Thoroughly enjoyed my shopping experience at Scout. Employees were helpful and friendly & the…read moreselection is varied, items seem of high quality. I found several gift items, looking forward to returning!

I have to stop in every time. I'm in town. It takes me at least an hour to go through everything…read moreonce twice in three times! Great selection great service so grateful this little gem is in Marion.

Cute store to come shop in! Lots of items to choose from ranging from fashion to home goods…read more Friendly staff and always helpful. You can find high end goodies and more everyday items. Highly recommend

Went to the website before I brought in but they have to have a minimum of 15 items that fact was…read morenot on the website. They only found about 5 or 6 items they wanted so I had to haul everything back home. I have a bad back and it wasn't pleasant. The girl was nice enough. I really don't know how you could effectively consign at this store.

When I was in college this was the mall to go to so they built a theater and countless chain…read morerestaurants around it. Since then, however, they have lost Von Maur, Spencers, Osco, Regis, KB Toys, B Dalton Booksellers, Dave & Barry's, Country Buffet, Sam Goody, Maurices, Brass Buckle, Maid-Rite and a number of local deli's, sports memorabilia & craft shops. All that is left is the library, Pretzelmaker, Eddie Bauer, Younkers, JC Penney, Bath & Body Works & city offices that were flooded out of downtown. I don't know if the rent is "too damn high" or what but this a terrible mall. The top floor is almost abandoned, except for mall walkers.

OMG, I can review this wasteland? I didn't think that empty fields with tumble weeds blowing…read morethrough them made it onto Yelp! This place is the classic example of a DEAD MALL. The only thing that kept this mall alive is that the floods came through in 2008, and city and county government had nowhere to go, but to a surprisingly empty, dead mall out on the edge of town. This place is so dead and lame that there is even a website dedicated to tearing it down http://teardownwestdale.com/ Here is a link to the entry for this so called 'shopping mall' on Deadmalls http://deadmalls.com/malls/westdale_mall.html Every time I walk through, I'm one of the few people inside, it's kinda spooky, like something out of a Romero movie. Uuuuuugggghhhh Brrraaaaiiiinnnnnsssss! Sadly, this place is empty, you wont even find zombies. I have no idea why Yonkers and Chick-Fil-A haven't pulled out. I'd imagine the Chicken shop doesn't leave, because it feeds the city employees who don't want to leave on their lunch breaks. Oh, and another thing, the entire area around this mall is going gonzo nuts with business and new stores and restaurants. This mall should be a dream location. Instead it just sits and rots alive, like a hobo chained to the inside of a boxcar at the end of a long forgotten rail siding. Something strange is going on with this place. Makes me wonder what kind of property management company is running it. There is absolutely no reason this mall should be in such an awful state. Once the go-to spot in CR, now it is a shadow of it's former self.

Until about a month ago I never knew this store existed. It's been in Ely for a little while now. I…read morestopped in here with some coworkers on a Friday afternoon. Really to just browse, but I did leave with a few Christmas gifts. Very nice boutique. Well-curated with fun things from clothing and accessories to cute hostess gifts, some home decor and kitchen items. Unique things like the cactus shaped earrings and IPA beer scented soap I picked up. Prices are moderate; not any more or less than you might see at a mall. Recommend if you're in the area!

Very neat little boutique in the heart of Ely which opened in May 2016…read more On a moonlight bike ride from Cedar Rapids we noticed the lights were on in this little shop across the street from the local bar. The gentleman owner was keeping the store open after hours when he saw the large group of bike riders milling about at Odie's. Well, that garnered him at least two sales. Many small stores in small towns such as Ely look the part of someone just trying to follow their dream, with little preparation and know-how, but this shop is different. It is well decorated, with careful thought as to how merchandise should be displayed. It is not a bare bones, quickly thrown together place, ala those that are just open for the Christmas season. You know the type. They have a nice selection of clothes geared to Hawkeye fans, Cyclone fans, and bike riders as well. The clothes for cyclists are not biking clothes, rather normal shirts, etc with a cycling motif. They also had merchandise very suitable for baby showers. We made a return trip two days later to pick up a U of I jacket that my wife liked, and the woman on duty was very nice. All in all, a very nice addition to Ely.

Real. Clean. Actually plant-positive in the sense that progress is encouraged by the patrons and…read moreowner.

I stopped in this adorable plant & gift shop nestled in the Czech village between events on a…read moreSaturday. The shop was full of adorable gifts & a wide selection of plants, pots and other accessories. They had an impressive selection of "hard to find" plants like a raven ZZ plant & an Indian rope Hoya. Out of pure RESTRAINT I left with only a Brazilian philodendron and a card for a friend. I will be back if in the area again! As a dog mom, I also greatly appreciate their easy to see and helpful labeling of plants as dog friendly :)

Such an adorable shop in the Newbo District! They provide trendy clothing for young adults and…read moreolder! It's always hard to find fashionable clothing that doesn't make me look old or that I'm too old to wear. The staff is great and you get greeted by the cutest dogs EVER! Clothing changes all the time, so when you find something you like... make sure you buy it!! They also have a great online store too!! You can get both your spa and hair services done upstairs in the Salon Lofts, and get a brand new outfit in Dot + Dash! You'll feel like a brand new person!!

This store was a perfect stop to find gifts for women on my list. If you are in the Newbo area stop…read morehere and check them out. I had peeked in plenty of times because my eyelash artist Courtney is in the same building. She suggested I popped in to buy things because I'm obsessed with my dog. First thing I did when I opened the dog was greeted by two beautiful mini goldendoodles. They were calm and adorable. They had adorable selection of socks with the writing on the bottom and sequin clothes dog mom stuff and candles. I'm forever a fan. They also have an option dot you to buy stuff over Instagram which is super easy aswell. Shop local at this adorable boutique!

I've heard about this place from many people so we decided to give it a try. The building is well…read morekept and all staff were great!They sell by the pound and you must wear gloves when you go. We scored some finds...a total of 6 items for under $5 total. I recommend giving it a try.

Always find lots of vintage clothing, toys and household items. You have to be prepared to dig…read morethrough big bins of random stuff to find your treasures, but if you Love the Thrill of the Hunt, you will have fun at the Goodwill Outlet! Remember to bring gloves...

The selection and amount is best seen (though kind of new to thrift store hunting). Not looking to…read moreflip and make money, but the items I knew were a bit over priced, I.e., a baseball bat and glove for around $125-150/each that can find online cheaper. Still, well worth the walk around and probably difficult to not leave with something. Still plenty of reasonable priced items, and ton of selection.

Great place to find unusual antiques and statement pieces for your home! The customer service from…read morethe family that owns it is amazing! I found some beautiful costume jewelry and lovely antique bells, while the children there shopping with me were captivated by the collection of toys. I also noticed a small selection of vintage clothing and shoes. If you're looking for furniture, you'll have to take a trip down to the basement!