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BEST ATV DEALER
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Celli’s Cycle Center Sandberg Honda Frank Powersports
BEST AUTO PARTS STORE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
O’ Reilly Auto Parts NAPA Auto Parts
Morrill Supply
BEST MECHANIC
BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE
Alex Chavarria - Team Auto Center Erik Nemnich - Nemnich Automotive
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Nebraskaland Tire & Service
Nemnich Automotive Russel’s Automotive
Kellian Strey - Miller Auto
Graham Robbins - Valley Auto Locators
BEST AUTO SALESPERSON
BEST MOTORCYLE DEALER
WINNER FAVORITE
Court Cook - Team Auto Center
WINNER
Celli’s Cycle Center Sandberg Honda
Jaron Anderson- Valley Auto Locators
FAVORITE Masek PowerSports, Kawasaki and Arctic Cat FAVORITE BEST NEW AUTO DEALER Team Auto Center WINNER Panhandle Auto Group FAVORITE Reganis Auto Center FAVORITE BEST PLACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE Pete’s Quick Lube WINNER Team Auto Center FAVORITE Nebraskaland Tire & Service FAVORITE
BEST BODY SHOP
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE
Bumper to Bumper Body & Paint
Scottsbluff Body & Paint
J D’s Ace Body Shop
Greg’s Auto Body & Paint
Special thanks from Jaron and Graham for being voted FAN FAVORITES for: Best Auto Salesperson, Jaron Anderson Best Mechanic, Graham Robbins Valley Auto Locators is honored to be selected FAVORITE for: Best Tire Store Best Used Auto Dealer
BEST CAR WASH
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Shaggy Buffalo Car Wash Tidal Wave Auto Spa The Detailing Company
BEST CAR/TRUCK DETAIL SHOP
BEST TIRE STORE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Bumper to Bumper Body & Paint OH! So Clean Mobile Detailing
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Nebraskaland Tire & Service
Valley Auto Locators Fat Boys Tire & Auto
The Detailing Company
BEST FARM IMPLEMENT DEALER
BEST USED AUTO DEALER
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Sandberg Implement 21st Century Equipment
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Team Auto Center Valley Auto Locators Hazen’s Edge Auto
“We couldn’t do it without the whole team” Sales - Jaron Anderson, Caleb Lind Service- Graham Robbins, Barry Melvin, MattDodge Service Advisors- TJ Albright, Brittany Luppen Detail Specialist - Alvaro Gomez Owners- Eric and Camy Anderson Plus the guys that drive the country for us, Steve, Dale, Rob, Ray, Harry!
Titan Machinery
Essential Fuels is beyond excited to be voted BEST Gas Station and Convenience Store! It’s all thanks to YOU—our amazing customers, friends, and neighbors—who support us every day. -Your team at Essential Fuels, your essential stop.
Valley Auto Locators 2620 10th St, Gering, NE 69341 • 308-575-0610 www.valleyautolocators.com Home of the “308”
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Thankyou for choosing us as BEST APPLIANCE STORE!
We would like to send our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful community for voting us FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENT and FAVORITE INSURANCE COMPANY.
~ Michael R. Engelhaupt Agency Owner Engelhaupt Agency LLC
Allstate Insurance Company 1845 10th Street • Gering. NE 69341 (308) 436-2123 • Michaelengelhaupt@allstate.com www.allstate.com/michaelengelhaupt
Main Street Appliance mainstreetappliance-gering-ne.brandsdirect.com
436-5850 1455 10th St. Gering
Personalized Service. Trusted Advice.
DUGAN-KRAMER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY | SCOTTSBLUFF 308-632-4101 Dugan-Kramer Best Funeral Home Thanks for voting Tammy Lutz Best Funeral Director
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Thank you for voting for Meridian Trust. YOUR LOCAL, INDEPENDENT CREDIT UNION.
Best Financial Institution
VOTED FAVORITE FOR
Becky Martinez WINNER Best Bank Teller
Samantha Knight WINNER Best Loan Officer
308.630.0032 901W29 th St
JoinMeridian.com
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Katy Reichert Runner-Up, Best Attorney
Andrew Snyder Best Attorney
Thank you for shopping and donating to our store, supporting our mission to help people remove barriers and improve their lives.
