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Area small businesses buoy communityBy JIM OFFNER

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WATERLOO — Local entrepre-neurs say they fill a crucial role because, as products of the Cedar Valley, they have a keen interest in the health of the community.

They also say they have a genu-ine feel for the health of the local business climate.

“One thing I will say about local businesses is reputation is very important to those people,” said Abby Burr, manager of the Family Video store at 3032 Ansborough Ave. in Waterloo. “They tend to provide the best customer ser-vice. The customers we cater to, that’s what they’re looking for.”

Burr points out that Family Video is one of the few remaining brick-and-mortar video stores in the Cedar Valley, which is impor-tant to the local market.

“Our competitors are silent competitors because there are a limited number of video-rent-al businesses to shop at,” she said. “The customers are look-ing for stores, to be waited on; they’re looking for what interests them. We’re here to meet those needs. It’s critical for growth of a community.”

Bill Colwell, who has run a Ford dealership in Hudson for 27 years, said his business is like a family.

“Some of the satisfying things is you see 30 to 40 employees and over the years you watch them

grow and they go from young people to families to kids in col-lege,” he said. “Just experiencing that with them to heading toward their retirement years is reward-ing in itself.”

In Colwell’s nearly three decades at the helm of his deal-ership, he said, the business has retained numerous long-time employees.

“We try to treat our employees like family, so you watch them grow like you do your own kids,” he said. “I bought out some busi-ness owners (Keith Motors) in Hudson 27 years ago, and there were six employees. Three of them are still here.”

Steve Dust, CEO of the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber, said the Cedar Valley is fortunate to have a variety of long-estab-lished local businesses anchoring the local economy.

“We sometimes tend to focus a great deal on the larger business-es that are located outside our area, but for us to really under-stand the strength of the Cedar Valley, we have to look at locally owned businesses of all sizes, from CBE Group to the Bertch family and Lost Island to have a real understanding of the impact of the strong locally owned busi-nesses,” Dust said. “Even when we look at the big guys, it gets lost that even though John Deere was a great place to grow, it was the

Waterloo Boy tractor they grew from but also the base of sup-pliers that was already here and the entrepreneurship that grew from ag-equipment demands that were here.”

Dust said the Cedar Valley is a natural hotbed for talent that enables local businesses to thrive.

“The employment levels, wealth and innovative base is all here because of locally owned businesses,” h said. “We contin-ually strive to celebrate locally owned efforts to make sure local-ly owned businesses are being served.”

Local businesses have long rec-ognized the strong talent pool available in their own backyards, said Bob Hellman, CEO of Hell-man Associates Inc., a Waterloo-based advertising agency.

“We draw from the local com-munity in recruiting,” he said. “A number of our people are from this general area, even though the majority of our clients are outside the marketplace. We recruit here; we bank locally; most of our sup-pliers are local folks. So, the busi-ness we bring in from outside

clients, literally, the income and processes are distributed locally, so to speak.”

It’s a “serious” responsibility, Hellman noted.

“We take our image in this mar-ketplace very seriously,” he said. “As I’ve said before, I’ve always been a supporter of the Cedar Valley. I as born and raised here. I think locally owned businesses are the mainstream of America,

quite frankly. I think that they’re the engine that drives American growth, Let’s face it: We have offices in Minneapolis and Colo-rado, but the work is done here locally and, as far as I’m con-cerned, it will always be done here locally.”

Jim Mudd, CEO of Mudd Advertising in Cedar Falls, concurred.

“There are several things I think that stand out about local businesses,” he said. “It naturally provides job that are important and include local people who have an opportunity to improve their skills.

“Secondary, in our case and other privately held companies, it brings in so much outside money to our banking system, which is really pertinent to the growth of the community. It’s not recycled money, so to speak. If you’re bringing in tens of mil-lions of dollars a month, that is the lifeblood of the community. That’s probably the No. 1 thing that’s good about locally owned enterprises. The profits stay here. The cash flow that is generated through the economy.”

Local businesses have long recognized the strong talent pool available in their own backyards, said Bob Hellman, CEO of Hellman Associates Inc., a Waterloo-based advertising agency.

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238 Waterloo Road • Hudson10 minutes from Waterloo and Cedar Falls

www.billcolwellford.com

1-800-300-6950 1-319-988-4153

Great people make GREAT companies!

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the PRESIDENTS AWARD, multiple times, as well as being BlueOval Certifi ed.

We’re HONORED to have served the Cedar Valley and surrounding counties for 27 years. Our EMPLOYEES take great pride in providing some of the best service

whether it’s Parts, Service, Sales, Finance and our Offi ce Support Staff.

