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Best Prime Rib:The Cellar116 Kenyon RoadOur Chef, Greg Harris, has personally been preparingPrime Rib at The Cellar since it began in 1991. The com-bination of his unique seasons and our slow cookingmethod make this a popular Friday and Saturday choice!

Best Steak:The Cellar116 Kenyon RoadWe start with the freshest, highest quality products avail-able. Our experienced kitchen staff cuts, ages, and pre-pares each steak with the utmost care and attention. We areso proud that The Messenger readers continue to vote ustheir favorite year after year.

Best Servers:The Cellar116 Kenyon RoadThank you for recognizing our wait staff for their dedica-tion and hard work. They enjoy building a repore with ourcustomers and consider our regular customers, friends.

Best Ribs:The Cellar116 Kenyon RoadOur meaty baby back ribs are rubbed with a special blendof seasonings, smoked slowly with hickory and glazedwith out homemade barbeque sauce.

Best Birthday Place,Bar & Grill, Sports BarSports Page Bar & Grill2707 No. 15thOn behalf of our management and staff we at the SportsPage want to thank all of our customers for making usnumber one. We sincerely appreciate your business andsupport. Hurry back in to check out our lunch and dinnerspecials. We hope to see you soon.

Best Atmosphere,Best RestaurantMineral City Mill & GrillThank you for choosing us Best Restaurant and BestAtmosphere.We sincerely appreciate your business and hope to see youover the holiday season. Don’t forget gift cards are avail-able.

Best Mexican & MargaritaLomita’s140 S 25th St. Fort Dodge, IowaThanks to our customers for voting us Best Mexican andBest Margarita!Our staff is one of the friendliest you’ll find, greeting youwith a warm smile every time you visit us. Our staff is hereto help make your dining experience wonderful! Ourmenu contains many authentic family recipes that wemake from fresh ingredients every day. To complimentyour meal, we offer many different drink options. One ofthese is our famous margaritas, which come in many fla-vors. Watch our sign board for specials on our margaritas.We’re proud to say that we have been in business for 13years and we plan on being here for many more. Thanksagain for your patronage!

Best Lunch:Community Orchards, Inc.2237 160th St. Fort Dodge, IowaCommunity Orchards is proud to be a part of the Fort Dodgecommunity. Dr. Otto named the orchard Community Orchardbecause he wanted to grow great quality fruit for the peopleof the community. We have that same desire however,through our growth, we want to provide quality productswhether it be in the cafe, the home decor and gift shop, thebakery items and of course we want our customer service tobe top-notch. We thank you for your support and loyalty butmost of all for your friendships. We are open til Christmas... with Christmas galore...Order your Thanksgiving pies now... Check us out on Facebook...

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Best Entertainment For Kids, Golf Course:Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation819 1st Ave. S., Fort DodgeThank you for your vote. We have fun making fun for thecommunity. A special thank you to all passholders and vis-itors; WHAT A GREAT HONOR!

Best Billiards, Girls Night Out, Brunch:Olde Boston’s

Restaurant & Pub809 Central AveThank you for choosing us Best Billiards Place, GirlsNight Out and Brunch. Hope to see you soon.

Best Lawn Service:Smitty’s Lawn and Landscape1770 Lainsen AvenueWe strive everyday to give our customers the very bestproduct with great service. Our mission "to create andmaintain our client’s properties with extraordinary com-mitment, consistency, and focus… while working togeth-er to exceed their expectations every step of the way."Thanks to The Messenger readers for voting us "BestLawn Service" three years in a row.

Best Internet Provider:Mediacom1225 2nd Avenue South

We’re proud that our VIP download speeds of up to15Mbps, 24/7 technical support and premium contentfrom ESPN360.com and Disney Connection have made usthe Best Internet Provider to the readers of The Messenger.We upgraded our Online MAX so now you can downloadat speeds of up to 20 Mbps - our fastest speed ever!

