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The Readers Have Spoken... and Here’s What They Have to Say! Your Favorites

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Results of 2013 Readers’ Choice

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2013 Jasper County The Readers Have Spoken!

Over a two week period in late September, the Newton Daily News asked readers to vote for their favorite businesses. The votes were tallied from both print and online ballots. The results of the survey are listed in this annual special edition. Many local businesses have extended their gratitude to you and appreciate your continued support. In the coming weeks, you will see many certificates displayed throughout town.

These certificates recognize our winners. Please congratulate them all on their accomplishments!

Newton

Daily News

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Favorite Radio Personality 1st Place Jamie Grout 2nd Place Joe Swanson 3rd Place Elvis Duran Favorite Radio Station 1st Place KCOB 2nd Place Energy 106.7 3rd Place Kiss FM

Favorite Movie Theatre 1st Place Capitol 2nd Place Valle Drive In 3rd Place Jordan Creek

Favorite TV Program 1st Place Big Bang Theory 2nd Place Duck Dynasty 3rd Place Sons of Anarchy

Favorite Magazine 1st Place People 2nd Place Better Homes & Gardens 3rd Place Good Housekeeping

Favorite Place to Rent Movies 1st Place Family Video 2nd Place Redbox 3rd Place Netflix

Favorite Website 1st Place Facebook 2nd Place Google 3rd Place Pinterest

Favorite Movie of All Time 1st Place Grease 2nd Place Wizard of Oz 3rd Place Gone With the Wind

Thanks to everyone for voting us your favorite 1 forpharmacy #bakery, & flower shop.

If you haven’t visited us lately...make plans now to shop our all new HealtH Market. we have more than 1500 items with more bulk products coming soon!

We appreciate your vote for

#1

Furniture Store.

Our customers are great and your business is very much appreciated.

STORE FOR HOMES FURNITURE “Furniture to Suit Your Style”

Open 24 Hours a Day 7 Days per Week 1501 1st Ave. E., Newton 792-7030

1701 1st Ave. W., Newton, Hwy. 14 & Hwy. 6 641-792-2240 1-877-400-6755

storeforhomesfurniture.com

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Favorite Newspaper Writer 1st Place Ty Rushing 2nd Place Kate Malott 3rd Place Bob Eschliman Favorite Newspaper Comic 1st Place Family Circus 2nd Place Garfield 3rd Place Dennis the Menace

3rd Place Nascar Favorite Concert or Band 1st Place Pink 2nd Place Mercy Me 3rd Place Fleetwood Mac

Favorite Sport to Watch 1st Place Football 2nd Place Baseball

Thank You for Making Us Your #1 Choice for Tanning Salon and for #1 Barber Jason Webster

Favorite Casino 1st Place Prairie Meadows 2nd Place Meskwaki 3rd Place Riverside

Favorite Place to Take Kids 1st Place Maytag Park 2nd Place Blank Park Zoo 3rd Place Adventureland

2nd Place Okoboji Grill 3rd Place Montana Mike’s Favorite Place for Margaritas 1st Place La Cabana 2nd Place Sombrero 3rd Place Okoboji Grill

Favorite Bar/Tavern 1st Place Manhattan 2nd Place Scoreboard 3rd Place Okoboji

Favorite Steak 1st Place Montana Mike’s 2nd Place Okoboji Grill 3rd Place Texas Roadhouse

Favorite Restaurant 1st Place La Cabana

Thank You

Thank You to all our customers and supporters for voting us #

1 Beauty Salon.

We Love Our Customers!

Your support is appreciated

To all the voters for continuing to make us your favorite place to enjoy coffee.

