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Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 – Page 2 For a two week period in late October, the Newton News, Jasper County Tribune, PCM Explorer and the Jasper County Advertiser asked readers to vote for their favorite businesses. Over 8,000 votes were tallied from the 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 Jasper County. These certificates recognize our winners. Please congratulate them all on their accomplishments!
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First Place
Dimensions
Accounting P.C. Second Place Branderhorst, PLC Third Place
John Fredrickson Accounting
Favorite
Jasper County
Antique Shop
First Place
Relics Second Place Many Treasures
Favorite Jasper County Auto Repair Shop
First Place Cappy’s Tire & Auto Service
Second Place – Tie
Barney’s Rick’s Amoco Third Place
Magnum Automotive
Favorite Jasper County Bakery
First Place Hy-Vee Second Place LaRose Marie Bakery & Boutique Third Place Stacy’s Sweetstuff
Favorite Jasper County Bar/Tavern
First Place
The Cellar Peanut Pub–Newton Second Place Okoboji Grill Third Place Gezellig Brewing Company
Favorite Jasper County Barbeque Restaurant
First Place Moo’s BBQ Second Place Prim Country BBQ & Catering Third Place Smokin J’s
Favorite Jasper County Barber
First Place
Shawn Wade Second Place – Tie Nancy Danks Paul Kool Teri @ E-Clips
Favorite Jasper County Body Shop
First Place Sullivan Auto Body
Second Place Barney’s Services, Inc. Third Place BZ Auto
Favorite Jasper County Book Retailer
First Place Book Trader Tan America Second Place Mattingly Music, Book & Hobby Third Place Choices
Favorite Jasper County Breakfast Location
First Place Perkins Second Place Hy-Vee Third Place Newton Family Restaurant
Favorite Jasper County Butcher/Meat Department
First Place Fareway Meat & Grocery
Second Place Sully Community Locker Third Place Hy-Vee Grocery Store
Favorite Jasper County Camping Venue
First Place Kellogg RV Park Second Place Rock Creek State Park Third Place Ashton Park
Favorite Jasper County Car Dealership (New and/or Used)
First Place
Lauterbach Buick GMC Second Place Gregg Young Third Place Thatcher Auto Center (Baxter)
Favorite Jasper County Caterer
First Place Magg Family Catering, LLC Second Place – Tie Hy-Vee Grocery Store Moo’s BBQ Third Place Prime Country BBQ & Catering
Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 – Page 3 Thank You for voting us as one of the Best Manufacturers in Jasper County! Headquartered in Newton since 1948 Newton’s only locally owned full service bank for over 80 years. 100 N. 2nd Ave. W. Newton 641-792-3010 www.fnnbbank.com SM-NE674841-1125 ✓ THE BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION Serving The Area Since 1981! 641-792-6412 • 800-568-2341 www.lauterbachcars.com 2900 1st Ave. E., Newton Thanks to everyone who voted us as your favorite car dealership (new and used) in Jasper County! SALES • SERVICE • LEASING PARTS • AUTO BODY REPAIR
Favorite
Jasper County Accounting Firm
“Our Mission... Is Your Vision” BEST Eye Care Center BEST Place To Buy Glasses BEST Eye Doctors in Jasper County Doctors of Optometry Phone Answered 24 Hours For Emergencies www.eyecarecenterofnewton.com 100 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, IA 641-792-7900 THANK YOU for voting us #1 Chad E. Klein, O.D. Brandon J. Tish, O.D. Kristi K. Rhoads, O.D.
Favorite Jasper County Chiropractor
First Place
Dr. Steven Mattes, DC Second Place Dr. Jay Koenen, DC Third Place
Dr. Kevin Parsons, DC
Favorite
Jasper County Church
First Place
Newton Church of the Way
Second Place Community Heights Alliance Church Third Place
First Baptist Church, Newton
Favorite Jasper County Clothing Retailer/Boutique
First Place
Next Chapter Boutique
Second Place Siverado Jewelry Third Place – Tie
Fine Things Reclaimed La Rose Marie Bakery & Boutique
Favorite Jasper County Coffee Spot
First Place
Uncle Nancy’s Coffee House Second Place Scooter’s Coffee Third Place La Rose Marie Bakery & Boutique
Favorite Jasper County Communty Festival/Event
First Place Holiday Lights Second Place Courthouse Christmas Lighting Third Place Fourth of July
Favorite Jasper County Convenience Store
First Place Kwik Star Second Place Casey’s Third Place Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh
Favorite Jasper County Dance/Gymnastics Center
First Place InMotion Second Place YMCA Third Place Steppin Out Dance
Favorite Jasper County Dental Practice
First Place
The Dental Practice Second Place
Van Hemert Family Dentistry, PC Third Place Associated Dentists
Favorite Jasper County Dentist
First Place
Dr. Steve Rabedeaux Second Place Dr. Jonathan Van Hemert Third Place Dr. Jacob Parsons