Best Alarm System:Uneek Security & Fire

Solutions (now IFC Security)3014 5th Ave South Suite B. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Uneek Security & Fire Solutions is now IFC Security, adivision of Iowa Fire Control. IFC Security was foundedon the principles of providing “High Quality Service” in atimely and affordable fashion. We take pride in the quali-ty of work we perform and strive for customer satisfaction.We are proud of the State of the Art 24 hour monitoringservices our company provides. We employ NICETCertified staff and offer Camera Systems both IP and ana-log, Fire Alarms, Home & Business Security, AccessControl, Telephone Systems, and Sound Systems. Design,Installation, Service, Maintenance and Inspections. FeelFree to Contact Jeremy Adams at 515-576-4440

Best Kennel:Critter Camp1848 Taylor Ave., Duncombe, IowaCritter Camp is honored to be named The MessengerReaders’ Choice. Thank you to all our customers forallowing us to care for your precious four-legged familymembers these past 14 years. We will strive to continueproviding the very best pet care for you.

ENTERTAINMENT HOME CARE

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A-1 Home Healthcare is a family-owned Iowa-based company specializing in quality medical equipment; supplies and specialty services for patients at home or residing in care facilities. The year 2012 marks the 33rd Anniversary for A-1.

A-1 is one of Iowa’s most complete providers of enteral, ostomy, urological and diabetic supplies. In addition, they provide oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP equipment and accessories, pulse oximeters and nebulizers. Bedroom supplies include hospital beds, pillows, commodes, bedpans, lifts, slings and trapezes as well as lift chairs and Aids to Daily Living. For women’s health A-1 offers private fitting rooms for mastectomy products and breast pumps. A-1 offers a wide selection of mobility and bath products. A-1 also offers in-home infant monitoring equipment. There are three retail store locations, Fort Dodge, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines.

A-1’s professionally trained staff learns as much as possible about the patient’s medical needs so they can demonstrate the most appropriate product option. They work closely with physicians and caregivers in providing high quality yet cost effective equipment and supplies. The staff provides product and equipment instructions, individualized care plans and timely patient follow-up’s. Delivery, in-home setup, comprehensive insurance billing services, 24-hour emergency service by certified professionals complete the full range of services for the home patient. A-1 goes beyond just selling a product. As a patient, you have the right to choose your medical equipment provider.

A-1 is accredited by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. Becoming accredited addresses A-1’s level of performance in key function areas, such as a patient’s rights, patient safety, infection control and the ability to provide safe, high-quality medical equipment and supplies. Obtaining and maintaining accreditation is another step to achieving excellence in the industry.

A-1 Home Healthcare provides quality service, equipment and supplies to special people by professionals who care.

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• Up to date technologies • Massage therapy • Wellness care provided • Dietary & nutritional counseling

Watch for us to grow in 2013 as we add office space, therapies and staff to serve you better.


Best Landscaper:Griffin’s Landscapes Inc.PO Box 1701. Fort Dodge, IowaThank you for once again voting us “Best Landscaper”. Our continued effort to providethe very best quality and workmanship in every project is what enables us to excel atwhat we do. Our extended list of past clients and their willingness to refer us to theirfriends and family is what truly makes us the best. Thank you to all of our loyal cus-tomers and we look forward to meeting more in the future.

Best Home Improvement Contractor:Superior Siding, Fort Dodge, IowaWe would like to personally THANK all those that voted us for the 2012 Readers ChoiceAward. We sincerely appreciate your business!

Best Carpet Store:Carpet World Flooring America,

3026 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IowaWe would like to thank everyone for voting Carpet World Flooring America as the "BestCarpet Store" and voting our own Wendy Anderson as "Best Interior Designer." We arevery proud of our team, and hope we can live up to your expectations for years to come.We know you have many choices when it comes to purchasing flooring. So we, as a partof the world's largest floor covering buying group, will remain dedicated to bringing ourcustomers the most exclusive brands and best warranties in the industry. As a team, oursales professionals, installers and support staff work hard to offer you the best in service,selection and price every day. Come visit our beautiful new showroom - now located at3026 5th Avenue South.

Best Audiologist & Best Hearing Aid Service:John Reis, Hearing Services of IowaPhysicians Office Bldg. West Suite C804 Kenyon RoadWe are dedicated to providing products tailored to the specific needs of our patients. Wefollow up with extraordinary customer service to assure they are getting the very bestresults from the products we sell.

Best Senior Living Community:Friendship Haven420 Kenyon Road, Fort DodgeFriendship Haven is a not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community, offering a rangeof living options with convenience and security all on one campus. Options include residen-tial town home and apartment living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, adult day services,rehabilitation, in-home care and memory support programs. A dedicated staff of employeesserves the nearly 400 community member in a variety of friendly neighborhoods. FriendshipHaven embraces six dimensions of wellness-emotional, physical, social, vocational. spiritual,and intellectual. We offer innovative and responsive services for aging adults to respect,encourage, celebrate and learn with people living full lives with faith, passion and purpose.

