FDM REades Winners 2025

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Abstract Associates: Joy Schauper, Brenda Rowley, Blythe Bradley, Carson Brim, Amanda Wuebker, Ashleigh Wright, Kim Korleski, Debra Hart, Merrick Harrison

Danielle Michalski, ILTA CLTP
Jennifer Brown, ILTA CLTP
Pam Haack, ILTA CLTP
Destiny Benavidez, ILTA CLTP

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Banquet/Wedding Venue

Winner: The Laramar Ballroom

Second: Lizard Creek Ranch

Third: The Community Orchard

Bar & Grill

Winner: Rides Bar & Grill

Second: Mineral City Mill & Grill

Third: Sneakers Eatery & Pub

DJ Services

Winner: Dean Vinchattle

Second: Out of the Blue Entertainment

Third: Elite Entertainment

Entertainment for Kids

Winner: Southside Martial Arts

Second: Studio Fusion

Third: The Community Orchard

Happy Hour

Winner: Salty Suz

Second: ShinyTop Brewing

Third: Olde Boston's Restaurant & Pub

Live Entertainment Venue

Winner: ShinyTop Brewing

Second: Soldier Creek Winery

Third: Creekside at Lizard Creek Ranch

Car Wash

Winner: Tidal Wave Auto Spa

Second: Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota

Third: Sparkle Car Wash

Detailer

Winner: Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota

Second: 2 Broke Customs

Third: Berning Interior Detailing

Diesel Engine Repair/Service Shop

Winner: Arndt's Auto & Diesel Repair, LLC

Second: Doyle Diesel

Third: Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota

Implement Dealer

Patio Bar

Winner: Salty Suz

Second: Creekside at Lizard Creek

Ranch

Third: The Stadium

AUTOMOTIVE

Auto Glass Repair

Winner: Visions Auto Glass

Second: A Plus Auto Glass

Third: ABRA Auto Body Repair of America

Auto Parts

Winner: O'Reilly Auto Parts

Second: Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln

Toyota

Third: Kemna Auto of Fort Dodge

Auto Sales Person

Winner: Jeremy Crimmins || Mark's

Auto Mart

Second: Logan Schuur || Shimkat

Motor Company

Third: Jeremy Harvey || Fort Dodge

Ford Lincoln Toyota

Body Shop

Winner: Curt Bacon Body Shop

Second: ABRA Auto Body Repair of America

Third: Graham Collision

Tire Shop

Winner: Daniel Tire Co.

Second: Pingel Tyre & Auto Centre

Third: Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota

Used Car Dealer

Winner: Mark's Auto Mart

Second: Fort Dodge

Ford Lincoln Toyota

Third: Ponderosa Towing

BODY & SOUL

Fitness Center

Winner: Rise Womens

Fitness & Wellness

Second: Southside Martial Arts

Third: Crimmins Performance Center

Golf Course

Winner: K.C. Nielsen Ltd. - Multiple

Locations

Second: Manson Red Power

Third: Avery's Implement Inc

Motorcyle/ATV Dealer

Winner: 2 Broke Customs

Second: Smart Powersports of Fort Dodge

New Car Dealer

Winner: Fort Dodge

Ford Lincoln Toyota

Second: Kemna Auto of Fort Dodge

Third: Karl Chevrolet GMC of Webster City

Oil & Lube Shop

Winner: Fort Dodge

Ford Lincoln Toyota

Second: Arndt's Auto & Diesel Repair, LLC

Third: Daniel Tire Co.

Service Repair Shop

Winner: Arndt's Auto & Diesel Repair, LLC

Second: Fort Dodge

Ford Lincoln Toyota

Third: Daniel Tire Co.

