Fareway held a ribbon cutting ceremony today for a new store located at 1181 North 6th Street in Monmouth. The 21,000 square foot Fareway store provides only the best in fresh, high quality meat; full-service butcher counter; farm-fresh produce; low, competitive prices; and the highest level of customer service, including to-your-car carryout.
“We are excited for this new store and look forward to serving the area residents with our unmatched meat departments and exceptional customer service,” said Fareway President and CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “Thanks to Monmouth College and the City of Monmouth for their partnership in making this project possible.”
"The City of Monmouth appreciates the investment by Fareway; providing our residents with an attractive shopping experience in town," said Monmouth Mayor Rod Davies.
“Monmouth College is pleased to have worked with Fareway; helping expand grocery options available to our students, faculty, and staff. In addition, assisting the City of Monmouth and Chamber of Commerce in furthering the economic development of our area,” said Monmouth College Vice President for Finance and Business Richard Marshall.
“Today has been greatly anticipated, and we are extremely excited to welcome Fareway to our community,” said Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Patterson.
The store will be managed by Grocery Manager Brian Riley and Market Manager Greg Stephens. The store will open for normal business hours of 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31.
“We are excited about adding this Fareway store to the area to better serve the community,” said Grocery Manager Brian Riley. “If you don’t immediately find what you are looking for, please ask, and we will do our best to make good on requests.”
Fareway Stores, Inc. is a growing Midwest grocery company currently operating 126 store locations in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Fareway holds family values in the highest regard, demonstrating integrity, fairness, and honesty in relationships with customers, employees, vendors, and suppliers. Visit Fareway.com for more information.