Retail & Donation Drop-Off: 1508 E. 20th Suites B&C Scottsbluff, NE 69361 308.632.3949 Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun.
VOTED BEST THRIFT STORE
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BEST ATMOSPHERE
BEST ORIENTAL FOOD
BEST DELI
BEST HAMBURGER
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Papa Moon Headquarters
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Main Street Market Scottsbluff
Culver’s
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Wonderful House
Outside at Flyover Brewing Company
Safeway Wal-Mart
Runza
Rosi’s Chinese Express
Dairy King
Dairy King
Genji Hibachi – Ramen – Sushi Bar
BEST BBQ
BEST DESSERT
BEST HEALTHY MENU
BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Papa Moon Headquarters
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Dairy Queen Dairy King
Qdoba
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Papa Moon Headquarters
Two Smokin’ Grills
Subway
Olé
Backaracks
Yoshi’s Frozen Yogurt
Paradigm
Roma Italian Restaurant
BEST BREAKFAST
BEST DRIVE THRU
BEST HOT DOG
BEST PIE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Rise and Shine The Mixing Bowl
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Runza - Scottsbluff
Mike’s Wild Dogs
WINNER FAVORITE
Perkins
Dairy King
Dairy King Dairy Queen
Laura Lee’s Double L Country Store
Perkins
Runza - Gering
BEST PIZZA
BEST BREAKFAST BURRITO
BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT
BEST ICE CREAM
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Flyover Brewing Company
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Sandy’s Burritos
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Papa Moon Headquarters
Dairy Queen Dairy King
Arthur’s Pizza
Carmen’s Burritos & Sons
Olé
Papa Murphy’s Take & Bake
Antonio’s Taco Shop
Roma Italian Restaraunt
Platte Valley Creamery
BEST PLACE FOR KIDS
BEST CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
BEST FAST FOOD
BEST ITALIAN/PASTA
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Papa Moon Headquarters
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Prime Cut Meat Market
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
WINNER
Runza - Scottsbluff
Roma Italian Retaurant
Dairy King
Rustic Tavern
Dairy King
Sam & Louie’s Italian Restaurant & New York Pizzeria
Yoshi’s Frozen Yogurt
Laura Lee’s Double L Country Store
Scotty’s Drive-In
FAVORITE
BEST PRIME RIB
BEST COFFEEHOUSE
BEST FRENCH FRIES
BEST MEXICAN FOOD
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Pink Palace Bar & Grill
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Scooter’s Coffee The Mixing Bowl
Runza
Olé
The Union
Scotty’s Drive-In
Tacos Mexico
The Firehouse Bar & Grill of Lyman
Luna Bean Coffee House & Drive Thru
Dairy King
Rosita’s
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Proudly serving our Wyo-Braska communities for more than 95 years
Webber’s Furniture would like to thank the Star-Herald readers for selecting us
(308) 632-2811 1West 27 th Street, Scottsbluff, NE Monday - Saturday: 9:00am-5:30pm www.webbersfurniture.net
Best Furniture Store & Best Mattress Store.
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BEST QUALITY SERVICE
BEST STEAK
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Scotts Bluff Country Club Steel Grill Restaurant & Bar
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Olé
Papa Moon Headquarters
Pink Palace Bar & Grill
Dairy King
BEST WINGS
BEST RIBS
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Backaracks
WINNER FAVORITE
Backaracks
Flyover Brewing Company Buffalo Wild Wings ‘GO’
Frontside Bar & Grill
BEST SALAD BAR
WINNER FAVORITE
Main Street Market Scottsbluff
Rustic Tavern
BEST SERVER
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Meagan Coffman - Papa Moon Brayden Ryan - Backaracks
Lacey Gilman - Perkins
BEST SHAKE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Dairy King
Bluffs Nutrition Lounge
Sonic
Thank you for voting us: Readers Choice for Best Italian/Pasta Restaurant and Fan Favorite for Best Overall Restaurant Located in the Western Nebraska-Scottsbluff Regional Airport • 308-633-7662
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THANKYOU FOR VOTING US • Best Farm Supplies • Best Hardware/Lumber Store • Best Paint Supply Store • Best Place to Work • Best Customer Service in2025! e Flooring Department Coming Soon!
