Marion County Economic Development has released its 2020 Best of the Red Rock Area award winners. KNIA/KRLS was again named the winner of best “News and Local Information.” The station has won the award every year since the contest began.
BEST FOOD
Salad – Applebee’s
Appetizer – Checkerboard Restaurant
Pizza – George’s Pizza & Steakhouse
Cup of Coffee – Smokey Row Coffee Co. Pella
Ethnic Food – Cantaritos Grill & Cantina
Steak – Liberty Street Kitchen
Burger – Culver’s
Breakfast – Windmill Cafe
Dessert – Jaarsma Bakery
Tenderloin – Hometown Meats & Deli
Family Restaurant – Checkerboard Restaurant
Deli Style Sandwich – In’t Veld Meat Market
Pork Chop or Ham – George’s Pizza & Steakhouse
Seafood – Yamato Steak House of Japan
Restaurant Service – George’s Pizza & Steakhouse
BEST BEING SOCIAL
Happy Hour – The Cellar Peanut Pub
Bar, Pub or Tasting Room – The Cellar Peanut Pub
Caterer – Central College
Date Night Restaurant – Liberty Street Kitchen
Date Night Activity – Grand Theater
Wedding Reception Venue – Sun Valley Barn
Family Reunion Spot – Cordova Park Pavilion
Meeting Venue – Central College
Outdoor Eating Location – Kone Korner
BEST LODGING
Campground – Howell Station Recreation Area
Hotel – Cobblestone Hotel & Suites
B & B or Cabin – Cordova Park Cabins BEST SHOPPING
Antique/Vintage Shop – Simple Treasures
Women’s Shop – The Funky Zebra
Consignment Shop – The Well Thrift Store, Pella
Gift Shop – Candi’s Flowers & Gifts
Fresh Meats – In’t Veld Meat Market
Locally Made Souvenir – Jaarsma Bakery
Men’s Shop – Theisen’s
Kids Shop – Silver Lining
Garden Center – Nick’s Greenhouse
Pet Care & Supplies – Pella Pets Vet Clinic
Photography, Graphic Design, Printing or Video Shop – Digital Galleria Designs
Floral, Craft or Decor Shop – Candi’s Flowers
BEST ENTERTAINMENT
Live Entertainment – The Cellar Peanut Pub
Historical Experience – Pella Historical Village & Vermeer Mill
Indoor Recreation – Knoxville Recreation Center
Outdoor Recreation – Knoxville Raceway
Hidden Treasure – Pierce’s Pumpkin Patch
Place to Entertain Kids – Pella Aquatics Center
Teen Activity – Slideways
BEST COMMUNITY SERVICES
Hospitality – Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
Real Estate Agency – Home Realty
Home Builder – Pearson Brothers Construction
Banking or Finance Services – Marion County Bank
Auto or Auto Repair Services – Raceway Tire & Exhaust
Spa, Salon or Barber Services – Expressions by Design
News & Local Information – KNIA-KRLS
Child Care Center – Stepping Stones Early Learning Center
BEST BUSINESS
Place to Work, < 50 employees
Kone Korner
Place to Work, 50-250 employees
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
Place to Work, > 250 employees
Vermeer Corporation
Business Supporter of Community Projects
< 50 employees-Peace Tree Brewing Co.
Business Supporter of Community Projects
50-250 employees-Marion County Bank
Business Supporter of Community Projects
> 250 employees-Vermeer Corporation
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