., 800

Mercy Drive, Suite 210, (712) 329-5700

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There’s a caring relationship between residents and staff at Bethany Lutheran Home, that’s why it wasvoted the favorite nursing home by readers.

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34F Sunday, September 16, 2012 The Daily NonpareilReaders Choice 2012Favorite pet groomer

1.) PetSmart, 815 McDermottSt., (712) 366-8060

Voted as favorite pet store,PetSmart was also selected asthis year’s favorite pet groomer.

The store gives pets shampoos,haircuts, nail trims and teethcleaning services.

“We do offer a large variety ofproducts, but we try to make surethey can get the total care eachanimal will need,” said MargoGreen, a pet care manager.

2.) Kathy’s Pet Salon, 1027 S.Third St., (712) 328-1549

3.) Posh Pets, 229 BennettAve., (712) 366-9379

Favoritephotographer

1.) Risney Photo & Design,21856 Cary Ave., (712) 366-4226

“Where fun happens in aflash.”

That’s the tagline for RisneyPhoto and Design.

Anne Risney Morgan took thebusiness over from her parents.She said people like her businessbecause it’s different and unique.

“I make the process painless,”she said of photography.

2.) Jack Hansen Photography,200 Kingsridge Drive, (712) 322-

75853.) Jack Holder Photography,

18338 Heron East Lane, (712)322-1012

Favoritephysical therapist

1.) Flex Physical Therapy, 928Valley View Drive, Suite 7, (712)256-1800

“We’ve gotten to know thesepeople over the years,” said physi-cal trainer Mike Uhrlaub.“They’re almost like family.”

Uhrlaub and co-owner physi-cal therapist Mike Salerno seepatients returning because ofword of mouth. They see patientswho are injured and also seekingpreventative measures.

“Most of what we do is gearedtoward general wellness,” Salernosaid.

They address patient generalneeds.

“We spend a lot of time withour patients,” Salerno said. “Theyknow when they come here theyget good service and attentionfrom the staff.”

2.) Hopp Physical and Occupa-tional Therapy, 201 W. Broadway,(712) 329-9419

3.) Excel Physical Therapy, 301W. Broadway, (712) 322-9688

Anne Ris-ney Mor-gan ownsRisneyPhoto &Design,21856Cary Ave.,voted thisyear asreaders’favoritephotogra-pher.

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Favorite physician1.) Dr. J. Greg Thomas, M.D.,

800 Mercy Drive, (712) 325-8500“That’s very flattering,” Dr. J.

Greg Thomas said of winningfirst in The Daily Nonpareil’sReader’s Choice awards.

The 58-year-old grew up inCouncil Bluffs and is dedicated tohis work.

“I’m committed to the townand very committed to MercyHospital,” he said.

2.) Dr. Jennifer Kay, M.D., atRidge Family Practice, 201 RidgeSt., Suite 201, (712) 322-5899

3.) Dr. James L.Whalen, M.D.,800 Mercy Drive, (712) 328-8800

Favorite plumber1.) Bogardus Plumbing, 20 S.

19th St., (712) 322-6874Bogardus Plumbing was

selected as this year’s favoriteplumbing company for the Read-ers Choice awards.

“We try to make our work thebest for the least amount ofmoney,” said owner Bob Bogar-dus.

The residential and commer-cial plumber focuses on gas lines,water heaters and water replace-ment.

“I’m proud of it,” Bogardussaid of the award.“It means whatwe’ve done, we’ve done verywell.”

The company’s philospophy isto get things done right the firsttime.

“We hope to make a lot of peo-ple happy,” Bogardus said.

2.) Gohlinghorst, 420 LincolnAve., (712) 323-8546 (tied for sec-ond)

2.) Driver Plumbing LTD, 71212th Ave., (712) 322-1505 (tiedfor second)

3.) McIntosh Plumbing, 122Brentwood Heights, (712) 256-6038

Favorite realestate agent

1.) Brad Knott, Key RealEstate, 501 S. Main St., (712)328-3133

He’s been in the real estatebusiness for 27 years.

“I try to give good service andtake care of my customers,” saidBrad Knott, a real estate agentfor Key Real Estate.

Knott said he enjoys helpingpeople find a home to raise theirfamilies.

“It’s gratifying knowing you’vehelped someone obtain theirgoal,” he said.

2.) Jason James, HeartlandProperties, 535 W. Broadway,(712) 325-0445

3.) Melinda Jensen, Heart-land Properties, 535 W. Broad-way, (712) 388-2268

Favorite realestate company

1.) Heartland Properties, 535W. Broadway, Suite 100, (712)325-0445

Readers of The Daily Non-pareil have voted HeartlandProperties this year for Reader’sChoice awards as their favoritereal estate company.

“Heartland Properties andtheir agents very much appreci-ate the vote of confidence fromour customers and more thananything the opportunity toserve our community,” said man-aging broker Randy Carroll.

2.) NP Dodge Real Estate,1032 Woodbury Ave., (712) 328-5008

3.) Key Real Estate, 501 S.Main St., (712) 328-3133

Favorite retirementcommunity

1.) Primrose RetirementCommunity, 1801 E. KanesvilleBlvd., (712) 352-1111

Primrose was selected byreaders of The Daily Nonpareilfor its amenities for indepen-dent and assisted living.

“We have lots of activities,

delicious food, wonderful,friendly tenants and staff,” saidmarketing manager LauraSutherland.

The retirement communityhas a licensed practical nurseon duty 24/7. Sutherland saidtenants enjoy the overall envi-ronment.

“It’s a wonderful family-ori-ented facility,” she said.

2.) Risen Son Christian Vil-lage, 3000 Risen Son Blvd.,(712) 366-9655

3.) Bethany LutheranHome, 7 Elliot St., (712) 328-9500

Favorite tanning salon1.) Ashley Lynn’s Tanning,

623 W. Broadway, Suite 101,(712) 242-0303

The alluring atmosphere andfriendly people are what putAshley Lynn’s Tanning amongthis year’s top picks.

“When people come here,they feel at home and tell usabout their lives,” said storeleader Jennifer Peters.

The salon offers tanning andhair services.

2.) SunKiss’d Tanning Salon,1851 Madison Ave., (712) 322-9299

3.) Suntan City, 928 ValleyView Drive, No. 4, (712) 256-9233

Favorite veterinarian1.) Valley View Veterinary

Clinic, 19287 Conifer Lane,(712) 256-7387

“I’m very honored to bevoted favorite veterinarian,”said owner Barbara Lee. “I’llcontinue to work hard todeserve such an honor.”

It’s the third year the Coun-cil Bluffs vet clinic has beenawarded first place in theReader’s Choice awards.

“My clients are No. 1,” Leesaid.

2.) Council Bluffs VeterinaryClinic, 1229 Third St., (712)323-2147

3.) Strohbehn VeterinaryClinic, 430 Veterans MemorialHighway, (712) 366-0556


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