Every year, the Daily asks the student body what companies and organizations in Ames they think are the best of the best. Below are the top from the service category.

The Daily will release the rest of the categories throughout the week. 

Best place to live on campus: Maple Willow Larch 

• Runner Up: Frederiksen Court
• Second Runner Up: Friley

Best Place to live off campus: BlockONE

• Runner Up: Haverkamp Properties
• Second Runner Up: Campustown

Best Property Management Firm: BlockONE

• Runner Up: Haverkamp Properties
• Second Runner Up: Jensen Group/Hunziker Property Management/First Property Management

Best Bank: U.S. Bank

• Runner Up: Wells Fargo Bank
• Second Runner Up: First National Bank

Best Credit Union: Greater Iowa Credit Union

• Runner Up: Community Choice Credit Union
• Second Runner Up: River Valley Credit Union

Best Grocery Store: HyVee

• Runner Up: Fareway
• Second Runner Up: Wheatsfield Cooperative

Best Florist: Coe’s Floral and Gifts

• Runner Up: HyVee Floral
• Second Runner Up: Flowerama

Best Auto Dealer: Wilson Toyota

• Runner Up: George White Chevrolet
• Second Runner Up: Ames Ford Lincoln

Best Auto Repair: Midas

• Runner Up: Campus Garage
• Second Runner Up: Ron’s/Trickles

Best Bike Shop: Bikeworld

• Runner Up: Skunk River Cycles
• Second Runner Up: Raccoon River Valley Bike & Outfitters

Best Car Wash: AmesTornado Wash

•  Runner Up: Wildwater Car Wash and Pet Wash
•  Second Runner Up: Sudsational Auto Wash

Best Jeweler: Ames Silversmithing

• Runner Up: Gilger Designs
• Second Runner Up: Riddles Jewelry 

Best Men’s Clothing Store: Moorman Clothiers

• Runner Up: Express
• Second Runner Up: American Eagle/Buckle

Best Woman’s Clothing Store: Portobello Road

• Runner Up: Grey Elephant
• Second Runner Up: Express

Best Place to buy ISU Gear: Barefoot Campus Outfitters

• Runner Up: University Bookstore
• Second Runner Up: Cy’s Locker Room

Best Consignment Store: The Loft

• Runner Up: Good Will
• Second Runner Up: Miss Meyer’s Clothing & Consignment

Best Dry Cleaner: Mayfair Cleaners

• Runner Up: HyVee
• Second Runner Up: Grand Cleaners

Best Place to Buy School Supplies: Target

• Runner Up: Walmart
• Second Runner Up: University Bookstore

Best Printing/ Copy Serving: Copyworks

• Runner Up: Alpha Copies
• Second Runner Up: Prints Copy Center

Best Wireless Company: Verizon

• Runner Up: U.S. Cellular
• Second Runner Up: AT&T

Best Law Firm: Davis Brown Law Firm

• Runner Up: Hastings Gartin Boettger, LLP
• Second Runner Up: Goodwin Law Office

Best Tattoo Parlor: Heroic Ink 

• Runner Up: Asylum
• Second Runner Up: Jaded Angel