AGRICULTURE

Best Ag Equipment Sales

Whipp Sales & Service, Inc. – Clarinda

Best Ag Repair Shop

Lindeman Tractor, Inc. – Atlantic

Best Auction Company

Clarinda Livestock Auction, LLC – Clarinda

Best Excavation Company

Stamp Construction, LLC – Atlantic

Best Farm Supply Store

Cappels Ace Hardware – Atlantic

Best Feed Store

Davison Feed and Supply – Braddyville

Best Local Grain Elevator

Agriland FS, Inc. – Clarinda

Best Local Welder/Blacksmith

Tim McClaine (T and C Welding) – Shenandoah

Best Meat Locker

Atlantic Locker Services – Atlantic

Best Place for Metal Fabrication/Machine Shop

CL Fabrication – Clarinda

Best Place to Buy Ag Chemicals

Ag Pro Solutions – Creston

Best Propane Provider

Sapp Bros. Petroleum – Shenandoah

Best Seed Dealer

*TIE* Joe Lydon (Lydon Seed) – Red Oak

Ag Pro Solutions – Creston

Best Large Animal Veterinarian

Southern Hills Veterinary Services – Corning / Creston

Best Small Animal Veterinarian

Southern Hills Veterinary Services – Corning / Creston

Best Wrecker Services

Richter & Son Towing – Atlantic

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AUTOMOTIVE

Best Alignment

Midwest Outlaw Garage – Shenandoah

Best Auto Body Shop

Snyder’s Auto Body – Clarinda

Best Auto Parts Store

NAPA Auto Parts / JB Parts & Supply – Clarinda

Best Brake Service

Midwest Outlaw Garage – Shenandoah

Best Car Repair

Midwest Outlaw Garage – Shenandoah

Best Car Wash

Roc Stop – Shenandoah

Best Local Car Dealer – New

Shore Motor Company – Clarinda

Best Local Car Dealer – Used

Shore Motor Company – Clarinda

Best Local Mechanic

Austin Rief (Midwest Outlaw Garage) – Shenandoah

Best Motorcycle Dealer

Loess Hills Harley-Davidson – Pacific Junction

Best Place For An Oil Change

Midwest Outlaw Garage – Shenandoah

Best Place To Buy Motorcycle Parts

Johnson Cycle Center – Shenandoah

Best Place To Buy Tires

Midwest Outlaw Garage – Shenandoah

Best Place To Get Your Car Detailed

Andrew’s Automotive Detailing – Bedford

Best Place To Service A Motorcycle

Johnson Cycle Center – Shenandoah

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BEAUTY & WELLNESS

Best Barber Shop

The Grizzly Beard – Shenandoah

Best Gym/Fitness Center

Shenandoah Medical Center Wellness Center

Best Hair Salon

Sirens Salon and Spa – Shenandoah

Best Local Spa

Sirens Salon and Spa – Shenandoah

Best Nail Salon

Uptown Styles – Clarinda

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EDUCATION

Best Community College

Iowa Western Community College – Council Bluffs

Best Dance School

Valley Dance Company – Shenandoah

Best Gymnastics Studio

Corning Gymnastics

Best Piano Teacher

Lori Veach – Clarinda

Best Public High School

Clarinda Community Senior High School 

Best Swimming Lessons

Clarinda Lied Center 

Favorite Teacher (Currently Teaching)

Misty Wissel – Clarinda High School

Favorite Teacher of All Time (Past or Present)