Winner: Lakeside Municipal Golf Course

Second: Fort Dodge Country Club

Third: Twin Lakes Golf Club

Hair Salon

Winner: Jodie J’s Beauty

Second: The HairLoft

Third: Rylee Kinney Hair

Martial Arts Facility

Winner: Southside Martial Arts

Second: Faiferlick Martial Arts

Massage

Winner: Bodywork By Sheena

Second: Glow With Us LLC

Third: Alleviation Massage Therapy

Nail Salon

Winner: Nails By Shelby

Second: RoyalT Nails

Third: Cascades Nail & Beauty Bar

Spa

Winner: Glow With Us LLC

Second: JFM Esthetics

Third: Esthetics by Kelsey

Tanning Place

Winner: Sun Tan City

Second: Esthetics by Kelsey

Third: Glow Beauty Bar

Tattoo Place

Winner: Tattoos By Haley Studyvin

Second: HT Tattoos

Third: Permanent Collection Tattoo & Body Piercing

FOOD & DRINK

Asian/Chinese

Winner: Gaga & Hoo

Korean Restaurant

Second: Ninja Sushi Steak House

Third: Peking Garden

Bakery

Winner: Larita's Cakes 'N More

Second: Yummy Crumb Bakery

Third: The Apple Orchard Cafe at The Community Orchard

BBQ

Winner: Feedshed Catering

Second: Tom Thumb Drive In

Third: Sinsational BBQ & Smoked Meats

BBQ Sauce

Winner: The Feed Shack By

Harley Ball Feedshed Catering

Second: Smokin' Grumps Barbecue

Third: Casablanca Steak House

Beer Selection

Winner: ShinyTop Brewing

Second: Rides Bar & Grill

Third: Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits

Birthday Place

Winner: Lomita's Mexican Restaurant

Second: Fort Frenzy

Third: Rides Bar & Grill

Breakfast

Winner: Village Inn

Second: Ja-Mar Drive-In Restaurant

Third: Olde Boston's Restaurant & Pub

Brewery

Winner: ShinyTop Brewing

Second: River Hops Brewing

Third: Wildcat Distilling Tasting Room

Buffet

Winner: Lomita's Mexican Restaurant

Second: Pizza Ranch

Third: Olde Boston's Restaurant & Pub

Cake Decorator

Winner: Larita's Cakes 'N More

Second: Sweet Retreat Baking Co.

Third: Sweet Snax, LLC

Caterer

Winner: Feedshed Catering

Second: Olde Boston's Restaurant & Pub

Third: Hy-Vee Grocery Store

Chicken

Winner: Ja-Mar Drive-In Restaurant

Second: Pizza Ranch

Third: Coalville Stop-n-Shop

Coffee Shop

Winner: Stella's Coffee Bar

Second: Ardys Mae Coffee & Dessert

Third: Marker 126

Cookies

Winner: Larita's Cakes 'N More

Second: Sweet Retreat Baking Co.

Third: Sara Jo’s Clever Cookies N’

More

Cupcakes

Winner: Larita's Cakes 'N More

Second: Yummy Crumb Bakery

Third: Sweet Retreat Baking Co.

Delivery

Winner: Domino's

Second: DoorDash

Third: Pizza Ranch

Donuts

Winner: Casey's

Second: The Apple Orchard Cafe at

The Community Orchard

Third: Fareway Meat & Grocery

Drive Thru

Winner: Taco Tico

Second: Duck King Convenient

Third: Chick-fil-A

Fast Food

Winner: Taco Tico

Second: A Pinch Of Love Cafe

Third: Chick-fil-A

Food Truck

Winner: The Feed Shack By Harley

Ball Feedshed Catering

Second: Burrito Mexpress

Third: Texas Toast & Tots

Fries

Winner: McDonald's

Second: Rides Bar & Grill

Third: Tom Thumb Drive In

Hamburgers

Winner: Rides Bar & Grill

Second: Culver's

Third: The Sports Page Bar & Grill

Ice Cream

Winner: Snack Shack "Treats N Eats"

Second: The Dariette

Third: The Main Scoop

Kept Local Secret

Winner: A Pinch Of Love Cafe

Second: Stella's Coffee Bar

Third: Snack Shack "Treats N Eats"

Kid Friendly Resturant

Winner: Pizza Ranch

Second: The Sports Page Bar & Grill

Third: A Pinch Of Love Cafe

Locker

Winner: Sawyer's Meats of Iowa, Inc.