Best Podiatrist:Trimark Foot & Ankle Center804 Kenyon Road, Ste. 310

Dr. Mark HartmanDr. Mark Hartman is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in Footand Reconstructive Rearfoot/ankle surgery. He is also a fellow of the AmericanProfessional wound care association.Dr. Hartman specializes in foot & ankle surgery, sports medicine, all foot and ankleinjuries. Diabetic footcare and wound care. Dr. Hartman would like to thank all of his patients for voting for him!

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Best Chiropractor:Messerly Chiropractic1234 Central Ave., Fort DodgeDr. Brad MesserlyA sincere “Thank You” to everyone who voted us “BestChiropractor”. We are honored to serve you. Our officecontinuously seeks up-to-date technologies and practicesto provide quality care for our patients. Thorough histo-ries, accurate diagnosis, proper treatments, and compas-sionate care is what drives our practice. A special “thanks”to Dr. Ben Acree for reciprocating services and keepingme up and running. Watch for us to grow in 2013 as weadd office space, therapies and staff to serve you better.Thanks for a great seven years!

Best Home HealthcareProvider & In HomeCare Company:A-1 Home Healthcare118 S. 25th St.A-1 Home Healthcare is one of Iowa’s most completeproviders of enteral, ostomy, urological, diabetic and mas-tectomy supplies. In addition, they provide oxygen, neb-ulizers, Bili Blankets, Apnea Monitors and CPAP / BIPAPequipment and supplies. Bedroom supplies include hospi-tal beds, pillows, commodes as well as seat lift chairs, andaids to daily living. A-1 has 24-hour emergency service by

certified professionals.A-1 goes beyond just selling a product. A-1 is accreditedby the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health CareOrganizations. A-1 Home Healthcare provides qualityservices, equipment and supplies to special people by pro-fessionals who care.

Best Dermatologist:Mid-Iowa Dermatology22 N. 27th Street, Fort DodgeMid-Iowa Dermatology was launched earlier this year.Our office is located north of the Crossroads Mall, next toRadiant Skin & Spa. We have a friendly and knowledge-able staff with an easily accessible office. We offerOBAGI, JANE IREDALE, and DERMATOLOGICA skincare products as well as BOTOX, RADIESSE, andJUVERDERM fillers. In addition to our main office inFort Dodge we have outreach clinics in Algona, Boone,Carroll, Clarion, Humboldt, Lake City, Pocahontas andRockwell City.Scott Green, MD, Katherine Blomgren PA-CBarb O’Connor ARPN, NP-C, Crystal Meyer ARNP

Best Vision:Eye Mart Optical Outlet130 N 25th St. Fort Dodge, IowaThank you for voting us Best Vision store in Fort Dodge!Eye Mart Optical Outlet has been providing affordable andquality eyewear to Fort Dodge for over a decade. Managedwith love and care by local, Judy Dorthy, we strive to give

excellent customer service and provide a diverse selection offashion forward and traditional frames for customers tochoose from. Our philosophy is providing you with qualityglasses at the most economical price in the market. With ourcurrent sale allowing you to purchase 2 pair of glasses start-ing at $79, our prices can’t be beat! We recently remodeledour store to create a bright, pleasant environment for our cus-tomers to shop in. Please stop in to see our new look as wellas what’s the latest in eyewear and lens options for yourneeds. We accept most insurances, Medicaid and outsideRXs. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Best Used Car Dealership:Shimkat Motor Company 3126 5th Ave. So. We have one of the biggest selections of pre-owned vehi-cles in North Central Iowa. Our low prices are clearlymarked on each vehicle for easy shopping during or afterstore hours. Now in our third generation, we have been inbusiness for 65 years and have the reputation of being fairand honest in our dealings. Our sales and service teams areChrysler 5 star certified and are very knowledgeable in allmakes and models of vehicles. For big selection and big savings

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Best Oil Change:Fort Dodge Ford Toyota Quick Lane2723 5th Ave S. Fort Dodge, IowaALL MAKES, ALL MODELS! Fast, friendly, convenientand best of all- NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED!Simply pull up to our Quick Lane doors and our trainedprofessionals will handle the rest. Relax in our customerlounge and enjoy complimentary coffee, cappuccino,pop, bottled water and fresh baked cookies while yourvehicle is being serviced. You can watch your favoritetelevision show or simply relax by the fireplace. There iseven a play room for the kids. And when your vehicle isdone, you will receive a FREE CAR WASH to use when-ever you would like. Exceptional service, friendly people and convenience tomeet your needs. Give us a try and you will never wantto go anywhere else to get your oil changed.