Favorite Jasper County Dinner Spot
First Place
La Cabana Second Place ‑ Tie Okoboji Grill
Val’s Fine Dining Third Place Culver’s Favorite Jasper County Disc Golf Course
First Place Maytag Park Second Place Woodland Park
The Krumm Center
Jasper County’s Best Event Venue- 2nd Place
3000 N. 4th Ave.
Phone: 641-791-3021 www.newtonarboretum.com
Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 – Page 5 The natural choice for all of life’s most important events & celebrations!
Thank you for voting
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US STILL #1 BEST LUNCH & SANDWICH SHOP 101 1ST AVE E, NEWTON, IA 50208 MAIN: (641) 792-0845 • FAX: (641) 792-0512 WWW.PJSDELI.COM SM-NE573026-1125
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Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 – Page 6 North West Corner of the Square • Newton 641-787-1206 Hours: M-F 10-5:30; Sat. 10-4 Open Sundays after Thanksgiving, 1-4 p.m. As a thank you, clip this ad for 20% OFF one Christmas item of your choice Expires Dec. 24, 2022 One coupon per customer. THANK YOU JASPER COUNTY for voting us Best Decor Store! Favorite Jasper County Electrician (business or individual) First Place Nate Smith Second Place Brooker Plumbing & Heating Third Place Brookwood, Inc. Favorite Jasper County Event Venue
Place Sugar Grove Vineyard & Gathering Place Second Place Newton Arboretum & Botanical Garden Third Place Legacy Plaza Favorite Jasper County Exercise/Fitness Center First Place YMCA Second Place Anytime Fitness Third Place Cornfed CrossFit Favorite Jasper County Eye Care Center
Place Eye Care Center of Newton Second Place Newton Eye Clinic,
Favorite Jasper County Family Restaurant First Place Culver’s Second Place La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant Third Place Coffee Cup Cafe Favorite Jasper County Fast Food Restaurant First Place Culver’s Second Place Burger King Third Place Taco John’s Favorite Jasper County Financial Institution (Bank or Credit Union) First Place FNNB Second Place Advantage Credit Union Third Place Bank Iowa - Newton Favorite Jasper County Financial Planner
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Place HyVee
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Place Baqara Floral at the ThunderDome Thank you for voting us one of your favorite places to buy books in Jasper County! Mattingly Music,Books and Hobby 641-792-3250 West Side of the Square, Newton • www.mattinglymusic.com
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Min S Pak, M.D. Second Place Dr. Pat Edwards, M.D. Third Place Kelsey Tish, ARNP, FNP-C
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First Place Baxter Comfort Solutions Second Place Brooker Plumbing & Heating Third Place Warnick & Reeves Mechanical
Favorite Jasper County Home Builder
First Place Moorman Construction, Inc Second Place Skokan Construction Third Place Illingworth Construction Favorite Jasper County Home Decore Store
First Place Farmers Wife Second Place Fine Things Reclaimed Third Place Deckerations
Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 – Page 7 Thank You for voting in jasper county SM-NE674854-1125 2nd Favorite realagency!estate 736 N 3rd Avenue E | Newton | 641-792-5656 agency! 2nd Favorite realtor, Jeremy Dittmer! Thank You for voting Earl May as the 2nd SM-NE674873-1125
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Favorite Jasper County Furniture
First Place Store for Homes Second Place Dave’s Wholesale Third Place Newton Furniture Favorite Jasper County Garden Center/ Nursery
First Place Theisen’s Second Place Earl May Third Place Coxes Greenhouse–Newton
Favorite Jasper County Golf Course
Place Westwood Golf Course Second Place Oakland Acres Favorite Jasper County Grocery Store
Place Fareway Meat & Grocery Second Place Hy-vee Food Store Third Place Monroe Foods
Favorite Jasper County Hair Salon
First Place Aleya Salon Suites & Day Spa Second Place Headlines Hair & Tan Studio Third Place Halo Salon & Spa Favorite Jasper County Hair Stylist
First Place Monica Rae Second Place Julie Fitzgerald Third Place Nancy Danks
Favorite Jasper County Health Care Provider (Doctor)
Favorite Jasper County Heating/Cooling Company
641.521.5775 • 110 N. 2nd Ave W., Newton Baby • Children • Men’s • Women’s Shoes Accessories • Purses • Gifts Now Selling Cheeses Thank you for voting us Favorite Retailer/Boutique in Jasper County.
Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 – Page 8 Grocery 792-7950 • Meat 792-3325 120 N. 3rd Ave. E., Newton Store Hours: 7 am to 9 pm We at Fareway are honored to be Voted: Best Butcher/Meat Department Best Grocery Store Thank You! We are grateful for our customer’s patronage. Especially the shoppers in training. SM-NE537018-1125 L to R: Caysen Heath and Hayden Heath. Thank you www.baxtercs.com 120 S. Main Street, Baxter, IA 50028 641-328-5202 JASPER COUNTY for voting us #1 for Best Heating and Cooling Company in Jasper County 6 YEARS in a row We are honored to receive awards in multiple categories this year. We truly appreciate it! Where you will find Service, Solutions, and Your Smile. 1919 1st Ave E., Newton, IA www.thedentalpractice.net 641.792.2780 Thank you for voting us Best Dental Practice and Best Dentist
Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 – Page 9 SULLIVAN AUTO BODY FAVORITE AUTO REPAIR & FAVORITE TIRE RETAILER FAVORITE BODY SHOP Service the Way it Should Be 1400 S. 5th Ave East Newton, IA 50208 (641) 792-2006 info@sullivanautobody.com 220 1st Ave East Newton, IA 50208 (641) 792-7894 info@cappystire.com THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES! Best Pizza 12 E. Front St. • Colfax, Iowa • 515-674-3664 Thanks for voting us #1 in Jasper County 2 years running. We truly appreciate all of the community support during the last year. We are always looking for talented friendly staff to join our winning team. SM-NE674872-1125 Follow us on 110 N 5th Ave W • Newton, Iowa • 641-792-0115 We also appreciate your votes resulting in 2nd Favorite Physical Therapy for ProRehab at Newton Village Thank you Readers for voting Newton Village 1st in Favorite Jasper County Retirement/Senior Living Community! 2022 Governor’s Award Recipeint AWARD WINNING SERVICE! Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, Memory Care, Independent Living and Assisted Living Apartments currently available!
Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 – Page 10 U n rav e l U r T rav e l THANK YOU for Voting us your Favorite Travel Agency! Lisa Griffith 641-526-3272 www.UnravelUrTravel.com | lisa@UnravelUrTravel.com FLST# 39068 • CST# 2034468-50 • HST# TAR-7058 • WAST# 603-399-504 SM-NE573081-1125 Dean R Reed Agent 115 W. 2nd St. N Newton, IA 50208 Bus 641.792.2160 dean@deanreedinsurance.com www.deanreedinsurance.com Great Service and Great Rates! Thank you for Voting us one of your favorite Insurance Agents and Insurance Agencies in Jasper County. THANK YOU! SM-NE573031-1125 Thank you for voting us first in multiple categories this year. We appreciate your loyalty, trust and referrals. We are truly honored! 710 First Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 Office: 641-792-2058 Janee, Ann, Diane, Sherry, Hailey, Beth. Not pictured : Sara DIMENSIONS ACCOUNTING PC Accounting and Income Taxes
Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 – Page 11 Thanks for voting Newton Kinetic Edge #1 in Physical Therapy in 2022! We’re so pleased you’ve chosen us for all your physical therapy needs! 866-588-0230 • KineticEdgePT.com oskaloosa & centerville 641-791-9675 • KineticEdgePT.com Newton & Colfax Whether it’s rehab after surgery, addressing a new or recurring pain, or resolving a movement issue, the experts at Kinetic Edge are here for you and ready to help you live your best life! Give us a call today! Lonnie M Portner, Agent 123 E 2nd Street S Newton, IA 50208 Bus: 641-792-6000 lonnie.portner.p4jn@statefarm.com Thank you for voting for me and State Farm as one of the top insurance agencies in Jasper County. SM-NE573030-1125 Favorite Jasper County Home Remodeler/ Contractor First Place RabWorks, LLC Second Place Sly Construction Third Place Plumb Construction Favorite Jasper County Ice Cream Spot First Place Jersey Freeze Second Place Cardinal Corner Third Place Dairy Queen Favorite Jasper County Insurance Agency First Place Clemon Maki Insurance Second Place Dean Reed - State Farm Insurance Agent Third Place Lonnie Portner - State Farm Insurance Agent Favorite Jasper County Insurance Agent First Place Darin Eide Second Place Alex Modlin Third Place Dean Reed - State Farm Insurance Agent Favorite Jasper County Landscaping Firm
