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This opportunity SEAN LEARY has brought on many amazing relationships and FOR THE QUAD-CITY TIMES new experiences for the entire team. elping every customer blossom into their “Pure is so thankful to have such a wonderful own beautiful potential is at the heart of group of clients that make doing what we do a HPure Hair Studio’s philosophy, and its ‘pure’ joy,” she said. “We can’t wait to see where dedication to that craft has earned it the award this next year takes us. Once again, thank you for Best Salon in the Quad-City Times 2016 to everyone who chose us as your 2016 Reader’s Readers Choice Awards for the fourth year in a choice number one salon!” row – one for every year of the salon’s existence. For more information on Pure, visit purehairstu- “It’s really exciting and we’re very thankful,” dioinc.com. said owner and stylist Stacey Spillum. “Pure is honest, true, and uniquely simplistic. 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Follow- inding just the right environment to match some- through, presentation, having a passion for it, you have one’s character and personality and helping them to jump all in to do a good job.” make a living space feel like a home is at the heart of F For more information on Elements, visit element- Ruby Bates’ design philosophy, and that personal touch shomeqc.com. has helped her four year old Elements Interior Design shop, 3416 Towne Pointe Dr., Bettendorf, win in its category in the Quad-City Times 2016 Readers Choice Awards. “We’re super-excited about winning, and so happy because it means that we’ve made our customers happy,” Bates said. “I’ve had a long-time passion for design and that trans- lated into opening my own shop,” Bates said. “We’re SEAN LEARY PHOTO all about capturing those little details that will really captivate a client – the colors, the images, the furniture, Ruby Bates of Elements Interior Design displays a number of the beau- everything about their environment.” tiful and creative items in her store.

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SEAN LEARY FOR THE QUAD-CITY TIMES hitey’s. For anyone who has grown up or spent any Wsignificant time in the Quad-Cities, that one word is all that is needed to elicit a response, one marked by mouth-watering visions of silky, creamy delectably cool treats and ice cream that has routinely been awarded and rewarded as some of the best in the Midwest. That string has continued this year, as Whitey’s has been named the best in its category in the Quad-City Times 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards. Founded in 1933 by Chester Lindgren, who went by Whitey due to his snowy hair and his distaste for the name Chester (true story!), the ice cream paradise was bought by Bob Tunberg in 1953 and remains in the family. “It feels great to make so many people happy,” said Annika Tunberg, director of marketing for Whitey’s. “We bring people from all walks of life together, because everybody loves ice cream. My grandfather always said you never see a sad person with an ice cream cone. We love that we’re a part of people’s memories of the Quad-Cities and part of so many family gatherings. We’re in the fun business, and it feels wonderful.” For more info on Whitey’s, visit whiteysicecream. com.

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Davenport Next To Downtown DeWitt Texas Roadhouse 563-659-3911 563-359-3941 neckersjewelers.com 24 2016-17 Readers’ Choice [winner] EVERYDAY LIFE - BEST GYM / FITNESS CENTER / YOGA STUDIO YMCA scottcountyfamilyy.org

SEAN LEARY FOR THE QUAD-CITY TIMES he Scott County YMCA, throughout its eight branches in the Quad-Cities is always striving to make sure people of the area want Tto keep visiting them and sticking around for fun and leisure. “One of the things I love about the YMCA is that we are for everyone, you can have everyone from a state supreme court justice to a child from a low income neighborhood rubbing shoulders here, it’s a great melting pot of diversity,” said Frank Klipsch, director of communica- tions for the YMCA. “It feels great to win this award because it means that what we do is significant to so many people in the great Quad- Cities area.” The Y was chartered in October 1858 and offers a little bit of every- thing, Klipsch said, from programming to athletics to childcare, as it’s the largest childcare provider in Scott County. “Our goal is to treat everyone with respect, and to be understanding, because you never know what kind of day someone is having and we SEAN LEARY PHOTOS want to be a bright spot,” Klipsch said. “I call it the ‘grandparents test’; Showing off all of the aspects and facets of the YMCA are, top row, from left, Jim Craig, Kaitlin Hunt, Nathan we treat everybody the way we would treat our grandparents.” McDowell, Justin Moore, Alivia Ryder, Justin Ryder and Pockets (yes, just Pockets). Bottom row, from left, For more information on the Y, visit scottcountyfamilyy.org. Christopher Norman, Shirl Bell, Frank Klipsch and Maleiki McKern.

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1965 www.ScottCountyFamilyY.org 2016-17 Readers’ Choice 25 [winner] HOME AND GARDEN - BEST PLACE TO BUY A HOT TUB / POOL QCA Pools & Spas on the one-way, and it’s hard to forget, giv- 1021 State St, en its reputation for quality and customer Bettendorf, IA service, said Jim Ketelsen, store manager. (563) 359-3558 “We’ve been here for so long, it’s been qcapoolsandspas.com customer service and reliability that’s SEAN LEARY been the key to our longevity and it’s how FOR THE QUAD-CITY TIMES people know who we are,” Ketelsen said, of the store’s 50 years in the Quad-Cities. hen you’re shopping for a leisure “We treat our customers like family,” said purchase, the last thing you want is Chris Meyer, vice president. more stress. W The company features more than 75 That ability to put customers at ease and models and seven lines of products. They help them complete their trek to relaxation manufacture their own spas and pools is one of the keys of the continued success to order and are always looking for new of QCA Pools and Spas, helping them cutting-edge products. win the Quad-City Times Readers Choice Award as Best Place to Buy a Pool or Spa “We try to be all things to all people,” for the third year in a row. Meyer said. “We’re always trying to make people happy.” The venue at 1021 State St. in Bettendorf is hard to miss, given the gigantic hot tubs For more information, visit qcpoolsand- standing monolithic outside its entrance spas.com.

SEAN LEARY PHOTO Jim Ketelsen, left, and Chris Meyer, are pleased to hear their business, QCA Pools and Spas, won the Quad-City Times Readers Choice Award for Best Place to Buy a Pool or Spa for the third year in a row. 26 2016-17 Readers’ Choice [winner] ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE - BEST CASINO, BEST HOTEL Isle of Capri 1777 Isle Pkwy, Bettendorf, IA (563) 265-6977 bettendorf.isleofcapricasinos.com

SEAN LEARY FOR THE QUAD-CITY TIMES uck has been a lady for the Isle of Capri as the Bettendorf casino and entertainment com- plex hit the jackpot again this year, winning big in the Quad-City Times 2016 Readers’ LChoice Awards. The Isle has enjoyed a reputation as a top notch oasis for entertainment since purchasing the property from Lady Luck in 2000, and it continues to roll sevens in those accolades. “We are thrilled and honored to be named best casino, best buffet and best hotel!” said Nancy Ballenger, Vice President and General Manager. “We appreciate the vote of confidence from our customers. Our goal each and every day is to provide the best guest experience and this PHOTOS SEAN LEARY AND SUNMITTED vote shows that our customers have taken notice.” Nancy Ballenger, vice president and general manager of Isle of Capri Casino How would Ballenger describe the Isle experience? “Play More. Be Happy. Live life as an adventure,” she said. “Enjoy fun that goes beyond our casino floor to our restaurants, and promotions. Where smiles are plentiful. The games, entertainment and food are more enjoy- able. We’re sure you’ll be liking it ... and loving it!” As for the secret of their success, Ballenger said, “Our employ- ees are the key to our success. We focus on friendly service with each guest interaction.” Looks like aces so far. For more information on the Isle, visit bettendorf.isleofcapri- casinos.com.

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