Best New Car Dealership:Fort Dodge Ford Toyota2723 5th Ave S. Fort Dodge, IowaBeing a family owned dealership, we realize that personalattention and customer service are just as important as thebest price and we promise you the best experience. Ourgoal is a customer for life and we will obtain that goal byproviding the best possible service before, during andAFTER the sale. This is a promise from the entire staffhere at Fort Dodge Ford Toyota.

Best Tire Place:Daniel Tire520 1st Ave S. Fort Dodge, IowaDaniel Tire is a 4th generation independently owned fam-ily business. We are a complete tire and auto repair shop.We use the highest quality products available specializingin suspension work, computerized alignment, oil changesto engine repair and new tires to tire repair. Our knowl-edgeable and friendly staff strives to offer the best cus-tomer service. At Daniel Tire we know our customers havemade us #1. Thank you very much.

Best Meat Departmentand Best Produce: Fareway Store, Inc1231 1st Ave S. Fort Dodge, IowaThe quality and service found at our fresh meat case andproduce department are one of the corner stones that ourbusiness has been built on. Our founders’ decision to buyand sell only the best quality products has built andgrown our customer base successfully for over 74 years.Fresh premium products at low, economical prices are awinning combination. Our Fort Dodge market is blessedwith an outstanding crew of full time cutters, most of

who have over 10 years of professional experience. Ourfull time produce department employees have over 25year of professional service and experience. Their per-sonalities, creativity and dedicated hard work make ourbusiness a great place to shop for your family needs.

Best Grocery Store,Bakery, Health Food,Caterer, Deli, Dietitian,Liquor Store, Beer Selection, Wine Selection: Hy-Vee Food Store115 South 29th St.

Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits1511 2nd Ave. No.Our Wine & Spirits Store, Vision Center and other vari-ous departments throughout the store strive to be the bestwith Customer Service as our number one priority. Welook forward to serving the needs of our customers everyday. Our dedicated staff works hard to make sure ourcustomers are satisfied.

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SHOPPING

Best Place To BuyFurniture: Mikos and Matt Furniture3336 5th Avenue South5-Star Service and Quality Furniture were the foundationof Mikos and Matt when it opened in August of 1953.They still are the heart and soul of the business. All serv-ice and buying decisions are made locally, so customershave direct and significant input on all store policies.That’s why customers feel like family at Mikos and Matt.THANK YOU for your vote!

Best Place to BuyAppliance and Best ApplianceRepair/Service:Ross Appliance524 Central Ave.Ross Appliance is a full service appliance store selling andserving major household appliances since 1986. Productsoffered include Maytag, Amana, Whirlpool, and KitchenAid. We try to offer the best appliances on the market atcompetitive prices. We know the features and benefits ofthe products we sell and how best to match those featuresto the customer’s needs. Ross Appliance is equipped todeliver and install appliances and dispose of old units. Weprovide service calls with our trained technicians andstock replacement parts for the do-it-yourself people. Wehave a great customer base and are extremely thankful fortheir continued support, these are perhaps a few of the rea-sons we were voted number 1 for the fourth year.

Best Kept Local Secret:Market on CentralGFDGA, 1406 Central Avenue,

Market on Central Volunteer CommitteeMarket on Central is a farmers market that promotes ourarea and Iowa grown farm fresh produce along with bakedgoods, meat and cheese, wine, homemade arts and crafts,pottery, jams and jelly, honey, jewelry, stained and paintedglass and so much more. Located in our HistoricDowntown, you will also find excellent shopping at ourdowntown businesses. It is a destination spot for our com-munity and a family event to enjoy the entertainment, eatbreakfast and lunch and then take home dinner.

Best Home Dècor:Real Deals on Home Dècor329 Central Ave. Fort Dodge, IowaWe are honored that you voted Real Deals on Home Dècoras Best Home Dècor Store. We are pleased to bring TrueWarehouse Pricing on Fabulous Home Dècor to HistoricDowntown Fort Dodge.