Pictured from L to R: Buffi Lint ~ Stylist Erin Yeager ~ Stylist Monica Rae ~ Owner and Melissa Jones ~ Stylist

225 1st Ave. W. • Newton

Sit … Sip … Relax

114 N. 2nd Ave. W. • 787-9709

205 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 641-787-0050

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Favorite Pizza 1st Place Giovanni’s 2nd Place Casey’s 3rd Place Domino’s

Favorite Breakfast 1st Place Midtown 2nd Place Newton Family Restaurant 3rd Place Perkins

Favorite Dessert 1st Place Cardinal Corner 2nd Place Worth the Weight 3rd Place Perkins

Favorite Bakery 1st Place HyVee 2nd Place Jaarsma’s 3rd Place Bun in the Oven

Favorite Spaghetti 1st Place Olive Garden 2nd Place Spaghetti Works 3rd Place Giovanni’s

Favorite Chicken 1st Place Pizza Ranch 2nd Place KFC 3rd Place HyVee

Favorite Ice Cream 1st Place Cardinal Corner 2nd Place Dairy Queen 3rd Place Worth the Weight

Favorite Tacos 1st Place Taco John’s 2nd Place La Cabana 3rd Place Tasty Taco

Favorite Seafood 1st Place Red Lobster 2nd Place Long John Silver’s 3rd Place Montana Mike’s

Favorite Hamburger 1st Place Culver’s 2nd Place Raceway 3rd Place Midtown

Favorite Coffee 1st Place Uncle Nancy’s 2nd Place Bridgehouse 3rd Place Starbucks

Favorite Sandwich 1st Place PJ’s Deli 2nd Place Subway 3rd Place Jimmy John’s

Thank You

Thank You for the honor of being your

“Favorite Children’s Daycare Center”

A big thanks to Newton Daily News Readers for voting me

It is a privilege to be entrusted with your most precious family member.

Early childhood...

Where our future begins.

513 E. 5th St.N., Newton

Over 40 Years of Dependability 641-792-7228

to all my clients and friends for your support in voting me one of your favorite photographers.

#1 favorite local politician.

I appreciate your support.

DAN

KELLEY

Paid for by Dan Kelley for State Representative.

audreyoliphantphotography.com

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Favorite Salad Bar 1st Place Pizza Ranch 2nd Place HyVee 3rd Place Panda Garden

Favorite French Fries 1st Place McDonald’s 2nd Place Taco John’s 3rd Place Culver’s

Favorite Fast Food 1st Place McDonald’s 2nd Place Culver’s 3rd Place Subway

Favorite Place for Lunch 1st Place La Cabana 2nd Place Midtown 3rd Place Jimmy John’s

Favorite Mexican Restaurant 1st Place La Cabana 2nd Place Sombrero 3rd Place Taco John’s

Favorite Milk Shake 1st Place Cardinal Corner 2nd Place Maid Rite 3rd Place Dairy Queen

1st Place

hoice Reader’s C Award ial #1 Financ Planner

Thank You for Trusting Us!

Favorite Chinese Restaurant 1st Place Panda Garden 2nd Place China King 3rd Place HyVee Favorite Place for Photo Reprints 1st Place Walgreens 2nd Place Wal-Mart 3rd Place HyVee

Dr. Rabedeaux and his staff would like to THANK YOU for voting

The Dental Practice Favorite Dental Clinic in Jasper County Making Patient Care and Convenience our #1 Priority!

Don’t Wait to Make Your Next Appointment Call 641-792-1445 TODAY!

Bob LeBlanc 641-792-5550

Mark Allen

641-792-2525

Brendan Lamont 641-792-5252

www.edwardjones.com

Bret Doerring 641-792-5151

Member SIPC

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Favorite Place to Buy Garden Supplies 1st Place Earl May 2nd Place Wal-Mart 3rd Place Theisen’s

Favorite Place to Buy Greeting Cards 1st Place Hallmark 2nd Place Wal-Mart 3rd Place Dollar Tree

Favorite Place to Buy Women’s Fashions 1st Place Cato’s 2nd Place Kohls 3rd Place Mode Huis

Favorite Place to Buy Meat 1st Place Fareway 2nd Place HyVee 3rd Place Wal-Mart Favorite Auto Body Shop 1st Place Sullivan’s 2nd Place Cappy’s 3rd Place Barney’s

Favorite Place to Buy Shoes 1st Place Shoe Dept.

2nd Place Brown’s 3rd Place Kohls

Thank You for all of your votes!

We appreciate our customers & their business.

