Bland's Flower Shop & Gifts
	Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 1:00 Saturday Flowers & Plants * Fresh flowers for all occaisions * Green & Blooming plants * Wicker gardens * Balloons, Latex and Foil * Silk flower arrangements Gift Items * Goosecreek & Coolbean candles * Wooden signs * Primitive decorative items * Barnboard birdhouses * Children of the innerlight * Home Decor items * We offer Teleflora wireservice for sending flowers out of town or out of state!! * Sandra J. Erdelt, Owner 2347 Jamestown Ave Independence, IA 50644 Phone: 319-334-2536 1-800-895-1604

	Connie's Hallmark
	Connie's Hallmark can help you make everyday a special day with cards for every occasion and gifts for any holiday or event. You'll always receive special attention and personal service from people you've known and trusted for over 30 years. Complete line of: Webkinz * Willow Tree * Yankee Candles * Gold Crown Hallmark Cards Don & Connie Brown, Owners 121 1st St. East Independence, IA 50644 319-334-7224
	Website:   http://www.conniesgiftsindee.com

	Distinctions
	Distinctions Essential Home Elements Today's Contemporary Inspired By Yesterday's Craftsman Contemporary Color Palettes Unique & Stylish Accent Pieces Functional & Fabulous Furniture The Palette... Bronze Sage Orange Chocolate Mercury Pewter Cobalt Lemon The Elements... Leather Botanical Fabrics Lighting Wood Teak Pottery Metal The Look... Modern Handcrafted Contemporary Stylish Sleek Urban 9:00 - 5:00 Daily Thursdays 'til 8:00 www.shopdistinctions.com 1302 1st St. W Independence, IA 50644 319.332.0273

	Hartig Drug #14
	HARTIG DRUG'S LIQUOR DEPARTMENT HAS IOWA WINES NOW ON MAINSTREET LEVEL! The Liquor Department on the lower level of Hartig Drug is now carrying Tabor Home Wines and wines from Stone Cliff Winery. Both Wineries are in the Dubuque area of Iowa, and offer excellent selections. Tabor Home Vineyards offers Barn Dance Red, Electric Raspberry, Hi-Ho Cherry, Catawba Rose, First Bloom and Cranberry Whistle. The prices range from $9.39 to $11.25. Stone Cliff Vineyards offers White Zinfandel, Reisling, Sweet Cherry, Sweet Concord and Chardonnay. Those prices range from $5.99 to $9.99. Hartig has also carried Iowa's first and only distiller of Fine Spirits products for some time now. The Cedar Ridge Vineyard in Cedar Rapids offers an excellent line of spirits. Hartig carries their Apple Brandy, Lemoncella, Clearhart Vodka and Grappa, which is an Italian drink made from a hearty distilled wine. Be sure to stop in and see Hartig's full line of fine wines and spirits, as well as many imported beers. If you had it at the 2008 Brew-B-Q, you are likely to find it in Hartig Drug's liquor department on their mainstreet level. Suzanne Johnson, Store Manager 200 1st St East Independence, IA 50644 TEL 319-334-7155 FAX 319-334-7156

	Homestead Restaurant	view profile
	Homestead Gift Shop With so many wonderful items, you’ll be sure to find the perfect gift for any occasion and something for yourself as well! Our Gift Shop is filled with great treasures. Some of the products you will find are: Bean Pod Soy Candles Iowa wines Kitchen textiles Caren hand lotions Kitchen tools and gadgets Lolita glassware Zyliss Iowa souviners Legacy paper products Silver Forest jewelry Homespice braided rugs Abdallah candies Jams & jellies Wood signs Framed prints J. Devlin stained glass frames and much more! Our staff is ready to help you find the perfect gift!> Tom & Kay King, Owners 2000 Swan Lake Blvd Tel: 319-334-9055
	Website:   http://www.homestead-restaurant.com/

	Laree's
	Welcome to Laree's Shoppe of Favorites "An artistic emporium with a nostalgic flair" Stop in and see the many unique items by American Artisans Jewelry * Pottery * Gourmet Foods * Iowa Wines * Chilren's Gifts * Story People * Williraye Collectibles Open Monday - Saturday Open Sundays November - December Laree Randall, Owner 306 1st St East Independence, IA 50644 Phone: 319-334-6703