Best Music Store:Rieman Music1024 Central Ave. Fort Dodge, IowaThank you for your business and your votes. We are partof a six store family owned chain of music stores whichstarted in Des Moines and have been in business for oversixty years. We serve a variety of customers from all overnorth central Iowa....school music programs, band direc-tors, choir directors, church musicians, piano teachers, theFort Dodge Symphony, the Karl King Band, area commu-nity bands, performing musicians, songwriters and begin-ning musicians. We offer affordable band instrumentrentals to all area schools. Our staff of seven musiciansincludes a school road representative, two band instrumentrepair technicians, a guitar salesperson/tech, a print musicspecialist, a sound system specialist and a manager/janitor.We have lessons on guitar, bass, piano, flute and saxo-phone and have some great teachers. Our product linesinclude many well established brands like Yamaha,Fender, Steinway, Boston, Essex, Pearl River, Takamine,Peavey, Schecter, Roland, Mapex, Tama, Pearl, Mackie,Selmer, Conn, King, Cannonball, Gemeinhardt, Jupiter,Vic Firth and Latin Percussion. We provide instruction onhow to get the most out of the products we sell. Please visitwww.riemanmusic.com for store hours at all of our loca-tions and special sale information. We appreciate yourbusiness!

Best Local Real Estate Company: REMAX of Fort Dodge, Inc.1517 1st Avenue SouthRe/Max of Fort Dodge first opened its doors in 1990 andprides itself on being a one-stop, full service Real EstateAgency, employing only full time, professional agents.Re/Max is committed to our clients to provide the bestpossible experience whether buying or selling. Our suc-cesses are yours! Thanks for voting Re/Max of FortDodge as having the Best Real Estate Agency for the 4thyear in a row!

Best Abstract Company:Abstract Associates of WebsterCounty Inc.801 Central Avenue, Snell Building, DowntownAt Abstract Associates of Webster County our Courteous associates specialize in Considerate customer relationships and Careful abstracting standards coupled withConscientious business practices.Thank you for making us your Abstracter of Choice!

Best Bank:Wells Fargo Bank822 Central Ave

and 406 S 25th St. Fort Dodge, Iowa

119 Central Ave. Clarion, Iowa

121 N Commercial. Eagle Grove, Iowa

1101 Broadway. Emmetsburg, IowaAt Wells Fargo our clients make us the best as they give usthe opportunity to know them and learn about theirdreams. We then design and deliver the very best solutionsfrom the work of financial services right to their homesand offices in Fort Dodge and the surrounding communi-ties. We are Wells Fargo... We want to satisfy all of ourclients’ financial needs and help them succeed financially.

Best Cell Phone Storeand Cellular Service:US Cellular217 S 25th Street and

3225 5th Ave S., Fort Dodge, IowaWe appreciate everyone in the Fort Dodge area who votedU.S. Cellular as the Best Cell Phone Store and BestCellular Service. We believe it’s time for consumers toknow they don’t have to settle with their wireless relation-ship. At U.S. Cellular, people can expect to be treated withrespect, fairness and honesty. Our 9,000 associates aim todeliver on this commitment every day at every consumerinteraction.U.S. Cellular features a strong lineup of cutting-edgeAndroid-powered, Windows Phone and BlackBerrydevices. U.S. Cellular devices are all backed by our high-speed nationwide network that has the highest call qualityof any national carrier. Currently, 31 percent of customershave access to 4G LTE speeds and 58 percent will haveaccess by the end of 2012. U.S. Cellular recently launcheda 4G LTE network in Fort Dodge.Chicago-based U.S. Cellular has provided wireless servicethroughout Iowa for more than 20 years. There are almost180 locations and nearly 1,500 associates across Iowa.U.S. Cellular has locations at 217 S. 25th St. and 3225Fifth Ave. South in Fort Dodge.


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BEST FURNITURE STORE!

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Serving Fort Dodge and the surrounding

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would like to express their appreciation for the 2012 Readers’ Choice award of Best Dermatologist.

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Crossroads Shopping Center

576-1179 HOURS: Mon.-Sat.: 11:00 am-9:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am-8:30 pm

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BBEESSTT BEST GGRREEEENNHHOOUUSSEE GREENHOUSE Eddie’s Greenhouse

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114 S. 12th St. • Fort Dodge • 515-573-5831 • 24 Hour Service

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Celebrating 100 Years

Best Heating and Cooling Company!

