(STORY CITY, IA) – Fareway Stores, Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony Tuesday for its new store in Story City. Fareway began working on the project in June of 2023 at the southwest corner of Broad Street and Factory Outlet Drive. The new 10,800 square foot store is located at 1550 Broad Street, Story City, IA 50248.
“Communities depend on a local grocer to offer high quality products and unmatched service. Fareway values the communities and people it serves, and we look forward to serving the Story City and surrounding communities,” Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer said. “We want to thank city officials and economic development for helping make this project possible.”
Fareway’s newest store fills the void left after the community’s only grocery store closed in August of 2021.
“Prior to the ground breaking, everyone I met on the street, at meetings, sporting events or in church, asked the question, “When is Fareway coming?” Story City mayor Mike Jensen said. “We are excited and happy to welcome Fareway in becoming part of our Story City community.”
The new Fareway location will provide for an impressive grocery selection, with fresh-cut produce, healthy varieties, and locally sourced items, in addition to a variety of craft beer, fine wines, and top-shelf spirits. A second-to-none, full-service butcher counter with only the best in highest quality meat and a made-fresh-daily bakery will be available. Online ordering with convenient, curbside pickup can be found at Shop.Fareway.com. Customers can save $5 on their first online order at the Story City location by using coupon code SCFIVE at checkout, valid through December 12th, 2024.
“The opening of the Fareway store is a monumental day for Story City,” Tyler Fredrickson, president of Story City Economic Development said. “A lot of hard work has been put into this by our Story City Economic Development Board, city council, city officials, Ames Regional Economic Alliance and of course, Fareway. We are thrilled to have a company like Fareway invest in our community and be a mainstay for many years to come.”
The store will be managed by Grocery Manager Ben Brown and Market Manager Chris Germann. The location opens to the public on Wednesday, November 6th during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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.