Roofing
Farm & Ranch
Tools
Siding
Paints
Hardware
2317W24th Scottsbluff, NE 69361 308.220.4600 • zmlumber.com
Kitchen & Bath
Windows & Doors
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PLATTE VALLEY DENTAL GROUP RYAN FOOTE DDS NATHAN LUEHRS DDS SIERAH SAMWAY DDS
• Best Dessert • Best Ice Cream • Favorite Hot Dog
Thank you to all of our wonderful patients for voting us the Reader’s Choice winners for the 11th time! We feel very privileged to take care of all of your dental needs.
416 Valley Dr., Ste. 900 Scottsbluff | Plattevalleydental.com | 308-633-1111
Thank you for voting us Best Meat Department 7 years in a row! We are greatly honored and will continue to provide for you the best
Star-Herald readers for your nominations!
Best College Instructor Amy Winters WINNER Best Athletic Trainer Doug Jones favorite Best College Instructor Jen Pedersen (Runner-Up) Best College Instructor Hallie Feil
Steaks, Sausages and Smoked Meats in the valley.
Left to right: Doug Jones, Hallie Feil, Amy Winters, Jen Pedersen
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We're here for you - every step of the way
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
THANK YOU, for selecting us your favorite Retirement, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing Community.
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BEST BAR
BEST CASINO/GAMBLING PARLOR Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack WINNER Lucky Keno FAVORITE Prairie Wind Casino FAVORITE
BEST LOCAL SPORTS ANNOUNCER Traeton Harimon - KNEB WINNER Jeff Kelley - KNEB FAVORITE BEST MOVIE THEATER Nile Theatre WINNER Midwest Theater FAVORITE Golden Ticket Cinemas Reel Lux 6 FAVORITE BEST PARADE, FESTIVAL OR FAIR Oregon Trail Days WINNER Old West Balloon Fest FAVORITE Scotts Bluff County Fair FAVORITE Scottsbluff Christmas Parade FAVORITE BEST PARK Oregon Trail Park WINNER Frank Park FAVORITE Pioneer Park FAVORITE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Hights Tavern The Union Bar Rustic Tavern
BEST BARTENDER
BEST COLD BEER
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Ben Rodriguez – Hights Tavern Ty Corr - Flyover Brewing Company Marissa Gutherless - Rustic Tavern
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Hights Tavern Rustic Tavern
BEST RADIO STATION
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
KNEB
The Firehouse Bar & Grill of Lyman
K-LOVE
BEST BEER SELECTION
KOZY
BEST GOLF COURSE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Flyover Brewing Company
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Scotts Bluff Country Club Riverview Golf Course
BEST SHOOTING RANGE
Hights Tavern Rustic Tavern
WINNER
Mitchell Gun Club
Monument Shadows Golf Course
BEST BOWLING ALLEY
BEST SWIMMING POOL
BEST HAPPY HOUR
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Classic Lanes Bowl Arena Valley Bowl
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Gering Pool
WINNER FAVORITE
Rustic Tavern Rompus Room
Westmoor Pool
Scotts Bluff Country Club
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Thank you for voting Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsbluff Hotel & Conference Center BEST HOTEL/MOTEL in the WEST!