955-4190

Locally Owned Since 1950

PEDERSON SANITATION COMPACTOR & ROLL-OFF SERVICE

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Owners: Shirley Pederson & Duane (Sonny) Pederson


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316 So. 25th St. Fort Dodge

515-573-3161 Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9-5:30

Sat. 9-4

Quality & Service Since 1891

It has been an honor to receive this recognition for the third year in a row. We believe in old-fashioned service & carry quality brand name menswear to fit

all sizes including Big & Tall sizes.

Thank You! Voted Best

Men’s Clothing Store!

Historic Downtown Fort Dodge’s

Best Kept Secret! THANK YOU to our vendors

and community for a very successful 2012 season.

Now taking applications for vendors and entertainers for our upcoming 2013 season.

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Monday 8:30-8 pm • Tue-Fri 8:30 - 5:30 Saturday 9:00 - 1:00

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Thank You for Voting Us “BEST TREE SERVICE!” Two Years in a Row!

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Thank you for selecting us BEST BOOK STORE !

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• Band Instruments • Rentals • Lessons • Pianos • Sheet Music • Instrument Repairs

We appreciate your business!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE!

515-576-2189 • 800-362-1627 1024 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa

www.riemanmusic.com Celebrating 25 years in Fort Dodge

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Best Service Repair Shop Laughlin Auto 533 South 29th St. Fort Dodge 515-573-5955

Best Car Wash

Ron’s Car Wash 2524 1st Avenue South

Fort Dodge

515-573-5821

Best Tattoo Place

Crave Tattoo

201 South 12th Street Fort Dodge

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Best Towing Ponderosa Towing

1615 Avenue O, Fort Dodge 515-573-3205 www.ponderosatowing.com

Best Italian

Fazoli’s 2908 5th Avenue South

Fort Dodge 515-576-3098

www.fazolis.com

Best Roofer Ayala Roofing

Fort Dodge 515-571-1411 515-576-1008

Best Ice Cream Dariette

17 South 12th Street Fort Dodge

515-576-0541 www.dariette.com

Best Manicure

Central Nails 3003 1st Avenue South

Fort Dodge 5 1 5 -5 76-0800

Best Conies

George’s Diner 2302 11th Avenue South

Fort Dodge 515-955-8280

Best Motorcycle/ATV Dealer Racing Unlimited

Business 20 East, Fort Dodge

515-955-6000 www.racingunlimited.com

Best Credit Union Citizens Community Credit Union Hy-Vee Branch 115 29th St.

(515)955-7787

Main Office 2012 1st Ave. So. (515)955-5524

Best Local Website

713 Central Ave Fort Dodge, IA

www.messengernews.net

Best Dog Groomer Liz’s Dog Grooming

• Liz Hawkins 515-955-8992

Fort Dodge 1005 So. 21st St.

Best Pet Store JRG

1357 3rd Ave. NW Fort Dodge, IA 515-573-3705

www.jrgsupply.com

Best Bowling

Family Bowling Center 3599 5th Ave S

515-576-7664

Best Audio Store Access Audio

500 1st Avenue South Fort Dodge

515-573-4466 www.accessaudiofd.com

Best Auto Parts Napa 411 1st Ave S. Fort Dodge

Best Jewelry Store Wicker Jewelry 700 Central Ave Fort Dodge, IA 515-576-3751

Best Consignment Repeat Boutique

928 Central Ave. Fort Dodge, IA 515-576-6982

Best Painter

Mericle Painting 515-571-3022

Best Cookies

Laritas Cakes ‘n More

1911 1st Avenue North Fort Dodge

515-576-5095 like us on facebook

Best Screen Printing A&E Custom Prints 515-573-2282 518 Central Ave. Fort Dodge, IA

Best Local Website

713 Central Ave Fort Dodge, IA

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Best Drive Thru Wendy’s 2313 5th Ave South Fort Dodge, IA 515-576-8274

Best Fast Food Wendy’s 2313 5th Ave South Fort Dodge, IA 515-576-8274

Best Hamburgers Wendy’s 2313 5th Ave South Fort Dodge, IA 515-576-8274

Best Shoe Store Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.