2617 1st Ave E, Newton 791-1932

Favorite Auto Dealer 1st Place Noble 2nd Place Lauterbach 3rd Place Wes Finch

Favorite Flower Shop 1st Place HyVee 2nd Place Hendrickson 3rd Place Courtyard Floral

Favorite Place for Auto Repair 1st Place Cappy’s 2nd Place Barney’s 3rd Place Sullivan’s

Favorite Financial Planner 1st Place Edward Jones -All 2nd Place Mark Allen 3rd Place Brett Doerring

Favorite Pharmacy 1st Place HyVee 2nd Place Medicap 3rd Place Walgreens

Favorite Consignment Shop 1st Place Dressing Room 2nd Place Goodwill 3rd Place Salvation Army

Thank you

to all our guests voting us #1 for your

favorite place to eat steak.

1400 W. 18th St. S • Newton Phone:# 792-4582

Thank You

for voting us your Favorite Book Store!

Thank you so much to all my loyal customers for supporting us over the last 14 years.

We appreciate it!

Buy one paperback, get one Free!

Expires 11-30-13

Book Trader Tan America

118 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton (1 block East of square) 641-791-4024 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-7; Sat. 9-3 Text to 36000 “M549” to join our VIP text club

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Favorite Mani/Pedicure 1st Place Tips-n-Toes 2nd Place #1 Nails 3rd Place Posh

Favorite Assisted Living 1st Place Park Centre 2nd Place Newton Village 3rd Place Nelson Manor

Favorite Tax Preparer 1st Place H&R Block 2nd Place JMF Accounting 3rd Place Sherry Griggs

Favorite Car Wash 1st Place Classic Car Wash 2nd Place Newton 66 3rd Place Extreme Clean

Favorite Dry Cleaner 1st Place Cozad’s 2nd Place Village Cleaners 3rd Place HyVee

Favorite Tanning Salon 1st Place Eclips 2nd Place Book Trader 3rd Place Aleya

Favorite Insurance Agent 1st Place Lonnie Portner 2nd Place Bev Rossow 3rd Place Amie Johnson

Favorite Bank/Credit Union 1st Place US Bank 2nd Place Great Western 3rd Place Great Southern

Favorite Photographer 1st Place John Lee 2nd Place Audrey Oliphant 3rd Place Bob Hawkins

Favorite Insurance Agency 1st Place State Farm 2nd Place Hawkeye Mutual 3rd Place Clemon-Maki

Favorite Place for an Oil Change 1st Place Cappy’s 2nd Place Rick’s Amoco 3rd Place Magnum

Any day is a great day to eat Ice Cream!

A BIG ThAnk You Favorite Dessert & Ice Cream Thank You!

to the best customers in town!

Ice Cream • Sandwiches • A Whole Lot More!

Cardinal Corner

Voted Your Favorite Place for Tacos!

We’re also one of your favorites for french fries & mexican food!

Muchos Gracias from your friends at

321 S. 2nd Ave. W., Newton Locally owned & operated by Brandy & Jody Conner

Call Ahead Orders Welcome! 792-8143 Hours: M-F 11 am-9 pm; Sat. & Sun. 2 pm-9 pm

2106 1st Ave. E., Newton

Favorite Beauty Salon 1st Place Just Teasin’ 2nd Place Eclips 3rd Place Posh

Thank You for voting

Your Favorite Place to Rent Movies!

Bring this ad in for a FREE Rental from our “Favorites” section

Thank you also for supporting local community jobs.

308 1st Ave. E., Newton 791-9974

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For over 39 years we have strived to provide you with competitive price, products and service.

Thank you for voting us your #1 Appliance Store!

Don’s Town & CounTry

1000 1st Ave. E. • Newton • 641-792-8811 Mon. 9-6; Tues.-Thurs. 9-5:30; Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-12

#1 RADIO STATION!!!

KCOB Radio has served Newton and Jasper County for the past 57-years. The programming emphasis has always been on local events. Nowadays you’ll find a different music format on the two dial positions.

On 1280AM, KCOB features news and information each morning and hits of the 60s, 70s and early 80s throughout the day. You’ll hear songs from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Supremes, Temptations, Jim Croce, the Carpenters, Bread, the Eagles, CCR, Huey Lewis & The News and many more.