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Colwell’s Ford 3

ServiceMaster by Harris 4Sulentic Fischels 4Waterloo Golf Headquarters 4

Karen’s Print Rite 5 Roth Jewelers 5

CBE Group 6Johnson Bakery 6Q&T Pharmacy 6

5th Street Tire 7 Agape Physical Therapy 7 A Step Ahead 7Petersen Hudson Hardware 7

Nagle Signs 8Overhead Door 8Sandee’s 8

Community Builders 9Loy & Loy 9Steere Homebuilders 9Wishbone 9

American Automotive 10 Stuber Trucks 10Waterloo Lumber Co. 10

BW Contractors 11Europa Cycle 11R.C. Willett Co. 11

Acton Optical 12Christensen & Sons 12 Farnsworth Electronics 12Jerry’s Furniture 12

Clark & Associates 13Fereday Heating Co. 13SouthTown 13Wheeler Auto Body 13

Bowers Masonry 14 Locke Funeral Home 14Windows By Pella 14

Rydell Chevrolet 15

Deery Brothers 16

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A Step Ahead Therapy Ctr., Inc.3606 Kimball Ave.,Waterloo, IA319-234-3736When Established: 2003Founder of Business: Kris MarcksPresent Owner: Kris MarcksNumber of Employees: 5What Type of Business:

A Step Ahead Therapy Center, Inc. is a private prac-tice physical therapy clinic up and running since September 2003.

After spending several years at a local hospital, owner Kris Marcks decided to open A Step Ahead Therapy Center, Inc. In contrast to previous employment she wanted to offer an environment that placed the patient’s needs and health as her first prior-ity. Kris’s main objective is to provide quality care without the confinements of a larger corporation.

In 2011, A Step Ahead Therapy Center worked toward becoming the first Physical Therapy clinic in the Cedar Valley with therapists certified in manual therapy. By blending these techniques with more current functional movement and stability tech-niques, we can show you how to get A Step Ahead.

Acton Optical3628 Kimball Ave.Waterloo, IA319-233-5246www.actonoptical.comWhen Established: 1962Founder of Business: Jewell ActonPresent Owner: Randy and Ruth BetsworthNumber of Employees: 3What Type of Business:Eyeglasses, contact lenses, non-prescription sunglasses. Call for exam referral. Located across from McDonalds.

Agape Therapy927 W. 4th Street Waterloo, IA319-833-9333The Den in Dike668 Main Street Dike, IA319-404-7844When Established: 1986Founder of Business: Cal and Deb IehlPresent Owner: Cal and Deb IehlNumber of Employees: 25What Type of Business: Physical, Occupational, Massage and Speech Therapies plus various well-ness services like Personal Training, Free Wellness

Education Classes, Wellness Evaluations. We are opening a fitness facility that has a Physical Therapy Treatment room, Massage Therapy room in Dike called The Den. It will open Aug. 6th during the Phil Krueger Memorial Run dur-ing Watermelon Day in Dike.

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We Print What You Need, To Run Your Business.

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AmericanAutomotive, Inc.1645 Lafayette St.Waterloo, IA 50703319-233-5665When Established: 1983Founder of Business:Jeff ScarbroughPresent Owner: Jeff and Jolene ScarbroughNumber of Employees: 6What Type of Business: Used car sales: cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. Vehicles are sold with a 3 month or 90 day limited warranty. Full service and auto repair facility with ASE Certified technicians.

Bowers Masonry, Inc.112 Sidehill Dr.Waterloo, IA 50701319-233-0168When Established: 1951Founder of Business: Max BowersPresent Owners:Mike and Lynn BowersNumber of Employees: 16What Type of Business:Paving, curb and gutter, drive-ways, commercial and residen-tial.

BW Contractors, Inc. Protective Matting SystemsPro-Tect-It of Iowa7741 Waverly RoadCedar Falls, IA 50613(319) 987-2070(319) 987-2754 faxwww.bwcontractorinc.comWhen Established: 1992Founder of Business: Bret & Steven WragePresent Owners:Bret & Steven WrageNumber of Employees: 13What Type of Business:

BW Contractors, Inc. specializes in machinery moving and rigging. We operate forklifts ranging from a 5,000 to 80,000 pound capacity. From single machine unloads to complete plant relocation, we are equipped to handle your every need. We also provide heated storage for machines and other equipment.

Protective Matting Systems provides temporary flooring or portable access roadways in places where damage can occur from trucks driving on unprotected surfaces. Easy to install, it supports up to 80 tons of weight, and can be used anywhere access or ground protection is needed. The 4’ x 8’ sheets will not warp, rot, or crack and is made in the USA. Once installed, you can move heavy equipment over grass, sand and dirt without the fear of getting stuck or destroying property.

Pro-Tect-It of Iowa is a shrink wrap system that provides a cost effective means to protect your products for transportation or for temporary or long-term storage. This is a perfect solution to outdoor storage without the monthly storage fee. There are no limits on shrink wrap applications. Any shape or size can be wrapped and protected. Next fall you may want to consider having your boat or camper shrink wrapped instead of paying costly storage fees.