210 South 25th St. Fort Dodge

515-955-8200 or 888-293-376

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CONGRATULATIONS READERS’ CHOICE 2012 WINNERS

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FOOD CATEGORY 1ST PLACE Best Kept Local Secret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market on Central Best Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Cellar Best Hamburgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendy’s Best Ribs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Cellar Best Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Community Orchard Best Brunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olde Boston’s Best Buffet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chef’s Kitchen Best Asian/Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chef’s Kitchen Best Mexican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lomita’s Best Health Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hy-Vee Best Birthday Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sport’s Page Best Fast Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendy’s Best Prime Rib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Cellar Best Tea Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tea Thyme Best Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mineral City Best Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hy-Vee Best Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Hart - Harty’s Best Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Cellar Best Atmosphere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mineral City Best Drive Thru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendy’s Best Caterer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hy-Vee Best Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hy-Vee Best Ice Cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dariette Best Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larita’s Best Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fazoli’s Best Conies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George’s Diner

ENTERTAINMENT CATEGORY 1ST PLACE Best Beer Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Best Wine Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Best Liquor Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Best Sports Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sport’s Page Best Bar and Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sport’s Page Best Billiards Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olde Boston Best Family Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REC Center Best Girl’s Night Out Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olde Boston Best Guy’s Night Out Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amigos Best Bar/Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amigos Best Margarita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lomita’s Best Entertainment for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . Rosedale Rapids Best Patio Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amigos Best Bowling Alley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family Bowling

HOME CARE CATEGORY 1ST PLACE Best Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doyle Construction Best Tree Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Brothers Best Lawn Service . . . . . . . . . Smitty’s Lawn & Landscape Best Landscaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Griffin Landscaping, Inc. Best Greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eddie’s Greenhouse Best Home Imp. Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superior Siding Best Carpet Store . . . . Flooring America Carpet World Best Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pederson Sanitation Best Heating and Cooling Co. . . Moeller Furnace Co. Best Pest Control Company . . . . . . . Mike’s Pest Control Best Computer Service Place . . . . Little Joe’s Computers Best Internet Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mediacom Best Roofing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ayala Roofing Best Painter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mericle Painting

HEALTH & BEAUTY CATEGORY 1ST PLACE Best Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Johnson-Smith Best Vision Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eye Mart Best Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggio DDS Best Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Pharmacy Best Chiropractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Messerly Best Dietitian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Kastler - Hy-Vee Best Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REC Center Best Dermatologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Greene Best Senior Living Community . . . . . . Friendship Haven Best Optometrist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Foreman Best Audiologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Reis Best Hearing Aid Service . . . Hearing Services of Iowa Best Podiatrist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Hartman Best Home Healthcare Equipment Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Home Healthcare Best Tattoo Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crave Tattoo Best Manicure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Nails

AUTOMOTIVE CATEGORY 1ST PLACE Best Oil Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Dodge Ford Toyota Best Detailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Dodge Ford Toyota Best Tire Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Tire

Best New Car Dealer . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Dodge Ford Toyota Best Used Car Dealer . . . . . . . . . Shimkat Motor Company Best Auto Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Napa Auto Parts Best Audio Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access Audio Best Service Repair Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laughlin Auto Best Motorcycle/ATV Dealer . . . . . . . . . Racing Unlimited Best Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ponderosa Towing Best Car Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron’s Car Wash

SHOPPING CATEGORY 1ST PLACE Best Grocery Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hy-Vee Best Meat Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fareway Best Produce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fareway Best Home Decor . . . . . . . . . . . Real Deals on Home Dècor Best Book Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Book World Best Cellular Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US Cellular Best Cell Phone Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US Cellular Best Men’s Clothing Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foley’s Clothing Best Antique Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lily Grace Best Place to Buy Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Appliance Best Consignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repeat Boutique Best Appliance Service Repair Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Appliance Best Place to Buy Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mikos & Matt Best Music Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rieman Music Best Pet Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JRG Feed & Supply Best Jewelry Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wicker Jewelry Best Shoe Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. Best Screen Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A&E Custom Prints

DAILY LIVING CATEGORY 1ST PLACE Best Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wells Fargo Best Abstract Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abstract & Assoc. Best Kennel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Critter Camp Best Real Estate Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ReMax Best Local Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Messenger Best Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lakeside Best Alarm System . . . . IFC Security (formerly Uneek) Best Credit Union . . . . Citizen’s Community Credit Union Best Dog Groomer . . . . . Liz’s Dog Grooming-Liz Hawkins



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