(Spirit Lake, IA) – Fareway Stores, Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening ceremony Tuesday for a new, relocated Fareway store in Spirit Lake. The new 21,000 square foot store replaces the previous Spirit Lake Fareway location to its new home at 2330 175th Street (the northeast corner of 175th Street and Highway 71) in Spirit Lake.
“The Spirit Lake Fareway has served the community with the best in customer service and quality since 1985. We are excited to reinvest in the community and provide a new store location with a modern design to enhance the experience for area residents,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We want to thank city staff and community leaders for helping make this project possible.”
Customers will notice a more efficient layout with modern displays at the new store which is equipped with a roof-mounted solar array. During a large portion of daylight hours, the solar generation is expected to exceed the electrical demands of the store and power will be sold back to the utility company. The solar array will generate an estimated 35% of the store’s total annual electrical usage. Spirit Lake Fareway will provide only the best in fresh, highest quality meat; a full-service butcher counter; farm-fresh produce; low, competitive prices; and the highest level of customer service, including to-your-car carryout. The new store offers FastLanes, a self-service checkout option, and online shopping with curbside pick-up, available at Shop.Fareway.com. Customers can save $5 off their first online order at the Spirit Lake location by using coupon code SPIRITFIVE at checkout, valid through December 14th .
City Administrator, Gregg Owens echoed positive comments regarding Fareway’s long-standing commitment to the Iowa Great Lakes region.
“The City of Spirit Lake is proud to welcome Fareway’s new, state of the art store. 2025 will mark Fareway’s fortieth year of operation in Spirit Lake and for all of its time here, Fareway has been a valued community partner and has provided a high-quality customer experience. The opening of the new store is a great way to usher in the holiday season!”
About Fareway:
Fareway Stores, Inc. is a growing Midwest grocery company currently operating 140 stores in a seven-state region. Fareway’s mission is to provide the highest quality products, while treating customers like family, and valuing dedicated employees. Its stores are known for their unmatched, full-service meat departments, farm-fresh produce, and exceptional to-your-car customer service. Fareway is a family-owned business, recognized as a top 10 employer in Iowa, and has more than 13,000 total employees. Visit Fareway.com for more information or shop online by visiting Shop.Fareway.com.