Cindy Novinger – Shenandoah Elementary

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ENTERTAINMENT

Best Bowling Alley

Red Oak Lanes 

Best Country Club

Clarinda Country Club 

Best Downtown Experience

Clarinda

Best Favorite Local Radio Station

KMA – Shenandoah

Best Golf Course

Shenandoah Golf Course 

Best Live Entertainment Venue

East of Omaha – Griswold

Best Local Festival

Clarinda Craft Carnival 

Best Local Place For A Date

J Bruner’s – Clarinda

Best Movie Theater

Legacy 3 Theatre – Shenandoah

Best Museum

Cass County Historical Society Museum – Griswold

Best Place For Kids Birthday Party

Clarinda Lied Center 

Best Swimming Facility

Clarinda Lied Center 

Best Wedding Venue/ Event Center

The Barn at Kent Farms – New Market

Best DJ

Aaron Chaney (AC Entertainment) – Council Bluffs

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FOOD & DINING

Best Atmosphere – Dining

J’s Pizza & Steak House – Clarinda

Best Bar

Wicked Wendys – New Market

Best Caterer

Classic Cafe – Malvern

Best Family Restaurant

J’s Pizza & Steak House – Clarinda

Best Farmers Market

New Market Farmers Market 

Best Fine Dining

Primrose – Corning

Best Food Truck

Juan’s Mexican Grill – Clarinda

Best Grocery Store

Fareway – Clarinda

Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt

Frosty Trete – Bedford

Best Kid Friendly Restaurant

J’s Pizza & Steak House – Clarinda

Best Local Bakery

Sweet Desires Bakery – Corning

Best Local Fish Fry

Chuckwagon Restaurant – Adair

Best Local MicroBrewery

Keg Creek Brewing Company – Glenwood

Best Local Vineyard/Winery

Floating Vine – Corning

Best Meat Counter

Fareway – Clarinda

Best Mexican Restaurant

Plaza Azteca – Atlantic

Best Place For A Margarita

Casa De Oro – Red Oak

Best Place For A Sandwich

Ice House – Clarinda

Best Place For Asian Food

HuHot Mongolian Grill – Council Bluffs

Best Place For BBQ

Junction Cafe – Bedford

Best Place For Breakfast

Robin’s Nest Cafe and Bakery – Clarinda

Best Place For Coffee

Tru Bru Coffee House – Clarinda

Best Place For Dessert

The Sugar Makery – Shenandoah

Best Place For French Fries

J’s Pizza & Steak House – Clarinda

Best Place For Fresh Donuts

The Donut Stop – Shenandoah

Best Place For Fried Chicken

Pizza Ranch – Atlantic

Best Place For Lunch

J’s Pizza & Steak House – Clarinda

Best Place For Seafood/Fish

Depot Restaurant & Lounge – Shenandoah

Best Place To Buy Produce

Fareway – Clarinda

Best Place To Get A Hamburger

J’s Pizza & Steak House – Clarinda

Best Place To Get A Pizza

J’s Pizza & Steak House – Clarinda

Best Place To Get A Tenderloin Sandwich

Darrell’s Place – Hamlin

Best Place To Order A Custom Cake

The Sugar Makery – Shenandoah

Best Steakhouse

J Bruner’s – Clarinda

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HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Best Ambulance Service

Clarinda Regional Health Center 

Best Chiropractor

Dr. Jeff McCoy – Shenandoah

Best Dentist

 Dr. Tony Ewigman – Clarinda Family Dentistry

Best Emergency Room

Clarinda Regional Health Center 

Best Family Physician (Clinic)

Clarinda Regional Health Center 

Best Home Healthcare Provider

Pure Health Services – Clarinda

Best Hospital

Clarinda Regional Health Center – Clarinda

Best Mental Health Care Clinic

Clarinda Mental Health Center

Best Nursing Home

 Accura HealthCare of Shenandoah

Best Optometry/Family Vision Clinic

Eyecare Associates of Southwest Iowa – Shenandoah

Best Orthopedic Clinic

Clarinda Regional Health Center 

Best Pediatric Clinic

Clarinda Regional Health Center 

Best Pharmacy

SMC Community Pharmacy – Shenandoah

Best Physical Therapy Department

Pure Rehabilitation – Clarinda

Best Podiatry Clinic

Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Retirement/Assisted Living

Eiler Senior Living – Clarinda

Best Walk-In Clinic

Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Women’s Healthcare Clinic

Shenandoah Medical Center

Best Hospice Care

Clarinda Regional Health Center

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Best Aesthetic Dermatologist or Dermatologist