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First Place RabWorks, LLC Second Place –
Garden Gate Landscaping, LTD
Favorite Jasper County Law Firm
Liquor Store
First Place Otto Law Office, PLLC Second Place Walker, Billingsley & Bair Third Place Caldwell, Brierly & Chalupa, PLLC Favorite Jasper County
Liquors
Local
First Place Hy-Vee Second Place New Star Third Place Pit Stop
Favorite Jasper County
Hotel/Motel
Happy Holidays! Thank you Monica D. Rae Voted #1 Favorite Hairstylist in Jasper County Located inside Aleya Salon Suites & Day Spa Suite #12 |112 N 2nd Ave W, Newton for supporting my small business over the years! SM-NE573060-1125 Thank you for voting us one of your favorite places to get tacos! 2106 1st Ave. E. • Newton 792-1798
First Place Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton, IA Second Place AmericInn by Wyndham – Newton
Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 – Page 12 7181 HWY F17 W - BAXTER, IOWA 50028 641-227-3650 MOORMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. CUSTOM HOME BUILDER KENDALL MOORMAN MOORMANCONST@PARTNERCOM.NET SM-NE573023-1125 Thank You Readers for voting Moorman Construction as the best home builder in Jasper County The Culver’s® Deluxe Value Basket 1st in Favorite Jasper County place to get Hamburger/Cheeseburger 1st in Favorite Jasper County Family Restaurant 1st in Favorite Jasper County Fast Food Restaurant 2 nd in Favorite Jasper County Lunch Restaurant 3 rd in Favorite Jasper County Dinner Spot Dine-in or Drive-up • I-80 Exit 164 Newton Locally owned and involved in your community Thank You For Voting us
Favorite Jasper County Massage Therapist
First Place
Leslie McNew –E-clips
Second Place Kacy Snyder Third Place – Tie Abbi Uitermarkt
Andrea Cooper
Favorite Jasper County Mexican Restaurant
First Place La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant
Second Place Los Amigos Third Place El Sombrero .
Favorite Jasper County Optometrist
First Place
Dr. Kristi Rhoads, OD Second Place Dr. Brandon Tish, OD Third Place Dr. Chad E. Klein, OD
Favorite Jasper County Park
First Place
Agnes Patterson Memorial Park Second Place Maytag Park Third Place Ashton Wildwood Park
Favorite Jasper County Pet Groomer
First Place
Teri Allen Second Place Pet A Coat Junction Grooming Third Place Delynn Britton
Favorite Jasper County Pharmacy
First Place
Hy-Vee Pharmacy Second Place Medicap® Pharmacy Third Place Walmart Parmacy
Favorite Jasper County Photographer
First Place
Sweet Magnolia Photography Second Place
Sander Visuals Third Place Katie Jane Photography L.L.C.
Favorite Jasper County Physical Therapy Center
First Place Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy Second Place Pro Rehab at Newton Village Third Place MercyOne Physical Therapy
Favorite Jasper County Place to get a Hamburger/ Cheeseburger
First Place
Culver’s Second Place Iowa’s Best Burger Cafe Third Place
Dan’s Sandwich Shop
Favorite Jasper County Place to get Fried Chicken
First Place Pizza Ranch Second Place KFC Third Place Kwik Star
Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 – Page 13 Thank you for your votes! SM-NE573069-1125 Thank you for your votes! Favorite Massage Therapist - Leslie McNew 1st Favorite Barber - Terri Sieler 2nd Favorite Tanning Salon - 3rd 225 1st Ave. West Newton, IA For voting us 2nd Favorite Travel Agency in Jasper County! We appreciate the vote of confidence! Thank You 100 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton 641-792-1980 www.jhtraveltours.com SM-NE573052-1125 Thank you for voting us your Favorite Coffee Spot and one of your Favorite Lunch Restaurants. 114 N 2nd Ave W., Newton | 641-787-9709 We appreciate YOU! Mon-Fri 10-5:30 • Sat 9-5 641-787-0353 • 103 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA SM-NE573053-1125 Thank you for voting us your Favorite Antique Shop in Jasper County! We appreciate your patronage! For voting us as the Favorite Hotel/Motel in Jasper County. Thank You 100 S Gregory Dr, Newton, IL 62448 (618) 783-5550 THANK YOU for voting us one of the top auto repair shops in Jasper County! RICK'S AMOCO 321 1st Ave. E, Newton • 792-8080 Favorite Jasper County Lunch Restaurant First Place P J’s Deli Second Place Culver’s
