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READER’S CHOICE SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017 | 3 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR TO THE 2017 QUAD-CITY TIMES READER’S CHOICE AWARDS e love publishing Reader’s Choice every year, because it’s all about you. It’s a democracy of Quad-City residents sharing their Wrecommendations for best food, drink, services, retail and entertainment. Here’s how it works. Every year, we reach out to our readers and ask for your favorites. The enthusiastic responses pour in. We collect the responses and put together a ballot and ask you to vote. We watch the momentum grow as the word spreads in print, online and in social media. The Quad-Cities are passionate about the businesses they frequent, the places where they feel at home, where they share meals with family, the service providers they trust. There is only one winner in each of the 159 categories, selected by the voters who matter most – their customers. On behalf of the Quad-City Times, we congratulate you and wish you all the success in the coming year. You’re the best. Autumn Phillips Executive Editor 4 | SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017 READER’S CHOICE Isle Casino Hotel PROVIDED Isle Casino Hotel is a local getaway eel FreeTM to unwind and have a one Voted the area’s “Best Hotel” we American Food” brings you the flavor, and wireless Internet access, not to of a kind experience. From your offer Iowa’s largest hotel resort with quality and service you crave in a mention a full-service, on-site catering Ffirst arrival at our award winning 509 comfortable rooms and suites that contemporary comfortable atmosphere. staff. Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf and facility, you’ll be greeted by our friendly provide a scenic view of the Mississippi Our food is fresh, our beer is cold, Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention and professional staff, eager to help make River in Downtown Bettendorf. Grab a our recipes are unique and our staff is Center are the preferred destinations for your stay a memorable one. The area’s bite to eat at any of our award winning impeccable. corporate and social events. Specializing “Best Casino” has approximately 1,000 restaurants. Farmer’s Pick Buffet voted We also offer over 40,000 square in banquets, wedding receptions, slot machines in denominations ranging the area’s “Best Buffet” focuses on feet of event and meeting space in our business meetings as well as tour & travel from penny up to $25 and video poker. quality and selection bringing you fresh beautifully decorated ballrooms and group events, our dedicated staff of Favorite table games and friendly deal- homemade dishes daily and hearty the “Best Entertainment Venue” The professionals stand ready to assist you in ers are the perfect mix for fun! Take your flavorful favorites. With so many tasty Isle Casino Hotel & The Quad-Cities the successful coordination of your next pick from these exciting games includ- choices, you’ll definitely be back for Waterfront Convention Center. We are gathering. Make your event all that you ing blackjack, craps, roulette, three-card seconds. Keller’s American Grill voted fully-integrated with current audio/ want it to be and call April Boyer at (563) poker, and Pai Gow. the area’s “Best Steak” and “Best All video, digital computer technology 344-2744 to book your event today! READER’S CHOICE SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017 | 5 Todd’s Mudjacking and Basement Services Ascentra Credit Union Todd’s Mudjacking Experience the and Basement Services Ascentra Difference odd Heady’s experience in the Foundation wall replacement any Ascentra Credit Union increase with the introduction mudjacking, foundation repair, Foundation leaks due to cracks, member-owners are saving of uChoose Rewards to Ascentra T and concrete repair field dates form ties, pipe penetrations, etc. M big. The most recent annual credit and debit cards. Member- back to 1990. 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EQUIP. SALES & SERVICE AUTO SERVICE 1 River Valley Turf USED CAR 1 Jeff’s Car Corner 2 Theisen Supply Inc. DEALERSHIP 2 Courtesy Car City 3 Sinclair Tractor 1 Jeff’s Car Corner CAR WASH MOTORCYCLE / ATV NEW CAR DEALERSHIP 2 Courtesy Car City Kia 3 River City Tire & 1 Pro-Clean Car Wash & DEALER 1 Courtesy Car City Kia Automotive TRUCK DEALERSHIP Nissan Detailing 1 Wieblers Harley Davidson Nissan 3 Sherri D’s Auto Sales 2 Waterpark Full Services Car 2 Brenny’s Motorcycle Clinic 2 Green Chevrolet 1 Courtesy Ford BOAT SALES & SERVICE Wash 3 Hawkeye Motorworks 3 Zimmerman Honda 2 Sexton Ford Please see WINNERS, Page 8 1 Ted’s Boatarama 3 Total Detailing Auto Spa 3 Green Chevrolet 2 Grace Marine 3 Tempo Marine and Sport, Inc. 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