Dena Herzberg – Shenandoah Medical Center

Best Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant

Dale Stogdill – Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Family Physician

Dr. William Shelton – Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Mental Healthcare Provider

Benn Rayment – Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Optometrist/Family Vision Provider

Dr. Jacob Muller – Eyecare Associates of Southwest Iowa – Shenandoah

Best Orthopedist

Mandy Woods – Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Pediatrician

Dr. Rosemary Koeppel – Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Personal or Sports Trainer-Individual

Logan Wood – Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Physical Therapist

Kenda Stogdill – Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Podiatrist

Dr. John Lazoritz – Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Specialty Physician

Dr. Devon Webster – Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Women’s Health Provider

Kirsten Hamilton – Clarinda Regional Health Center

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HOME SERVICES

Best Concrete/Masonry Company

3D Construction, Inc. – Clarinda

Best Door Installation Company

Integrity Construction of Southwest Iowa – Shenandoah

Best Electrician

Kirchert Electric – Essex

Best Garage Door Provider/Installer

Rigid Edge Exteriors, LLC – Anita

Best Heating/Cooling Installation & Repair

Wallin Plumbing & Heating – Clarinda / Shenandoah

Best Home Builder/General Contractor

Integrity Construction of Southwest Iowa – Shenandoah

Best Landscaping/Lawn Care Company

Legendary Lawn Care – Clarinda

Best Local Painter (Commercial/Residential)

Hilding Painting – Red Oak

Best Local Plumbing Company

Stouder Plumbing, LLC – Glenwood

Best Local Roofing Company

Rigid Edge Exteriors, LLC – Anita

Best Mortgage Company

Rolling Hills Bank & Trust – Atlantic

Best Place For Appliance Repair

S & S Appliance – Clarinda

Best Real Estate Office

Jim Hughes Real Estate – Shenandoah

Best Siding Installation Company

*TIE* Integrity Construction of Southwest Iowa – Shenandoah

Rigid Edge Exteriors, LLC – Anita

Best Tree Removal Service

RC Tree Service, Inc. – Clarinda

Best Window Installation Company

Rigid Edge Exteriors, LLC – Anita

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LIVING

Best Chamber Of Commerce

Clarinda Chamber of Commerce

Best Funeral Home

Nishna Valley Funeral Home – Shenandoah

Best Local Charity

Partners in Exceptional Care – Clarinda

Best Mayor

Craig Hill – Clarinda

Best Place To Live

Clarinda

Best Place To Volunteer

Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Place To Work

Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Place To Worship

New Beginnings Church – Shenandoah

Best Public Library

Lied Public Library – Clarinda

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PEOPLE OF THE YEAR

Best Accountant

Amanda Vorhies (Amanda Vorhies Tax & Accounting) – Clarinda

Best Appliance Repairman

S & S Appliance – Clarinda

Best Auctioneer

Austin Ascherl (Triple A Auctions) – Clarinda

Best Banker

Dan Comer (Bank Iowa) – Clarinda

Best Barber

Amanda Adams (The Grizzly Beard) – Shenandoah

Best Bartender

Wendy Weaver (Wicked Wendys) – New Market

Best Carpet/Flooring Installer

Luc Berndt (Berndt Carpentry) – Clarinda

Best CEO/Owner

Chuck Nordyke (Clarinda Regional Health Center) – Clarinda

Best Chef

Mandy Holmes (Clarinda Regional Health Center) – Clarinda

Best Financial Advisor

Elizabeth Davison (Farm Bureau) – Clarinda / Shenandoah

Best Hair Stylist

Cassie Lundgren (Hello. Magnolia Salon and Boutique) – Shenandoah

Best Handyman

Scott Warrick – Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Insurance Agent