	Little Red Schoolhouse
	Little Red Schoolhouse 9:00 - 5:00 Daily Thursdays 'til 8:00 pm Eight rooms of fine country furnishings What to Expect Little Red Schoolhouse receives deliveries daily. This means there are always new discoveries to be found each visit. Our inventory comes from all over the country, furniture from the east coast to hand carved bowls on the west coast. Some of the best artisans are from the midwest. Our pottery is handmade and still fired in a wood-burning kiln. We look for items that will enhance your home with warmth and quality. We appreciate your patronage and hope to see you often! Mailing List * Bridal Registry * Birthday Club * Coffee Club * 3 day Approval * Gift Certificates * Gift Bag/Name Tag * Enjoy coffee while browsing * Custom Order Furniture * Personalized Gifts * Custom Floral Arrangements Primitives * Coffee * Furniture * Textiles * Florals & Greenery * Pictures * Lamps * Rugs * Quilts * Pottery * Redware * Antiques * Reproductions * Treenware * Floral Arrangements * Music * Shelves * We feature Unique and Custom Made * Tons of Seasonal Decor Open 7 Days a Week Extended Hours for Special Events Sandy Joblinske, Manager Angie Manson, Owner 1302 1st St. West Independence, IA 50644 319-334-7199
	Website:   http://www.shoplittleredschoolhouse.com

	Mary's Flower Patch & Gifts
	Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Most Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mary Shannon, Owner 222 First Street East Independence, IA 50644 (319)334-6666

	Munchkins Children's Bookstore
	We offer a large selection of new and used children's books including: picture books activity books coloring books board books beginner readers chapter books junior novels and a clearance section! Book prices start at $1.00 and up -- lots of books priced at $1.50 - $3.00. Casey Allen, Owner 108 2nd Ave NE (In the backroom of Dean's Barbershop) Independence, IA 50644 319.361.9626 caseyraeallen@hotmail.com

	Quilter's Quarters
	Expect a warm welcome at Quilter's Quarters 213 First Street East Over 4,000 bolts of high quality quilting fabrics & flannels featuring Thimbleberries, Moda, Hoffman & More! Authorized Pfaff Dealer -- Books - Patterns - Supplies Hours: 10 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm Saturday www.quiltersquartersonline.com info@quiltersquartersonline.com Melinda Engelbrecht, Owner 213 1st Street East Independence, IA 50644 319-334-4443

	Rose Creek Gifts & More LLC
	Rose Creek Gifts & More is a small but unique country shop. A gift shop with true country feeling and friendly atmosphere. This year we have added the year round Christmas Corner. Now our customers can also shop over our website. New products to be added in near future for additional variety. * Foundation Angels * Ganz Angels * John Grossman Angels * Ann Clark Cookie Cutters & sets * Teapots and homemade cozy's * Plum Creek * Dept 56 * Ganz Scented Waffle Bars * Irvin's Tinware * Balloons for all occassions * Local Crafters * Door County Coffee and Teas * Clementine Collectible Snowmen and Accessories * Leanin' Tree Cards * Jim Shore Quilted Bags * Canus Goats Milk Bar Soap * Many other items * Hours: Monday - Friday 1:00 - 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - Close Nancy Krempges, Owner 215 17th Ave NW Independence, IA 50644 Tel: 319-334-2099 Fax: 319-334-2480 Email: krempges@indytel.com
	Website:   http://www.rosecreekgifts.com

	S & K Collectibles
	Iowa's Largest Fenton Glass Dealer Announcing Danielson Designs: Custom Decor So Simple, It's Stunning. Ships in 2 business days! Heritage Lace Sarah's Attic Charming Tails Pipka Santas Kriss McGraw, Owner 221 1st St. East Independence, IA 50644 319-334-9355
	Website:   http://www.sandkcollectibles.com

	Wal-Mart SuperCenter
	Liz Graeser, Manager 302 Enterprise Drive SW Independence, IA 50644 Tel: 319-334-7128
	Website:   http://www.wal-mart.com