CBE Group1309 Technology Parkway,Cedar Falls, IA 50613800-925-6686When Established: 1933Founder of Business: Vern NellisPresent Owners:Thomas PenalunaNumber of Employees: 563 Cedar Valley employees; 912 total employeesWhat Type of Business:

CBE serves local and nationwide organizations with unique and ethical debt col-lection services. CBE’s works with leading organizations in the health care, financial, utility, telecommunications, government and education industries. Our clients depend on CBE’s employees to help recover lost revenue due to unpaid services, fees, charges and loans.

We are committed to “Defining the future of debt collection” through ethical collection practices, innova-tion, consumer payment and financial literacy resources, and client satisfaction. Our internal rallying cry, “The Future of Debt Collection Starts with Me!” drives our workforce to take personal actions that have a positive impact on CBE’s commitment to the future.

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Christensen &Sons Concrete & Masonry3220 Panther LaneCedar Falls, IA 50613319-266-6202www.chriscrete.comWhen Established: 1932Founder of Business:Peter C. Christensen, Sr., born in Denmark and came to USA when he was 20 years old. He learned the Concrete & Masonry trade in Denmark. Peter worked for a local con-struction business while he learned the language and then started his own businessPresent Owners:Dennis C. Christensen and his wife Judy. Dennis worked with his Dad at a very young age, following in his footsteps. He learned to work hard, be self-motivated, and to be dedi-cated to his customers. Dennis became the owner of the busi-ness after his Mother and Dad were killed in a car accident in 1970.Number of Employees: Son, David Christensen and Son-in-law, Mitch Kirkpatrick, Our team shows great expertise in their field and is very dedi-cated to please the customers.What Type of Business:MUDJACKING – This is raising sunken concrete. SPECIALTY PATIOS – of exposed aggregate patios.

CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, AND SIDEWALKS. We have a new line of LOW WATT LIGHTING, which is installed flush with the concrete or brick – accent-ing driveways, sidewalks, and patio. LASER GRAPHICS – We have the capability to transfer your artwork, logo, or photograph and laser engrave the image on various materials and surfaces.

Clark & Associates Prosthetics & Orthotics527 Park LaneWaterloo, IA 50702319-233-8911 or 1-800-435-3803When Established: 1968Founder of Business:Dale ClarkPresent Owners:Dennis Clark, Dean Sturch, Andy Steele, John Costello and Travis CarlsonNumber of Employees: 18What Type of Business:For over 40 years the Clark family has been providing exceptional care to those requiring prosthetics and orthotics.

Bill Colwell Ford, Inc.238 Waterloo RoadHudson, IA319-988-4125When Established: 7-27-84Founder of Business:Bill ColwellPresent Owners:Bill Colwell, Blake ColwellNumber of Employees: 36What Type of Business:

27 years in business. Selling new and used vehicles region-

ally all across Cedar Valley. We continually work to improve customer satisfac-tion. We service all makes and models. Employees are our strength. Without them we could not succeed. Bill Colwell Ford is a franchised Ford dealer in Hudson, Iowa. We are a family owned and operated Ford Dealership ser-vicing Black Hawk, Benton, Tama, Grundy, and surround-ing counties. The dealership has been at the same location,

under the same ownership for 27 years now. We are fully certified in all departments including Parts, Service, Sales, and Finance. We have won numerous customer satisfaction awards, includ-ing Ford’s most prestigious PRESIDENTS AWARD, and again in 2009. As well as being BlueOval Certified.

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Community Builders Supply Co.1127 JeffersonWaterloo, IA319-232-6665800-728-6665When Established: 1962Founder of Business: J. George SkarlisPresent Owner: George Skarlis, John Skarlis, Mark OttNumber of Employees: 24What Type of Business:Home improvement contrac-tor. Sells and installs perma-nent siding, energy efficient replacement windows, roofing. All types residential improve-ments.

Europa Cycle and Ski4302 University Ave.Cedar Falls, IA319-277-0734www.europacycle.comWhen Established: 1972Founder of Business:Bob Beach 1973-1987Present Owners:Russ ClarkeNumber of Employees: 12 (full and part-time during spring/summer season)What Type of Business:Europa Cycle and Ski is a full service bicycle and cross country ski retail store. We sell Trek and Raliegh bicycles as well as tandems by Co-Motion and Cannondale

and recumbents and adult tricycles by Sun. We have bicycles and accessories for all ages. Our Service depart-ment is dedicated to keeping the Cedar Valley’s bicycles running smoothly and skis tuned to hit our cross country trails. Europa Cycle and Ski proudly supports the Cedar Valley Cyclists and Twisted Spoke cycling clubs and helps promote many bicycle and ski events through out the year. We support the sports!