Manufacturer
Third Place Uncle Nancy’s Coffee House Favorite Jasper County
Tool
First Place Co-Line Manufacturing Second Place Cline
Third Place Graphic Packaging International
Favorite Jasper County Realtor
First Place
First Place Brooker Plumbing & Heating
First Place
Second Place Iowa Realty Third Place Advantage Real Estate
Jo Jenkins Second Place
Jeremy Ditttmer Third Place
Barb Barr
Favorite Jasper County Restaurant for a Steak Dinner
First Place
Montana Mike’s Steakhouse Second Place Val’s Fine Dining
Favorite Jasper County Restaurant for Tacos
First Place
La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant Second Place
Taco John’s Third Place
Los Amigos
Favorite Jasper County Retirement/
Senior Living Community
First Place Newton Village Second Place Park Centre Third Place Linden Place
Favorite Jasper County Roofer
First Place
Henning Roofing Second Place
5G Construction Third Place
More Than A Carpenter, LLC
Favorite Jasper County Sandwich Shop
First Place
PJ’s Deli
Second Place
Dan’s Sandwich Shop Third Place Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe
Favorite Jasper County Tanning Salon
First Place
Headlines Second Place Book Trader Tan America Third Place E-clips Hair & Tanning
Favorite Jasper County Tax Preparer
First Place
Dimensions Accounting, P.C. Second Place Branderhorst, PLC Third Place JMF Accounting
Favorite Jasper County Tire Retailer
First Place
Cappy’s Tire & Auto Service Second Place Hewitt’s Service Center Third Place
Magnum Automotive
Favorite
Jasper County Travel Agency
First Place
Unravel Your Travel Second Place JH Travel
Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 – Page 14 & Flooring 1701 1st Ave. West • Newton, Iowa 50208 storeforhomefurniture.com (641)792-2240 Thank you for voting Store for Homes your favorite furniture store in Jasper County! SM-NE573034-1125 SM-NE573049-1125
Favorite Jasper County Plumber/Plumbing Company
Second Place Pipe Pros Third Place Brookwood Inc. Favorite Jasper County Real Estate Agency
Re/Max Concepts
Favorite Jasper County Vet Clinic
First Place
Newton Animal Clinic
Second Place Parkview Animal Hospital Third Place Midland Prairie Veterinary Services
Favorite
Jasper County Veterinarian
First Place
Dr. Doug Dewolf Second Place Dr. Scott Curry Third Place Dr. Rebecca Smith
Favorite Place in Jasper County for a Maincure/ Pedicure
First Place
Halo Salon And Spa Second Place Tips & Toes Third Place The Nail Studio
Favorite Place in Jasper County for Margaritas
First Place
La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant Second Place Los Amigos Third Place El Sombrero
Favorite Place in Jasper County to Buy Glasses
First Place
Eye Care Center of Newton Second Place
Newton Eye Clinic
Favorite Place in Jasper County to Work
First Place
The Dental Practice Second Place Clemon Maki Insurance Third Place RabWorks, LLC
Favorite Restaurant in Jasper County to get a Pizza
First Place Georgioz Second Place Giovanni’s Third Place Casey’s
Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 – Page 15 THANK YOU for voting us your Favorite Roofer in Jasper County. 123 West Second Street North, Newton, Iowa 50208 641.792.7000 • www.ottolawyers.com General Practice, Including: Estate Planning • Trusts and Estates • Wills • Probate SM-NE573036-1125 Thank you For naming Otto Law PLLC your favorite law firm and in the top three places to get taxes prepared! L-R: Lucas W. Otto, Adam D. Otto, Mark A. Otto and Caitlin B. Otto Pit Stop Liquor is located on the North side of the road. COLDEST BEER IN TOWN! Convenient Drive Thru Window Wine, Energy Drinks, Mixers, Liquor, Ice, Pop, Snacks, E-Cigs & More. Walk-In Beer Cooler 1324 1st Ave. W. Newton 641-275-9035 pitstopliquors.com Thanks for voting Pit Stop one of the BEST LIQUOR STORE in Jasper County Welcome
Reader’s Choice - Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2022 –Page 16 #1 Home Remodeler/Contractor – 4 Years in a Row! #1 Landscaping Firm – 6 Years in a Row! #3 Favorite Place to Work Thank you Jasper County! Brad Rabedeaux info@rabworks.net 641 -521 -0110 www.rabworks.net