On 95.9 FM, KCOB plays today’s country music hits from the likes of Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Trace Adkins, Taylor Swift, George Strait, Lady Antebellum, Josh Turner, Sugarland, Zac Brown Band and Rascal Flatts while mixing in classic country sounds from Alabama, Ronnie Milsap and Kenny Rogers just to name a few.

KCOB also provides coverage of the Newton Cardinals football and basketball games and is an affiliate station of Major League Baseball’s St. Louis Cardinals.

Sports Director Terry Walter has been with KCOB for over 22-years and News Director Randy Van has been keeping listeners informed for nearly 2 decades.

Dr. Rabedeaux and his staff would like to THANK YOU for voting

The Dental Practice Favorite Dental Clinic in Jasper County Making Patient Care and Convenience our #1 Priority!

Don’t Wait to Make Your Next Appointment Call 641-792-1445 TODAY!

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Favorite Massage Day Spa 1st Place Posh 2nd Place Bliss 3rd Place Aleya

Favorite Gas Station 1st Place Casey’s 2nd Place HyVee 3rd Place Kum and Go

Favorite Barber 1st Place Jason Webster 2nd Place Razor’s Edge 3rd Place Rialto

Favorite Place to Buy Tires 1st Place Cappy’s 2nd Place Magnum 3rd Place Barney’s

Favorite Glasses 1st Place Eye Care Center 2nd Place Newton Eye Clinic 3rd Place Wal-Mart

Favorite Chiropractor 1st Place Mattes Chiropractic 2nd Place Hunter Chiropractic Clinic 3rd Place Koenen Chiropractic

Favorite Place to Buy Furniture 1st Place Store for Homes 2nd Place Newton Furniture 3rd Place Homemakers Favorite Place to Buy Carpet 1st Place Floor Store 2nd Place Lowe’s 3rd Place Menard’s Favorite Place to Buy a Cellphone 1st Place US Cellular 2nd Place Verizon 3rd Place Sprint

Favorite Daycare Center 1st Place Peck 2nd Place Kindercare 3rd Place YMCA Favorite Place to Buy Appliances 1st Place Don’s 2nd Place Sears 3rd Place Best Buy Favorite Dentist 1st Place The Dental Practice 2nd Place Associated Dentists 3rd Place Dr. Kuhn

Maytag Park

Voted #1

for favorite place to take the kids.

Thank you for another great season in the Newton City Parks!

113 S. 2nd Ave. E. • 641-792-8300

Thank you for voting us Newton’s #1 Dry Cleaner 15% discount on all in-house cleaning when presenting this ad

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Thanks . . . to our customers voting us your #1 choice for buying tires & #1 choice for an oil change

Check with us for all Total Car Care.

Bob McCormick 220 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 (641) 792-7894 • Fax (641) 792-1703 Email: tpnewton@pcpartner.net

7:00pm Saturday Nite Ignite

Every Saturday Night!

Everyone Welcome!

ss e l B God You!

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Favorite Heating/Cooling 1st Place Brookwood 2nd Place Brooker 3rd Place Warnick and Reeves

Favorite Plumber 1st Place Brookwood 2nd Place Brooker 3rd Place Warnick and Reeves

Favorite Electrician 1st Place Van Maanen 2nd Place Darrell Hackathorn 3rd Place Todd Heaberlin

Favorite Landscaper 1st Place Garden Gate 2nd Place Earl May 3rd Place All Seasons

Park Centre would like to say thank you to Jasper County for voting us #1 Favorite Assisted Living Facility Park Centre takes pride in being able to transform the aging experience with the creation of a continuum of wellness designed to engage and empower older adults to live longer, healthier lives.

Park Centre - Jasper County’s only Continuing Care Retirement Community meeting all of your retirement and healthcare needs.

641-791-5000 • 500 First Street North Newton, IA www.wesleylife.org

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Favorite Garage Door Technician 1st Place Door Dr. 2nd Place Gary Ryther 3rd Place Overhead Door Favorite Carpenter 1st Place Shawn Swank 2nd Place Moorman Construction 3rd Place D&M

2nd Place Bill Shields 3rd Place Greg Christy Favorite Bookstore 1st Place Book Trader 2nd Place Mattingly’s 3rd Place Barnes & Noble

Favorite Auctioneer 1st Place A-1

Favorite Park 1st Place Maytag Park 2nd Place Agnes Patterson 3rd Place Woodland

Thanks to everyone for voting us #1 for Breakfast and one of your favorites for hamburgers & lunch.