Farnsworth Electronics, Inc.201 East Mullan Ave.Waterloo, IA 50703 319-234-6681Website:www.farnsworthelectronics.com and www.thatpartsplace.comWhen Established: 1922Founder of Business:Gerald G. FarnsworthPresent Owner: Jim FarnsworthWhat Type of Business: Waterloo, Iowa’s best kept secret! Farnsworth Electronics is a wholesale and retail distributor of industrial and commercial electronic parts and supplies. Gerald Farnsworth started the business in 1922 out of a chicken coop repairing radios. Gerald’s son, Jim, took over the business in 1970 and after many years of stereo and tele-

vision sales and service work, Jim redirected the businesses focus to selling electronic parts. See our ad for a small listing of all the great prod-ucts we have to offer. In 1992, Jim’s daughter, Anji joined the business and introduced www.farmsworthelectronics.com. The website is continually updated and is slowly adding online ordering. Farnsworth Electronics offers over 350 major brands with over 10,000 square feet of inven-tory. Farnsworth Electronics also special orders trains and accessories, and other hobby items. Don’t forget about the do-it-yourself kits to learn

how basic electronics works. The business is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and invites manufacturers, con-tractors, service and mainte-nance technicians, engineers, and the general public to stop by and take a look around. You’ll be surprised at all the electronic parts we have to offer!

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OVERHEAD DOOR CO.OF WATERLOO

800 Commercial St. • 233-0471www.overheaddoor.com

Owned and Operated by the Moore Family for 3 Generations

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Fereday Heating Company1010 BroadwayWaterloo, IA 50707319-233-8411When Established: 1909Founder of Business:H.B. FeredayPresent Owner: Tom FeredayNumber of Employees: 17What Type of Business: Heating and air condition-ing contractor. Celebrating 102 years in business. Lennox Premier Dealer. Replacement work, new housing. Commercial, residential – 24-hour service.

Fishsticks Millwork7910 Winslow Rd.Janesville, IA319-987-3091When Established: 10-2003Founder of Business:Steve FisherPresent Owner: Ben and Judy FisherNumber of Employees: 7What Type of Business: At Fishsticks Millwork we make and sell everything from custom tongue an groove flooring , to baseboard, to casing, crown moldings, cus-tom tables, custom counter-tops, fireplace mantels and more! We also are a Wood Harbor dealer and sell the Wood harbor and Prairie Lakes line of doors. Fishsticks Millwork strives to provide the very best flooring and millwork offered in the Cedar Valley while keeping the price competitive. Our service is outstanding before, during and after the sale and install procedure. We do offer every-thing custom stain-matched or painted and installed. Fishsticks Millwork can cre-ate a complete unique custom millwork package for a home or commercial. Our flooring

is very unique in most manu-facturer’s of flooring because we start with select grade of lumber! By doing this, we deliver flooring in lengths of 7 ft up to 14 ft. this makes for less joints in the floor and the opportunity to see grain patters in the wood continues a long ways, instead of being so chopped up throughout the floor. Being that it is cus-tom flooring we can make it EXACTLY how you want it! Also, our installed product can be very unique as to how you want it installed (ex. bor-der, feature strip, custom in-lays). Everything at Fishsticks Millwork is make by order, so there is an unlimited amount of variables in all our prod-ucts as to how you want them in your home! Please check us out at www.fishsticks.biz or give me, Ben a call and arrange a time to stop out or I can come to your job-site to help measure or give advice.

Fifth Street Tire515 West 5th St.Waterloo, IA 50701319-234-6871When Established: 9-16-1997Present Owner: Dave SandNumber of Employees: 8What Type of Business: Automotive tires and repair.

Jerry’s Furniture1209 Flammang DriveWaterloo, IA319-232-7283When Established: 1987Founder of Business:Martha and Jerry MullerPresent Owner: Martha and Jerry MullerNumber of Employees: 6What Type of Business: Martha and her husband Jerry are the owners of Jerry’s Furniture. Martha has been in the furniture business for 32 years and the last 23 in the Crossroads area. After leas-ing for 6 years they built their own building in 1993 at 1209 Flammang Dr. There has been a tremendous amount of new growth in the 23 years around Crossraoads. Martha invites you to stop in and see the lat-est in furniture fashion, style, design and fabrics. “We sim-ply... Sell quality for less”

Johnson’s Bakery820 W. 5th St.Waterloo, IA 50702319-232-8154When Established: 1950Present Owner: Dennis JohnsonNumber of Employees: Approx. 40What Type of Business:Johnson’s Bakery began as a franchise donut shop and developed into a full-line bakery. Sell large variety of

donuts, rolls, breads and pastries. We specialize in wed-ding cake design as well as birthday, anniversary, and specialty cakes. Master Baker, Dennis Johnson, bakes for both retail and wholesale accounts and supplies several area gro-cery stores with their bakery department. We are open 7 days a week.

