The best book store in Iowa, and one of the best in the nation, combining awesome architecture, a…read moregreat inventory, phenomenal awareness, and a wonderfully unique vibe. An elite level of customer service is always present. Led by their manager, Linda, this place is really special if you're a book lover, but it's also a terrific visit if you enjoy writing or Journaling, or if you are a Connoisseur of architecture. Great value abounds, and it just rocks.

This is the most incredible book store ever! I absolutely LOVE the architecture of this building…read moreand the gorgeous (original!) visible bank vault doors--vaults they turned into book sections (one is a crime book section... I love that!) They have a fab cooking section and an adorable kids section upstairs with seating and perfect ambiance. Amazing book selection throughout the very large store. It also connects to a very cute restaurant, that I will be trying next time! It's honestly so much better than even the best "big box" book store! The prices are exactly the same, so why NOT shop where you will also have an amazing experience?!? And support a local small business! One more HUGE plus: there was ZERO Trump/MAGA propaganda sold here. NONE! This deliberate choice to lose a few sales rather than sell poison to their community is...priceless. That's the difference between small businesses and corporations. They CARE! They also feature books which have just been tragically banned, like Maya Angelou & various diverse/inclusive genres. I have a renewed faith in Americans today thanks to this Iowa bookstore, or Book Vault i should say Im already planning to go back with my whole family. You should too. Worth the drive!

Cool shop with cool stuff but they sold me a fake silver bar, advertising it as real, 925 silver…read more Bought it for $37 and had it appraised afterwords. The jeweler's words were: "Practically worthless". The yellow sticky note in the picture is what was attached to it in the shop. I hope this was not intentional.

Vintage stuff! Retro wares! Nancy has the goods. Looking…read morefor midwest americana stuff, this is the place. She's got a variety of old beer stuff- brewery clocks, mirrored signs, neon signs old mugs and the like. Much of her stuff is old advertising memorabilia that someone seemingly had socked away. My favorite section was the belt buckles- she's got so many different John Deere belt buckles! The toys were lots of fun, and it's more of a memorabilia and nostalgia kinda place than a place to go to pawn your welding gun or torque wrench. It was really a big shop, and it seems that Nancy has the room to pack away a lot more inventory! She even has an area of the shop devoted to giant statues! She's got it all. Unfortunately, I wasn't pawning anything. This looks like a reputable place, not a place to come and "see what you've been missing." I'd be happy to pawn my neon sign here! Parking was easy along the street. Nancy herself was in the shop. She was friendly and welcoming!

This place doesn't even deserve a whole star! Went in this place for the first time last week with…read morea friend of mine. We were looking to not only spend money but to also bring items in to her sell for me. But when I had asked what items the owner constantly kept saying 'I don't accept anything old' She wouldn't tell me any brand's or anything! She was extremely rude!! An when my friend asked her if she had one certain kind of jeans and the owner looked at her and said if I have them I'm sure I don't have any in your size!. I will never go back to this store again and don't recommend it to anyone!

I enjoy stopping in to this consignment store often. The clothing is always changing. I even…read morefound some items with the tags still on! Score for me!

Usually open 11am - 5pm, family owned business. I got to talk to the owner and found out he opened…read moreup this store so his daughter, Kendra, who has a brain injury can have something to do. Such a sweet family, very hospitable and they have and amazing assortment of Knick knacks and clothes. Kendra also hand makes garden stakes, bracelets and candles. Everything is super cheap too.

The guys were a little frosty my first time here, maybe they were intimidated by my Fu Manchu-ness?…read moreNext time the fellas helped me out with taking apart my rifle to reset a spring that sprung. I like their winch setup to run the targets in & out, I can never remember the distance they have to the back wall though, I think it's more than 50ft. The steel plates look like they're about 12-15yds away, so I would guess the rest of the distance is another 12-15yds to the back wall...maybe. Their prices for range time were quite reasonable. I bought a 10 visit punch card & each visit is good for the day, so that's pretty badass! Oh, 10 visits for $65 & some change, it was 10 days ago, so don't quote me on that price. Ammo prices weren't bad, but I like to shop for discounts or buy in bulk to avoid wasting my money. I didn't overpay for a spare magazine & a speed loader, but better to spend it there & have it in hand than wait the 2 days for an Amazon delivery in my opinion. They sell ear & eye protection, targets of different sizes & silhouettes, Free condoms offered in the bathroom...don't mind if I do!! Haha (always Check Free condoms for pinholes!!) I had never shot steel target plates before, that was cool. I was practicing from the draw & I'm confident that if I had to defend myself I could hit my approaching target without any collateral damage. Oogity Boogity!! Get some!! Only reason they aren't 5 stars is because of the ventilation, I could taste the sweetness of the lead on my tongue & in my nose, not ideal. The lanes are a little narrow as well, by that I mean the partitions that designate a lane are narrow. This lead to quite a few spent shells bouncing off of the wooden partition & actually burning me. Both happened while shooting the rifle, unfortunately I was wearing a face mask & a hot piece of brass nestled perfectly on top of it below my right eye on my cheek! No a good hurt, but a good reminder that brass is HOT!!

Unbelievable service. Went into ask about a rifle for deer season. Aaron showed me exactly what his…read moreparty all hunt with. With more expensive firearms all around him, he proceeded to explain why the rifle was the best value for the money. Offered to outfit it with rings and a scope when he got it in for no extra charge. Second day of season shot a beautiful doe at 150yds. I am saving to get my son one for next year. I doubt I will ever buy a firearm anywhere else. There is no way you can put a value on trust.

Dr. Mark actually cares about his patients. I always felt he had my best interest in mind. When I…read morehad an eye injury, he gave me his home cell number "just in case", then, when there was a problem, met me at the office after hours. Highly recommend for any eye service.

I have been going to Dr. Altfillisch for the last few years. I would recommend going to this…read moreoffice 100% The staff in his office are extremely professional and helpful, they are also just nice people. They can help you pick out the perfect glasses or contacts. Dr. Altfillisch is an excellent doctor and he has help me to see perfectly even though I have complicated I issues.

Sandie's is a strange combination of antique retail and doll museum, but I respect the fact that…read moreshe has been able to share her two passions with the town of Albia. And I still have my Raggedy Ann doll which was handmade for me many years ago. The store is very organized, clean, bright, and out front is adorably decorated. I love the way the teacups and saucers are displayed.

This a great antique shop. Large collections. The owners Jeff and Julie are the most friendliest…read morestore owners. They live on sight so store is almost always open.