Second: Lohrville Locker

Third: Clarion Locker

Lunch

Winner: Stella's Coffee Bar

Second: A Pinch Of Love Cafe

Third: Rides Bar & Grill

Margarita

Winner: Lomita's Mexican Restaurant

Second: Hacienda Vieja Mexican

Restaurant

Third: Los Tres Amigos

Meat

Winner: Sawyer's Meats of Iowa, Inc.

Second: Fareway Meat & Grocery

Third: Casablanca Steak House

Mexican Restaurant

Winner: Lomita's Mexican Restaurant

Second: Hacienda Vieja Mexican Restaurant

Third: Los Tres Amigos

Overall Service/Waitstaff

Winner: A Pinch Of Love Cafe

Second: Rides Bar & Grill

Third: Mineral City Mill & Grill

Pie

Winner: The Community Orchard

Second: Village Inn

Third: Perkins

Pizza

Winner: ShinyTop Brewing

Second: CTAP

(Community Tap & Pizza)

Third: Domino's

Prime Rib

Winner: Unkie’s Entertainer

Restaurant & Lounge

Second: Rides Bar & Grill

Third: Casablanca Steak House

Restaurant

Winner: Unkie’s Entertainer Restaurant & Lounge

Second: A Pinch Of Love Cafe

Third: Stella's Coffee Bar

Salads

Winner: Stella's Coffee Bar

Second: Mineral City Mill & Grill

Third: Olde Boston's Restaurant & Pub

Steak

Winner: Unkie’s Entertainer

Restaurant & Lounge

Second: Casablanca Steak House

Third: Rides Bar & Grill

Subs

Winner: Subway - Multiple Locations

Second: Jimmy John's

Third: Duck King Convenient

Wine Selection

Winner: Soldier Creek Winery

Second: Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits

Wings

Winner: Rides Bar & Grill

Second: Riverside Bar Lehigh Tavern

Third: The Sports Page Bar & Grill

HEALTH

Assisted Living or Senior Living

Winner: Friendship Haven

Second: Bickford Senior Living

Third: Marian Home Assisted Living

Audiology / Hearing Services

Winner: Berry Hearing Aid & Audiology Center

Second: Hearing Doctors of Iowa

Third: Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center

Chiropractic Practice

Winner: Function First Spine & Sport

Second: Huseman Chiropractic Clinic

Third: Active Health Clinics

Dental Practice

Winner: White Oak Dental

Second: Rolling Hills Dental Clinic

Third: Clay & Associates DDS., PLC.

Dentist

Winner: Maria BeckerRolling Hills Dental Clinic

Second: Matthew MaggioWhite Oak Dental

Third: Marcela Dacosta -

Community Health CenterFort Dodge

Dermatologist

Winner: Sara Moeller

UnityPoint Clinic Kenyon

Road - Dermatology Fort Dodge

Eyecare Services

Winner: Central Iowa Eyecare

Second: Terry Moehnke OD

Third: Heath Family Eyecare

Home Healthcare

Equipment Provider

Winner: Daniel's Pharmacy

Second: UnityPoint At Home - Home Medical Equipment

In-Home Care Company

Winner: UnityPoint At Home Hospice

Second: Iowa Home Care

Mental Health Provider

Winner: McClintock

Psychiatry Services, LLC

Second: Community Health Center - Fort Dodge

Third: The Heart Of Play, LLC

Orthodontic Practice

Winner: Shelly Orthodontics, PC

Second: Clay & Associates DDS., PLC.