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Karen’s Print-Rite2515 Falls Ave.Waterloo, IA319-235-6085When Established: 1983Founder of Business:Karen S. WentePresent Owner: Nancy Wolf and Bill WenteNumber of Employees: 8What Type of Business: We offer a full service print company that has been locally owned for 28 years. we print what you need to run your business, everything from business cards and stationery to carbonless forms. We make rubber stamps and do engrav-ing, screen printing on gar-ments. We specialize in cus-tom wedding and graduation invitations for your special day. Recently added to our business is wide format ink jet prints. Stop in and see with we can do for you.

Locke Funeral Home1519 W. 4th St.Waterloo, IA319-233-6138When Established: 1945Founder of Business: Carroll P. LockePresent Owner: The Locke FamilyWhat Type of Business:It is our purpose to fairly, honestly and compassionately offer our assistance. This is done not only for families at a time of death, but also for individuals interested in pre-planning before the funeral. Our help is available after the funeral through a wide range of services and resources. We believe we have a responsibil-ity to help people make the right decisions for themselves and their loved ones by pro-viding complete and accurate information and explaining the many options available, then implementing their choices. In 1945 C.P. Locke pledged that Locke Funeral Home would

be “where your wishes gov-ern.” We measure our success by your satisfaction with our help. We strive hard to carry on our tradition, by offering a four-generation commitment to service, excellence and integrity. Our goal is to provide service beyond your expectations, value greater than you hope for, and cost less than you anticipated.

Loy &Associates, LLP2615 Rainbow DriveCedar Falls, IA319-268-9802When Established: 1977Founder of Business:David E. and Susan J. LoyPresent Owners:David E. and Susan J. LoyNumber of Employees: 5What Type of Business:Full service accounting and income tax firm. We now have a second generation in the busi-ness, with daughter, Kim, join-ing the firm in 2006.

Nagle Signs1020 Wilbur Ave., Waterloo, IA319-233-4604800-728-4604When Established: 1978Founder of Business:John and Jan NaglePresent Owners:John and Jan Nagle, Jennifer Taylor, Tom Nagle and Jessica FasseliusNumber of Employees: 57 What Type of Business:Full service sign supplier fur-nishing and installing awnings, banners billboard structures, building signs, channel letters, formed and routed letters, inte-rior signs, large format printing,

LCD monitors, message center, neon, pole and monument signs, vehicle graphics including wraps and vinyl graphics. Crane service and lighted sign repair are provided. Our in-house designers offer customized sign choices.

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Overhead Door Company Of Waterloo, Inc. 800 Commercial St.Waterloo, IA 50702 319-233-0471 or1-800-246-0471When Established: 1957Founder of Business:Elmo R. MoorePresent Owners:Mason P. Moore, PresidentPatrick R. Moore, ChairmanWhat Type of Business:Over fifty years of service by the Moore family. Started by Elmo R. Moore, who turned over the reins to his son Patrick R. Moore upon his retirement in 1985. Patrick’s son Mason P. Moore joined the company full-time in 2000, after graduating from the University of Northern Iowa. Overhead Door Company installs and repairs a complete line of com-mercial and residential garage doors and operators to custom-ers throughout Northeast Iowa. They are operated under the familiar red ribbon logo of the Overhead Door Corporation, the oldest garage door manu-facturer in the country.

Pella Windows& Doors4116 University Ave.Cedar Falls, IA319-277-0145When Established: 1986Founder of Business:Robert D. BitterPresent Owners:Rob J. Bitter & Dawn Bitter ChampionNumber of Employees: 45What Type of Business:Pella Window & Door sales, service and installation. 25 years of service by the Bitter family. Over 85 years of prod-ucts built by the Pella factory located in Pella, Iowa. Robert D. Bitter bought the distribu-tor in 1986, he retired in 1998.

Daughter and son joined the company in 1992. They have seven showrooms, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Iowa City, Fort Dodge, Mason City, main headquarters is in Waterloo.

Petersen Hudson Hdwe. Plumbing & Heating520 Main St., Hudson, IA303 Main St., Reinbeck, IA1925 Center St., Cedar Falls, IA319-988-3231319-345-6427319-277-56701-800-296-0594 (toll-free)When Established: 1949Founder of Business: Robert PetersenPresent Owner: Tom PetersenNumber of Employees: 31What Type of Business: Plumbing and HVAC installa-tion and service.

Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Inc.P.O. Box 262Cedar Falls, IA 50613319-291-2850When Established: March 1, 1999Founders and Present Owners:Aaron Johnson and Wesley PlatzNumber of Employees: 0What Type of Business:We grow our business by creat-ing long lasting relationships built on excellent service and integrity.