Lance Cornelius (State Farm) – Shenandoah

Best Lawyer

Kyle Marcum (Watson & Ryan PLC) – Clarinda

Best Local Contractor

Zach McGargill (Integrity Construction of Southwest Iowa) – Shenandoah

Best Mail Carrier/Postal Carrier

Mark Evans – Creston

Best Massage Therapist

Courtney Myers (Myers Massage) – Clarinda

Best Photographer

Heather Marsh (Artistic Images by Heather Marsh) – Clarinda

Best Real Estate Agent

Amy Zwickel (Jim Hughes Real Estate) – Shenandoah

Best Tattoo Artist

Jason Waters – Red Oak Tattoo Company

Best Used Car Salesman

Dakin Wilcoxson (Shore Motor Company) – Clarinda

Best Yoga Instructor

Michelle Wilson (Radiant Wellness Solutions) – Creston

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SERVICES

Best Cable Company

Farmers Mutual Telephone Company – Stanton

Best Cell Phone Provider

Verizon – Council Bluffs

Best Child Care/Daycare Center

Grandma’s House Daycare – Clarinda

Best Cleaning Service

McQueen’s Carpet Cleaning – Shenandoah

Best Customer Service (Non-Retail)

Clarinda Regional Health Center

Best Hotel/Bed & Breakfast

Riverbend Heritage Lodge – Red Oak

Best Insurance Team

United Group Insurance – Shenandoah

Best Local Artist

Tracy Lovett – Sidney

Best Local Bank

Bank Iowa – Clarinda

Best Local Graphic Artist

BA Marketing and Publicity – Shenandoah

Best Local Internet Company

Farmers Mutual Telephone Company – Stanton

Best Local Tattoo Shop

Red Oak Tattoo Company

Best Local Website Designer

BA Marketing and Publicity – Shenandoah

Best Photography Studio

Artistic Images by Heather Marsh – Clarinda

Best Place To Get Your Pet Groomed

Corn Dawgs – Red Oak

Best Storage Facility

Song Dog Towing – Shenandoah

Best Trash Collection Company

Southwest Sanitation – Clarinda

Best Travel Agent

Travel Place, Inc. – Stanton

Best Computer Service and Repair

Shenandoah Medical Center IT Department

Best Managed Service Provider

Tech Support Services, Inc. – Essex

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SHOPPING

Best Antique Store

D & D Treasures – Clarinda

Best Appliance Store

S & S Appliance – Clarinda

Best Customer Service – Retail

Clarinda Flower Shop 

Best Firework Stand

Top Notch Fireworks – Creston

Best Flower Shop

Clarinda Flower Shop

Best Furniture Store

Coen’s Home Furnishings – Creston

Best Gift Boutique

Whispering Pines Boutique & Home Decor – Clarinda

Best Gun Store

McCunn Specialty Firearms – Massena

Best Hardware/Home Improvement Store

Cappels Ace Hardware – Atlantic

Best Home Decor Store

Three Little Birds Marketplace – Creston

Best Liquor Store

Ding’s Honk’n Holler – Clarinda

Best Local Toy Store

Hedgie’s Books, Toys & More – Bedford

Best Pet Supply Store

Tractor Supply Co. – Red Oak

Best Place For Garden/Nursery Products

Earl May Garden Center – Shenandoah

Best Place To Buy A Mattress

Coen’s Home Furnishings – Creston

Best Place To Buy Carpet/Flooring

J & A Flooring – Creston

Best Place To Buy Memorial/Monuments

Clinton L. Allen Monuments, Inc. – Clarinda

Best Place To Buy Paint

Akin Building Center – Clarinda

Best Place To Buy Wine

Fire & Salt Co. – Corning

Best Resale/Consignment Store

The Market on Main – Anita

Best Clothing Store – Children’s

The Wishing Well – Creston

Best Clothing Store – Men’s

Weil’s Clothing – Clarinda

Best Clothing Store – Women’s

The Paisley Rose Boutique – Creston

Best Jewelry Store

Goldsmith Gallery, LTD – Red Oak

Best Place To Buy Nursing Scrubs

County Line Design – Shenandoah

Best Place To Rent A Tux

Weil’s Clothing – Clarinda

Best Shoe Store

Brown’s Shoe Fit – Shenandoah

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