Pharmacy

Winner: Daniel's Pharmacy

Second: CVS Pharmacy

Third: Hy-Vee Pharmacy

Physician

Winner: Emile Li

Iowa Specialty Hospitals And Clinics - Fort Dodge

Second: Alan Nguyen

Van Diest Family Health Clinic

Third: John Birkett

Van Diest Family Health Clinic

Podiatry Practice

Winner: Iowa Specialty

Fort Dodge Clinic

Second: Midwest Foot & Ankle Center

Third: Foot And Ankle Center Of Iowa (Fort Dodge)

Primary Care Practice

Winner: UnityPoint Clinic

Kenyon Road

Second: Van Diest Family Health Clinic

Third: Clarion Clinic

HOME CARE

Carpet Cleaner

Winner: Onit Carpet Cleaning

Second: Ms Mops, LLC

Third: SERVPRO Of Fort Dodge

Carpet/Flooring Store

Winner: Flooring America

Design Center

Second: Jims Carpet One Floor & Home

Third: Thoma Construction And Flooring

Cleaning Company

Winner: Krazy Klean LLC

Second: Egeland Express Cleaning Service

Third: Ms Mops, LLC

Construction Company

Winner: Jensen Builders, Ltd.

Second: Doyle Construction

Third: Woodruff Construction

Electrician (Company)

Winner: Tjaden Electric

Second: Baker Electric Of Fort Dodge

Third: Bemrich

Garage Door Sales & Service

Winner: Overhead Door Company Of Webster County

Second: P&R Entry Doors

Heating & Cooling Company

Winner: Moeller Furnace Co.

Second: Bianchi Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Third: Reekers Heating & Cooling

Home Improvement Contractor

Winner: Superior Siding & Seamless Gutter

Second: Moeller Furnace Co.

Third: Midwest Top Shop

Home Remodeling Company

Winner: Flooring America

Design Center

Second: Jims Carpet One Floor & Home

Third: AM Construction

Interior Designer

Winner: Wendy Anderson, Flooring America

Design Center

Second: Jim's Carpet One Floor & Home

Third: Kelsie Bailey With Flooring America Design Center

Internet Provider

Winner: Fort Dodge Fiber

Second: Webster-Calhoun

Cooperative Telephone Association

Third: Woolstock Mutual Telephone

Landscaping Company

Winner: Johnson Bro’s Snow & Mow

Second: Lockner Lawn Care

Third: Harris Home Care

Lawn Service

Winner: J & H Lawn Care

Second: Johnson Bro’s Snow & Mow

Third: Diamond Pro Lawn Services

Painting Company

Winner: Clavin Painting

Second: Supreme Painting And Power Washing

Third: Good Faith Investments, LLC

Pest Control Company

Winner: Mike's Pest Control

Second: Martin Pest Control

Plumbing Company

Winner: Ball Plumbing, Inc.

Second: Riley-Armstrong Plumbing & Heating

Third: Dan Riley Plumbing, LLC.

Roofing Company

Winner: Superior Siding & Seamless Gutter

Second: Ayala Roofing

Third: Rees Builders, LLC.

Sanitation Company

Winner: Pederson Sanitation & Recycling

Second: Speedy Dump, LLC.

Third: Walters Sanitary Services, Inc.