Q & T Pharmacy920 W. 5th St.,Waterloo, IA 50702319-233-5216When Established: 1950Founders and Present Owners:Jim and Kathleen HughesNumber of Employees: 6What Type of Business:We are a full service pharmacy including home medical sup-plies. Customer service is very important to us and we will do our best to serve you better than most. We file most insur-ances for you and prescription delivery is available. We have enlarged our home medical supply department to meet more of your needs, offering

items for sale and for rent. If we don’t have an item you are looking for we will be glad to find it for you. Our inventory includes everyday care items such as Cedar Valley’s largest selection of diabetic shoes, bath items, walkers and canes. We also carry large items such as hospital beds, respiratory items, electric wheelchairs, scooters and lift chairs.

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Millwrights/RiggersMachinery Moving/ErectingPlant RelocationsEquipment InstallationBridge Crane Erection

StorageShrink Wrap Services

www.bwcontractorsinc.com7741 Waverly Rd., Cedar Falls

IA 50613, (319) 987-2070(319) 987-2754 FAX

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SHRINK WRAP SYSTEMS7741 Waverly RoadCedar Falls, IA 50613

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Store HoursMonday-Friday: 9-8 Saturday: 9-5; Sunday: 12-5

4302 University Ave Cedar Falls, IA319-277-0734 www.europacycle.com

“COMPLETE SERVICE AND REPAIR”

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• Rex Willett • Rory Willett • Chuck Willett

Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary!

“The Truck Camper People”

Manufactured in the Cedar Valley since 1961www.northstarcampers.com

1 mile West of Airport Entrance3040 Leversee Rd., Cedar Falls

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RC Willett Co., Inc.3040 Leversee RoadCedar Falls, IA 50613319-233-3461When Established: 1961Founder of Business: Ralph C. (Tex) WillettPresent Owners: Rory Willett, Rex Willett and Chuck Willett, Number of Employees: 25What Type of Business:RC Willett Co. has been pro-ducing quality RV’s here in the Cedar Valley for over 50 years. The Northstar slide-in truck campers come in over 13 mod-els. Whether it is a pop-top or hard-wall camper they make a unit to fit all makes and sizes. This year they introduced a new side entry truck camper that fits on flatbed tucks. The campers are sold nationwide through dealers and are shipped around the world to Australia, England, Germany and France.www.northstarcampers.com

Roth Jewelers 229 E. 5th St.Waterloo, IA319-234-6979When Established: 1931Founder of Business:Alvin J. RothPresent Owners:Milton E. RothNumber of Employees: 13What Type of Business:Diamonds, Diamond engage-ment rings, Rolex watches, Citizen, Seiko, Swiss Army Watches, watch repair, apprais-als, in-house custom design, jewelry repair, gift items and specialty jewelry.

RydellChevrolet Inc.1325 E. San Marnan Dr.Waterloo, IA319-234-4601800-782-0046When Established: 1984Founder of Business:James RydellPresent Owners:James RydellNumber of Employees: 130What Type of Business:Rydell Chevrolet is your Black Hawk County Chevy dealer. Our professional sales staff will work hard to find the exact vehicle you need. We are proud to be the Premiere Chevrolet parts and service dealer in the Cedar Valley. Rydell offers our exclusive Bottom Line Pricing with super low prices posted on every windshield everyday. We also are the only dealer in the area to offer a 5 day Like It or Return It 30 day exchange policy and a 3 month 3,000 mile warranty on all pre-owned vehicles. We have an excellent inventory of new and used cars, trucks, vans and SUV’s so you can find the exact vehicles you

need. At Rydell Chevrolet, we are committed to giving you the best customer service, selection and value.

Sandee’s a division of LSS Management, Inc.1111 South St.Waterloo, IA319-235-1681, fax 235-9770www.sandeesltd.comWhen Established: 1963Founder of Business:Sandee SchwickerathPresent Owner: Laura SchwickerathNumber of Employees: 5What Type of Business: Custom rubber stamps, engrav-ing, name tags and plates, signs, vinyl graphics, and promotional products.

Service Master By Harris432 Locust St.Waterloo, IA 50701319-291-3991When Established: 1982Founder of Business: Joel A. HarrisPresent Owners:Joel A. HarrisNumber of Employees: 20What Type of Business:

We are a cleaning company thatspecializes in fire and water res-toration. We also clean carpet and furniture and provide cus-todial services and furnace and duct cleaning. I have enjoyed this business over the past 29 years and look forward to serv-ing the Waterloo, Cedar Falls for many more years to come. Thank you Waterloo, Cedar Falls

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201 E. Mullan Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703319-234-6681

DISTRIBUTORS OF ELECTRONIC PARTS & SUPPLIES 89 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

www.ThatPartsPlace.com

Alligator Clips & BootsBatteriesCable TiesCapacitorsChemicalsCircuit BreakersComputer AccessoriesConnectorsFusesHeat Shrink Tubing

Miniature Light BulbsPatch CablesPotentiometersRelaysResistorsSemiconductorsSoldering EquipmentSolderless TerminalsSwitchesTelephone Accessories

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FurnitureFor Over32 Years!