Since taking ownership last spring, we have strived to bring you the most delicious homecooked meals at affordable prices. Thank you for your business.

Marge, Dee and Gary

Midtown Cafe

Northeast corner of Newton Square 792-7277

Favorite Place to Camp 1st Place Red Rock 2nd Place Rock Creek 3rd Place Rolling Acres Favorite Community Event 1st Place Thanks with Franks 2nd Place 4th of July Parade 3rd Place Thunder Nights Favorite Small Town 1st Place Newton

I am truly honored to be voted

#1 Agent and #1 Agency Thank You Lonnie Portner 792-6000 123 E. 2nd St. S.

2nd Place Kellogg 3rd Place Baxter Favorite Exercise 1st Place YMCA 2nd Place Anytime Fitness 3rd Place Home Favorite Church 1st Place The Way 2nd Place Community Heights 3rd Place Sacred Heart

Welcome to Delicious!

We appreciate our guests voting us #1 for • Favorite Hamburger and one of your favorite places for … French Fries and Fast food Thank you so much!

LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR STATE FARM IS THERE.®

Providing Insurance and Financial Services statefarm.com® State Farm Insurance Companies • Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois

1650 W. 19th St. S., Newton 641-787-9900

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Thank You . . .

for voting KCOB the #1 radio station in Jasper County!

6 am-10 am

Burney

2 Pm - 6 Pm

Joe SWanSon

6 Pm-9 Pm

randy Van

neWS

Congratulations to Jamie Grout and Joe Swanson from KCOB and Energy 106.7 on being the #1 & #2 Radio Personalities!

Jamie GrouT

Catch Jamie during the Morning Jolt with Jamie and Jones Monday thru Friday 6 AM - 10 AM on Energy 106.7 FM Also hear Jamie 10 AM - 2 PM on KCOB 95.9 FM

1500 W. 18th St. S. Newton 641-792-3447

Favorite Darts/Pool 1st Place Scoreboard 2nd Place

Thank You For Voting Us One of the Top Insurance Companies in Jasper County

Favorite Book 1st Place Bible 2nd Place 50 Shades of Grey 3rd Place Hunger Games Favorite Author 1st Place Stephen King 2nd Place John Grisham 3rd Place Nicholas Sparks

We appreciate your votes!

Customer Appreciation Days Nov. 9th, 10th & 11th Homemade Cookies • Watch for our special giveaway

The Dressing Room 322 S. 2nd Ave. W., • Newton • 641-792-0783 Gary Clemon

Dale Maki

Jeff Maki

Sarah Hickman

Coupon

In appreciation of your business Bring in this coupon for a FREE fountain drink.

Linda Allan

Ann Cratty

Lori Ruble

Lori Jurgensen

Clemon-Maki Insurance Associates

220 1st Ave. W., Newton 641-792-5040 Toll free 888-792-5040 www.clemonmaki.com

Our thanks for voting us your favorite place for a sandwich!

PJ’s Deli in the Courthouse Mall 101 1st Ave E., Newton • 641-792-0845

Coupon

We Love Our Customers!

Thank you for voting us #1 for your favorite salad bar and #1 place for chicken.

Manhattan 3rd Place Speakeasy

Favorite Place to Buy Lotto Tickets 1st Place Casey’s 2nd Place HyVee 3rd Place Ryan’s

Coupon

Terry WalTer

Favorite Politician 1st Place Dn Kelley 2nd Place Jeff Price 3rd Place Doug Bishop

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MANY THANKS! www.brookwoodinc.com

BROOKWOOD INC.

Heating • Plumbing • Air Conditioning

641-792-1186

#1 Favorite Heating and Cooling Business #1 Favorite Plumber Thank you so much for all your votes!

We appreciate your support and are proud to serve the residents of Jasper County for over 51 years!

24 Hour Service! Free Estimates!

Serving Newton & Surrounding Areas for 51 Years!

409 N. 23rd Ave. W., Newton

www.brookwoodinc.com

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Congratulations to this year’s winners!

Newton

Daily News