Snow Removal

Winner: J & H Lawn Care

Second: Johnson Bro’s Snow & Mow

Third: Diamond Pro Lawn Service

Tree Service

Winner: Arbor Pro Tree Service

Second: Johnson Bro’s Tree Service

Third: Skyline Tree Experts

Water Service / Treatment Company

Winner: Blue Ribbon Pelham Waters

KIDS & EDUCATION

After School Program

Winner: Southside Martial Arts

Second: Childcare Discovery Center

Third: Kandiland Daycare

Child Care Provider

Winner: Childcare Discovery Center

Second: Kandiland Daycare

Third: Community Early Childhood Center

Dance / Gymnastics Center

Winner: United All Stars

Second: VDA Powerstars

Third: Star Struck Dance Center

Music School

Winner: McSweeny's School of the Performing Arts

Preschool

Winner: Early Childhood Center

Second: Childcare Discovery Center

Third: St. Edmond Catholic School

School

Winner: St. Edmond Catholic School

Second: Butler Elementary School

Third: Cooper Elementary School

PETS

Dog-Friendly Business

Winner: Pet Supplies Plus

Second: East Lawn Animal Hospital

Third: Town & Country Veterinary Clinic

Pet Daycare/Boarding

Winner: Town & Country

Veterinary Clinic

Second: East Lawn Animal Hospital

Third: Home-Sweet-Home Pet Care

Pet Grooming Place

Winner: Britt's Spaw

Second: Amanda’s Paws and Tails

Third: Wag Swag

Pet Supply Section

Winner: Pet Supplies Plus

Second: JRG Livestock & Pet Supply

Third: Bomgaars

Veterinarian

Winner: Culley Holm

Holm Animal Hospital

Second: Michael Bottorff East Lawn Animal Hospital

Third: Aubrey Cordray

Humboldt Veterinary Clinic, P.C.

Veterinary Practice

Winner: Humboldt

Veterinary Clinic, P.C.

Second: Holm Animal Hospital

Third: East Lawn Animal Hospital

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Abstract Company

Winner: Abstract Associates (multiple locations)

Second: Abstract Services of Calhoun

Third: Pocahontas Abstract Company

Alarm System/ Security Systems

Winner: Iowa Fire Control

Second: Modern Sound Engineering Inc.

Third: K & L Technical Services

Appraisal Company

Winner: Kesterson Appraisal & Consulting

Second: Johnson Appraisal Services

Bank

Winner: Availa Bank (Multiple Locations)

Second: First State Bank (multiple locations)

Third: Peoples Credit Union

Credit Union

Winner: Citizens Community Credit Union

Second: Peoples Credit Union

Third: GreenState Credit Union

Financial Planner

Winner: Kole Petersen

Full Swing Financial Planning

Second: Baileigh Ashbrook Full Swing Financial Planning

Third: Kaden McClintock McClintock Financial

Financial Planning Company

Winner: Full Swing Financial Planning

Second: Kraayenbrink Financial & Associates

Third: Tim Lentsch Farm Bureau

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Funeral Home

Winner: Laufersweiler Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Second: Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Third: Historic Bruce Funeral Home

Home Inspection Company

Winner: Prime Home Inspections

Hotel/Motel

Winner: Lizard Creek Ranch

Second: Brookstone Inn & Suites

Third: Crossroads Hotel & Events Center

Insurance Agency

Winner: Mitch Lunn State

Farm Insurance

Second: Town & Country Insurance

Third: KHI Solutions

Insurance Agent

Winner: Chuy Rivas

Country Financial

Second: Mitch Lunn

Mitch Lunn State

Farm Insurance

Third: Jeff Goodell

Town & Country Insurance

Law Firm

Winner: Crimmins & Kehm Law Firm

Second: Conrad Law Firm

Third: Kenville Law Firm, P.C.

Lawyer

Winner: Mark Crimmins

Crimmins & Kehm Law Firm

Second: Ryan Kehm

Crimmins & Kehm Law Firm

Third: Neven Conrad

Conrad Law Firm

Loan Officer

Winner: Patty Larson

Availa Bank

Second: Dee Murman

Northwest Bank

Third: Brooke Waterbury

Peoples Credit Union

Loan Service

Winner: Availa Bank

Second: Peoples Credit Union

Third: Fort Dodge Family Credit Union

Moving Company

Winner: A-1 Moving Fort Dodge

Second: Lifestyles Moving

Place of Worship

Winner: Holy Trinity

Catholic Church

Second: St Paul Lutheran Church

Third: St Olaf Lutheran Church

Place to Work

Winner: Iowa Specialty

Hospital and Clinics

Second: Friendship Haven

Third: Hy-Vee - Multiple Locations

Professional Photographer

Winner: The Grey Collective

Second: Briten & Co.