“We Simply Sell Quality for Less.”1209 Flammang Drive

Waterloo • 319-234-7283(At the corner of San Marnan & Flammang Drive)

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Decorative Brick Patios, Driveways,& SidewalksLow Watt Lighting

Concrete RaisingNow doing Laserengraving

Peter C. ChristensenStarted It All 79 Years Ago...

DENNIS C. CHRISTENSEN& SONS

Concrete and Masonry

Family owned & operated--and a new generationcoming. Over 160 Years Combined Experience

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WO-071711073 Phone: (319) 233-5246 • www.actonoptical.com

Your ABOC Optician, Randy, Has 38 Years Experience.

Complete Glasses Done From Same Day To 4 Days, Depending On Your Rx.

All Prescriptions Welcomed!Frames Repaired Or Replaced The Same Day In Most Cases.

Special Orders Welcome!Most Insurances Accepted.

49 YEARS OF SERVICE!

3628 Kimball Ave. Waterloo, IA 50702

Southtown Bar & Grill2026 Bopp St.Waterloo, IA 50702319-236-9112When Established: 1982Present Owners:Deb and Russ YoungblutNumber of Employees: 23What Type of Business:We are known for our Broasted Chicken, handmade Onion Rings; fresh breaded Tenderloins, Fried Potato Chips and fresh made Hamburger. We make our own soups and salads including fresh potato salad for our daily salad bar. Breakfast served from 7 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. including homemade sausage gravy, followed by lunch and supper. Call for our daily spe-cials. Located next to Dick Witham Ford, behind Golf Headquarters.

SteereHome Builders89 Bremer Ave.Waverly, IA 319-352-1013When Established: 1969Founder of Business:Barth SteerePresent Owners:Barth SteereNumber of Employees: 9What Type of Business:Customer of Steere Home Builders rave about their home building experience. They love the confidence of knowing they can build their dream home without the stress and anxiety that typically accompanies such a project.

As one of Wausau Homes oldest builders, everything about our approach is pur-posely designed to take the uncertainty out of the home buying experience. For example, our unique home design tools give home buyers the ability to customize and see an animated, 3-dimensional view of their future home.

Every home is built with the highest quality standards by Steere Home Builder’s highly trained team. We provide a firm price quote and anticipated move-in date, all before you sign a contract. Stop in and see our newly designed showroom today.

Stuber Trucks955 W. Airline Hwy., Waterloo, IA319-233-2286When Established: 1984 Founder of Business:Garry StuberPresent Owners:Garry and Sandra StuberNumber of Employees: 9What Type of Business:We are a full service truck repair center. We do truck and RV alignments. We sell and install truck equipment includ-ing truck lift kits and custom wheels and tires, with we mount and balance. We sell a com-pleter line of Huinker snow removal equipment and also have a large inventory of all types of trailers.

Sulentic-FischelsCommercial Group3510 Kimball Ave., Ste. HWaterloo, IA 50702319-234-5000When Established: May 2008Founder of Business:Jim Sulentic and Chris FischelsPresent Owners:Jim Sulentic and Chris FischelsNumber of Employees: 11What Type of Business:Specializes in commercial and investment real estate. The SFC

team brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to the table. With over $50 million in property listings, SFC is the Cedar Valley’s leader in com-mercial real estate.

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Clark & AssociatesProsthetics and Orthotics

527 Park Lane, Waterloo, IAwww.clarkprosthetics.com

319.233.89111.800.435.3803

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2026 Bopp StreetWaterloo, Iowa236-9112

(Across from Crossroads Center behind Waterloo Golf Headquarters)

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The Deery BrothersTHE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES WERE ALL STARTED BY JOHN DEERY SR.John Deery Motors6823 University Ave.Cedar Falls, IA 50613319-277-6200When Established: 1975Present Owner: John Deery Jr.Number of Employees: 88What Type of Business: GMC, Nissan, Lincoln, Mitsubishi Sales and complete full line service department, ser-vicing all makes and models. Dan Deery MotorsChrysler-Dodge-Jeep3900 Alxander Dr.Waterloo, IA 50702319-233-5000When Established: 1979Present Owners: Dan Deery and John Deery Sr.Number of Employees:75What Type of Business: Chrysler,Dodge Jeep, Sales and complete full line service department, servicing all makes and models. Deery Bros. Collision Center210 E. Seerley Blvd.Cedar Falls, IA 50613319-266-9900When Established: August, 1997Present Owners:

John Deery Jr. and Dan Deery Number of Employees: 22What Type of Business: Collision Body ShopDan Deery Toyota-Scion7404 Univesity Ave. Cedar Falls, IA 50613319-277+4500When Established: March, 1992Present Owners:John Deery Sr. and Dan Deery Number of Employees: 60What Type of Business: Toyota and Scion Sales and complete full line service department, servicing all makes and models.