k for voting us BEST TOWING COMPANY AND FAVORITE LOCKSMITH
301 West Highway 26 Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361 CallUs: 308.635.5200 EmailUs: BFFNE_Hampton_Suites @hilton.com
SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 308-632-6911
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THANK YOU FOR VOTINGUS FAVORITE AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND FAVORITE MECHANIC, ERIK NEMNICH
for voting us your Favorite Shoe Store
1720 Broadway Downtown Scottsbluff
308-632-6665 Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm
• Car Battery Inspection and Replacement • Computer & Electrical Diagnostics • Engine Repairs & Replacements • European Auto Repair Services SPECIALIZING IN
• Air Conditioning Repair • Alternator Replacement • Belts and Hoses Replacement • Brake Repairs
Thank You for voting us Best Lawn Care! We LOVE our TRUGREEN Customers!! Professional Lawn & Tree Fertilization, Weed and Insect Control 308-436-2702
4010 10th St, Gering, NE 69341 (308) 631-5551 www.nemnichautomotive.com Diesels • European Vehicles All Domestics
Thanks to our valued customers for voting us:
We’re grateful for your business and the privilege to help you with your auto body repair needs. * Best Body Shop * Best Car/Truck Detail Shop * Favorite Towing Company
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BEST ATHLETIC TRAINER
BEST HEALTH/MEDICAL EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES Petersen Drug WINNER Amazon FAVORITE BEST HEARING HEALTHCARE Western Hearing Clinic WINNER Sherard Audiology & Hearing Centers FAVORITE BEST INTERNIST Dr. Britany Eirich - Regional West Physician’s Clinic WINNER Dr. Serozan Amroliwalla - Regional West Medical Center FAVORITE BEST MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL Eva Gonzales, LIMHP - Options in Psychology WINNER Melody Leisy - Morrill County Community Hospital FAVORITE Dr. Mark Scanlan - CAPWN FAVORITE BEST NURSE Beth Ruzicka, RN - Regional West Medical Center WINNER Alejandra Wilson - Regional West Medical Center FAVORITE Branden Mitchell - Chimney Rock Villa FAVORITE BEST OB/GYN Dr. Kate Painter - Regional West Medical Center WINNER Dr. Wendy Reeves - Regional West Medical Center FAVORITE Dr. Dorisa Polk - Regional West Physicians Clinic Women’s Center FAVORITE
BEST PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Cynthia Guerue - Regional West Physicians Clinic Taylor Anderson, NP-C - Regional West Physicians Clinic
WINNER FAVORITE
Doug Jones - Western Nebraska Community College Donna Stuart - Regional West Medical Center
WINNER FAVORITE
BEST CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE Advantage Chiropractic & Acupuncture - Dr. Levi Bowlin
BEST PHARMACIST
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE
Mike Calvert - Walmart Claire Songco - Safeway Erin Dudden - USave
Mark Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Miller Family Chiropractic - Dr. Jachin Miller
Dave Randolph - Dave’s Pharmacy
BEST DENTAL OFFICE
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Platte Valley Dental Group
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Mike Moravec - Bluffs Physical Therapy Meghan Roper - Monument Physical Therapy Kristin Heimerman - Regional West Medical Center BEST SURGEON Dr. Jeffrey Holloway - Regional West Medical Center Dr. Karissa Johnson - Regional West Medical Center
Pediatric Dentistry Scottsbluff Dentist
BEST EYE DOCTOR
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Dr. Natasha Jenkins - Scottsbluff Vision Clinic Dr. Paul Colburn - Scottsbluff Vision Clinic Dr. Jon Darnell - Bluffs Vision Care & 20/20 Eyewear BEST FAMILY PHYSICIAN Dr. Michelle Cheloha - Regional West Medical Center Dr. Sondra Holloway - Morrill County Community Hospital Dr. Lodewyk Papenfus - Regional West Physicians Clinic
WINNER FAVORITE
BEST VISION CENTER
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Scottsbluff Vision Clinic
Webb Eyecare
Bluffs Vision Care
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For Choosing Us as the BEST HEARING HEALTHCARE for 22 YEARS IN A ROW Our clients are the reason for our passion. ThankYou!
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BEST ANTIQUE STORE
BEST FLOORING STORE
BEST LIQUOR STORE
WINNER FAVORITE
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Kelley’s Liquor Cabinet
Clemens Carpet Mill Direct
Tossed & Found Antiques The Happy Dackle Market
Main Street Market Wine & Spirits
Menards
The Home Depot
Julie’s Antiques
BEST MATTRESS
BEST FLORIST
BEST APPLIANCE STORE
WINNER FAVORITE
Webber’s Furniture The Bed Showcase
BEST PLUMBING & HEATING CO.