Third: The Golden Collection

Real Estate Agent

Winner: Lindsey McKinney

Re/Max of Fort Dodge, Inc.

Second: Keenan Schuur

Coldwell Banker Associated

Third: Brittnee Harris

Bickford Realty

Real Estate Company

Winner: Coldwell Banker

Associated Realtors

Second: Re/Max of Fort Dodge, Inc.

Third: Bickford Realty

Tax Preparer / CPA

Winner: Neven Conrad

Conrad Law Firm

Second: Abby Berger - H&R Block

Third: Jeremiah Schlegel

Fort & Schlegel CPA

Teller

Winner: Julie Roethler - Availa Bank

Second: Missy Nelson

GreenState Credit Union

Third: Lacey Ganoe

Peoples Credit Union

Travel Agency

Winner: Northland Travel

Second: Planning With Kelsey LLC

Trucking Company

Winner: Decker Truck Line, Inc.

Second: Winkler Trucking

Third: Mid-Iowa Towing

SHOPPING

Appliance Service/Repair Store

Winner: Ross' Appliance Center

Second: Harp's Outlet

Third: Seiler Appliance Service -

Multiple Locations

Bike Store

Winner: Walker’s Bike Shop, LLC.

Book Place

Winner: The Green Dragon Bookshop

Second: Night Owl Books

Third: The Bookworm & Consignment Shop

Boutique

Winner: The Apple Orchard Cafe at The Community Orchard

Second: Marker 126

Third: Katy Lynn Boutique

Consignment Store

Winner: One Vision Thrift Store

Second: Secrets

Third: Second Chance

Convenience Store

Winner: Kwik Star

Multiple Locations

Second: Marker 126

Third: Duck King Convenient

Embroidery

Winner: A Stitch Above The Rest

Second: Optic Ink

Third: Rural Threads Quilting And Embroidery

Farm Store

Winner: Bomgaars

Second: Menards

Florist

Winner: Becker Florists, Inc.

Second: Smittys Garden Center

Third: Hy-Vee Floral

Multiple Locations

Gift Shop

Winner: Humboldt Engraving & Gifts, LLC.

Second: Marker 126

Third: Becker Florists, Inc.

Greenhouse

Winner: Smittys Garden Center

Second: Becker Florists, Inc.

Third: Eagle Grove Greenhouses Inc.

Grocery Store

Winner: ALDI

Second: Fareway Meat & Grocery

Third: Hy-Vee Market

Multiple Locations

Home Decor

Winner: Hobby Lobby

Second: The Community Orchard

Third: Marshalls

Home Improvement Store

Winner: Menards

Lawn Equipment

Winner: Menards

Second: K.C. Nielsen Ltd. - Multiple Locations

Liquor Store

Winner: Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits

Second: Karen's Spirits & Wine

Lumber Store

Winner: Beisser Lumber Company

Second: Menards

Third: Manson Lumber Co.

Men's Clothing Store

Winner: Foley Clothing

Second: Kohl's

Third: Gravity

Party Store

Winner: Party Productions, Inc.

Second: Hobby Lobby

Place to Buy Appliances

Winner: Ross' Appliance Center

Second: Harp's Outlet

Third: Seiler Appliance ServiceMultiple Locations

Place to Buy Furniture

Winner: Christ Furniture

Second: Mikos & Matt

Furniture Co., Inc.

Third: Slumberland Furniture

Produce

Winner: ALDI

Second: Fareway Meat & Grocery

Third: Hy-Vee - Multiple Locations

Screen Printing

Winner: Optic Ink

Second: Mad Rabbit Dezign

Third: Dodge Graphix

Shoe Store

Winner: Brown's Shoe Fit Co.

Second: Shoe Sensation

Third: Decker Sporting Goods Inc

Sports Store

Winner: Dunham's Sports

Second: Decker Sporting Goods Inc

Third: The Card Collective Hobby Shop

Vinyl Banners/Vehicle Wraps

Winner: Dodge Graphix

Second: Mad Rabbit Dezign

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