Waterloo Lumber Co.2135 Commercial St.Waterloo, Iowa319-233-5209When Established: 1952Founder of Business:Robert Hostetler, Robert HummelPresent Owner: Joyce Donlea, Nick Donlea, Stacy Donlea and Tony DonleaNumber of Employees: 3What Type of Business: Waterloo Lumber Co. has been serving the Cedar Valley for 59 years. Bought shortly after inception by Don G. Donlea and then passed down to his sons Don D. Donlea (Mort)

and Jerry Donlea after the seniors retirement in 1975. Mort Donlea then in turn passed it down to his wife Joyce and three of his children: Don N. (Nick), Stacy and Tony. They have been specializing in service and quality materials with a dedication to customer satisfaction. Customers can find a complete line of building materials from foundation to roof including egress wells, win-dows, doors, trim, cabinets, fire-

places, flooring, siding, decking and shingles. Customers enjoy a number of free services includ-ing free estimates, an available free plan service and free advice from an experienced staff.

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319-234-3414 • 100 E. 5th St. • WaterlooRochester, MN • Lansing, IA • Ottumwa, IA • St. Paul, MN

Store Hours:Monday-Friday8:00 AM-5:00 PM

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Celebrating 18 Years!!!WHOLESALE & RETAIL

COMPLETE LINE OF AUTOMOTIVESHEET METAL, PAINT & BODY SUPPLIES

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1519 West Fourth StreetWaterloo, Iowa 50702

(319) 233-6138www.LockeFuneralHome.com

...For 6 Years

Carroll Locke1901-1963

John Locke Jack Locke Eric Locke

Where your wishes have governed for four generations

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MIKE BOWERS112 Sidehill Drive • Waterloo, IA 50701

319-233-0168Fax: 319-233-6037

Parking Lots • Driveways• Block • Paving • Curb & Gutter

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Waterloo Golf Headquarters2020 Bopp St.Waterloo, IA319-231-2345 (Cell)319-232-3979www.waterloogolfheadquar-ters@yahoo.comWhen Established: 1986Present Owner: Michael ShuchmanNumber of Employees: 9What Type of Business:2010 Ping Regional Club Fitter of the year. 2010 Top 50 Mizuro fitting Center. Locally owned. Selling golf equipment all year long.

Wheelers Autobody Supply100 E. 5th St.Waterloo, IA 50703319-234-3414When Established: 1993Present Owner: Dick Johnson CEO; Jo Johnson, President; Mark Reinhardt, Sr. Vice President; Lisa Reinhardt, Director of Human Services Number of Employees: 60What Type of Business:During the past 17 years, five locations have been estab-lished with the main office in Waterloo and locations in Rochester, MN; Lansing, IA; Ottumwa, IA; and St. Paul MN.

Wishbone 201 W. 18th St.Waterloo, Iowa319-234-4641When Established: 12-18-2010Present Randy and Cindy Hellman and Jim WiemanNumber of Employees: 18What Type of Business: Restaurant and Bar special-izing in chicken, hand breaded tenderloins, world famous Wishbone sub, our famous chocolate cake, along with many other delicious items!

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THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES!

Rob Bitter, Dawn Bitter Champion. (Owners, 2nd generation)

Replacement/Installation,New Construction, Commercial

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

OF SUCCESS

Manufactured in the state of Iowa for 85 years.

The Pella Window Store A Name You Can Trust.®

Waterloo Distribution Center

4116 University Ave. Cedar Falls Showroom

The Last 26 Years have been great...the next 25 years will be

EVEN BETTER!

Over a Quarter Century, Rydell has been offering the

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It’s about Tradition, Values and Family Ties...

3900 Alexander Drive, Waterloo, Iowa, 2009

6719 University Ave., Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2001

John H. Deery

Toyota

277-6200 • 266-5500 • 233-5000 • 277-4500 • 266-9900277 6200 266 5500 233 5000 277 4500THE DEERY BROTHERS

201 Seerly Blvd., Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2001

3rd & Jefferson Rockford, Ill., 1958

6823 University Ave., Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2001

John & Marlene Deery

FOR OVER 57 YEARS

From Our Family to Yours.

John & Jodi Deery & Family

7404 University Ave., Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2009

Dan & Julie Deery & Family

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University Ave. & Main, Cedar Falls, Iowa