WINNER FAVORITE
Flowers On Broadway The Flower Basket
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Main Street Appliance
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Pipe Works Plumbing
Menards
BEST MEAT DEPARTMENT
S&S Plumbing & Well Services Gering Valley Plumbing & Heating
Home Depot
BEST FURNITURE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Marky’s Meat Market Main Street Market
BEST BAKERY/DONUTS
WINNER FAVORITE
Webber’s Furniture Ashley Furniture
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Gering Bakery
Safeway
BEST PRODUCE DEPARTMENT
Daylight Doughnuts
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Safeway
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE
BEST GAS STATION
Dunkin' Donuts
Main Street Market
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Murdoch’s
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Essential Fuels
Fresh Foods
BEST BOOK STORE
Buckle
Maverik
WINNER FAVORITE
Bible Book Store
Dunham’s Sports
Stage Coach Stop
BEST SHOE STORE
Target
BEST NURSERY/PLANT STORE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. Famous Footwear
BEST GIFT SHOP
BEST BRIDAL SHOP
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Dirt Stix Nursery
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
The Good Life
WINNER FAVORITE
Rae Lynn Bridal & Boutique Jan’s Bridal Prom & More
Hibbett Sports
Gering Garden Center Peaceful Prairie Nursery
Flowers on Broadway
Regional West Medical Center Gift Shop
BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE
BEST CONVENIENCE STORE
BEST OFFICE SUPPLY
BEST GROCERY STORE
WINNER FAVORITE
Dunham’s Sports
WINNER FAVORITE
Essential Fuels
WINNER FAVORITE
Main Street Market
WINNER FAVORITE
Eakes Office Solutions
DefComp Firearms Academy and Pro Shop
Maverik
Safeway
Staples
Stage Coach Stop
FAVORITE BEST CRAFT SUPPLIES/FABRIC
Fresh Foods FAVORITE BEST HARDWARE/LUMBER STORE ZM Lumber WINNER Menards FAVORITE The Home Depot FAVORITE BEST HOME DÉCOR Hobby Lobby WINNER Hippy Witch FAVORITE Flowers on Broadway FAVORITE BEST JEWELRY STORE Reichert Jewelers WINNER Hippy Witch FAVORITE
BEST THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT STORE Goodwill WINNER The Happy Dackle Market FAVORITE The Potter’s Wheel FAVORITE BEST WINE SELECTION Main Street Market Wine & Spirits WINNER Kelley’s Liquor Cabinet FAVORITE Fresh Foods FAVORITE BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE Lynne Morgan Boutique WINNER Marketplace Boutique FAVORITE Rae Lynn Bridal & Boutique FAVORITE
BEST PAINT & SUPPLY STORE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
ZM Lumber
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Hobby Lobby The Quilt Stop
Menards
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
Platte Valley Vac & Sew
BEST PHARMACY
BEST FARM SUPPLIES
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Walgreens
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
ZM Lumber Murdoch’s Bomgaar’s
Safeway
USave
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
BEST FIREWORK STORE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Mackenzie Westphal Photography Celeste Salazar Photography & Design
WINNER FAVORITE
Discount Fireworks Fireworks Unlimited
Brooke Lane Photography
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Award-winning internet service with a local heart AlloFiber.com/BestOfScottsbluff 308.633.5100
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THANKYOU FORVOTING AmyNewman BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
Thank you for voting us Best Office Supply! 1-800-658-4072 · eakes.com 14 E 14th St. Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Supplies | Imprinting | Janitorial | Furniture | Managed Print | Managed IT
“I appreciate the opportunity to serve my present, past, and future clients. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your real estate journey.” ~Amy Newman, 308-765-1366 Realtor, Champion Realty
1904 1st Avenue Scottsbluff, NE 69361(308) 633-4663 info@championrealtyllc.net
Pete’s staff thanks all Star-Herald readers for all their support in voting us #1 Place for an Oil Change!
Wednesday is Ladies Discount Day!
Offering: • Full-service oil changes • Fluid flushes • No appointment needed
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BEST ABSTRACT/TITLE CO
BEST ASSISTED LIVING/ NURSING HOME FACILITY
BEST CAKE/CUPCAKE DECORATOR The Gilded Stem Bakery WINNER Mickie Janecek FAVORITE Rebecca Pryor - PRYOR-ity Sweet Treats FAVORITE
BEST BANK TELLER
Becky Martinez - Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union Amy Johnson - Platte Valley Bank Delanie West- Platte Valley Bank
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Nebraska Title Company Title Express Services Ferguson Title Services LLC
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Heritage Estates
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Wel-Life Assisted Living
Northfield Retirement Communities
BEST CARPENTER
BEST ACCOUNTANT
BEST BARBER/HAIR STYLIST
BEST ATTORNEY
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Lance Knight Bob Anderson Derrick Miller
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Randy Wentz - H&R Block
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Alex Ayala - The Twisted Bang Jen Becker - Infinity Salon
Andrew W. Snyder - Holyoke, Snyder, Longoria, Reichert & Rice Libby Stobel - Simmons Olsen Law Firm
Seth Covalt - Dana F. Cole & Co.
Tamara Pierce, CPA
WINNER FAVORITE
Andres Morales - Rugged Edge & Co.
BEST CARPET CLEANING SERVICE Chem-Dry WINNER Steve’s Cleaning and Restoration FAVORITE Monument Cleaning FAVORITE
BEST ADMIN ASSISTANT/SECRETARY Lana Greene - Lincoln Heights Elementary WINNER Shelby Schanaman - Platte River Glass FAVORITE Casie Delgado – Longfellow Elementary School FAVORITE
BEST BEAUTY SALON
Katy Reichert - Holyoke, Snyder, Longoria, Reichert & Rice FAVORITE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
The Twisted Bang Salon
Infinity A Salon
Orenda Wellness Spa and Salon
BEST AUCTIONEER
WINNER FAVORITE
Kraupie’s Real Estate & Auctioneers Steve Flower - Sugar Valley Stockyards
BEST BOSS Stefanie Gonzalez - Reverence Funeral Parlor WINNER Jeremy Behnke - Lincoln Heights Elementary FAVORITE Maria Bernadac - The Twisted Bang FAVORITE BEST BUILDER/CONTRACTOR/ HOME IMPROVEMENT COMPANY Ironclad Construction WINNER Marietta Construction FAVORITE Gurrola Building and Concrete FAVORITE
BEST CIVIC GROUP
BEST APPRAISAL COMPANY
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Firefighter Ministry
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Brandt Appraisal Company
Kenny “Spike” Hendren – Hendren Auction Services
Scottsbluff-Gering Noon Lions Club
First Title & Escrow
FAVORITE
Soroptimist
Gutwein Appraisal Services
BEST BANK
BEST COACH Nick Kuxhausen - Mitchell High School
BEST ARCHITECTURE COMPANY
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Platte Valley Bank
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
WINNER FAVORITE FAVORITE
Baker & Associates
FNBO
Rene Marquez - RPM Boxing
Shaul Designs
Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union
Jud Hall - Scottsbluff High School Football
Trails West Architecture
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“Serving you and those you love” Thankyou forvoting Advantage Chiropractic & Dr. Levi Bowlin Best Chiropractic Office 1930 E 20th PL, Ste. 200E
for selecting our providers Best of the West Winners!
Michelle Cheloha, MD Best Family Physician
Cynthia Guerue, MD, FAAP Best Pediatrician
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 308.633.1425
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Thank you for voting us Best of the West Jewelry Store We’ve been so blessed to serve our community for the last 37 years - we’re looking forward to many more!
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We appreciate the opportunity to serve our residents and their families. For Voting Us: Best Assisted Living/Nursing Home Facility And Best Retirement Community
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Thankyou for voting us Best Overhead Door Company, Favorite Roofing Company, and Favorite Siding Companyin 2025
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Amy Winters - Western Nebraska Community College Jen Pedersen - Western Nebraska Community College
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Lincoln Heights Elementary Longfellow Elementary
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Hotel 21
SoGreen Irrigation and Spinklers
BEST HOUSE-CLEANING/ MAID SERVICE Tayler Kaufman - Kaufman’s House Cleaning
BEST LOAN OFFICER
Samantha Knight - Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union Kristy Petersen - Riverstone Bank Deb Hudson - Platte Valley Bank
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Hullinger Glass & Locks Gregory’s Lock Shop
Michael Engelhaupt - Allstate Insurance Scott Nowatzke - Farmer’s Insurance
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For choosing us as your #1 roofing company 1113 East Overland Scottsbluff NE 69361 631 West 3rd Chadron, NE 69337 308-632-6156
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BEST POLICE OFFICER Maric Vorse - Scottsbluff Police Department Ron Wilson - Scottsbluff Police Department Kristen Massie - Gering Police Department
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Amy Wisniewski Stephanie Schafer
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ABC Seamless
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Weathercraft Companies
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Midwest Vapers World Zy Glam Smoke Shop
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Infinity A Salon
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Amy Newman - Champion Realty Steven Alvizar - Nebraska Realty Cinda Munoz - Nebraska Realty
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Jerry Upp – Midtown Animal Hospital WINNER Somer Pieper - Mitchell Valley Animal Hospital FAVORITE Darla Dwyer - Pioneer Animal Clinic FAVORITE BEST WINDOW DEALER Thompson Glass WINNER Platte River Glass FAVORITE
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Cierra Garhart - Rivalry Tattoo Joyce Rinard - HeavenSent tattoos
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Josh Guerue - BoogieMan
Mick Keenan - Keenan’s Ink
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Jerry Upp, D.V.M. Susan L.Walker, D.V.M. 3390 North 10th Street, Gering, NE 308-632-6888
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Heritage Estates
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Eddie Jones - Dirty Dogs Wigglebuttz Dog Grooming Head 2 Tails Grooming
Northfield Retirement Community The Village at Regional West
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Schank Roofing
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Monument Bible Church
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5:30pm Saturday: 7:30am-Noon Thank you for choosing Dr. Jerry Upp as your favorite Veterinarian
Weathercraft Roofing
Northfield Church
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Scottsbluff Public Schools Panhandle Humane Society
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I am truly honored and surprised to be chosen as this year’s “Best Boss” in the 2025 Reader’s Choice awards. Leading a team composed of the finest, most compassionate, and talented individuals truly blesses and inspires me. They are the reason Reverence Funeral Parlor stands out as a remarkable place, not just for the families who seek our support in life’s most difficult moments, but for me as well. Our work is challenging, yet having colleagues who share my level
Joshua Henne
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of commitment makes the difficult days man Thank you, and God Bless! ~ Stefanie Go n o
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Congratulations to our friends and a very outstanding team of professionals at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Home for being named this year’s Reader’s Choice winner for Best Funeral Home! Special recognition goes out to their dedicated and experienced lead director, Tammy Lutz, who was honored as the winner for Best Funeral Director.
We also express our heartfelt gratitude to the community for voting for us as runners-up in both categories this year. We appreciate everyone who has entrusted our local, family, and veteran-owned mortuary with their most cherished matters. We welcome others to consider us when the time comes to make these important decisions for themselves or their loved ones. ~ Reverence Funeral Parlor Staff
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2002 Char Ave, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING SANDBERG’S: *Best Farm Implement Dealer* *Favorite ATV Dealer* *Favorite Motorcycle Dealer* We appreciate your business!
Thank you for choosing Dr. Scanlan of CAPWN as FAVORITE MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Dr. Scanlan is now accepting new patients for TMS and Spravato treatments. eatments.
975 Crescent Dr. Gering, Nebraska
Main Phone: 308.635.3089 Health Clinic: 308.632.2540 Behavioral Health: 308.633.5766 capwn.org
We’re honored tobenamed Best Plumbing Company of2025 Thank you to our community for the opportunity to serve you-we’re grateful for your trust and support.
(308) 641-0481 710 Broadway, Scottsbluff
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