Fareway Stores Inc. has raised more than $400,000 through two fundraisers – the MDA Shamrocks Round Up campaign and the Fareway MDA Golf Classic – to support the the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s mission to fund research, care and advocacy across Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Illinois, Nebraska and Missouri. The February roundup campaign, part of MDA’s […]
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Fareway Stores, Inc. is a rapidly expanding Midwest grocery company with over 130 locations across seven states. Emphasizing family values, Fareway prioritizes integrity, fairness, and honesty in all relationships.
The company is dedicated to providing personalized service and distributing quality food products while fostering strong community ties through partnerships with local farmers, businesses, and charities. As a family-owned business and a major employer in Iowa, Fareway values its employees as part of its extended family.
With a commitment to delivering high-quality groceries at affordable prices and offering exceptional customer service, the company also provides online ordering and convenient pickup options. Customers can stay connected and access promotions and recipes through the Fareway app and social media channels.
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Renovated Lisbon Location Latest For Fareway Stores In Iowa
The grocery industry in Iowa experienced a dynamic period from 2024 through mid-2025, marked by strategic expansions, significant remodels and a notable few closures, reflecting both economic pressures and a continued focus on serving communities. While the state’s overall financial position remains strong, grocers are navigating evolving consumer habits and intense competition. Iowa-based Fareway Stores […]
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Fareway Debuts New Location In Denver, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony July 29 for a 15,000-square-foot store at 1022 Skylar St. in Denver, Iowa, which underwent a full renovation after the grocer acquired it from Brother’s Market in March. “Fareway is proud to be part of the Denver community, and we’re excited to open our doors,” […]
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Fareway Holds Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening In Lisbon, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony July 8 for a new store at 930 Commercial St. in Lisbon, Iowa. Fareway acquired the 18,000-square-foot store from Brother’s Market in March and has since completed a full renovation of the property. The store officially opened for business July 9. “As Fareway grows, […]
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Fareway, Murphy Family Foundation Pack Meals For Easter
Employees with Fareway Stores Inc. continued the company’s annual tradition of teaming up with the Murphy Family Foundation to pack meals ahead of Easter in Johnston, Iowa. Forty-eight volunteers, split between two shifts, assembled 2,000 meal kits for a total weight of 12,000 pounds. The 9 a.m. crew, consisting of 21 Fareway team members and […]
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Fareway Breaks Ground On First Store In Kansas
Fareway Stores Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony April 1 for its first store in Kansas – a 21,000-square-foot Fareway Meat & Grocery at 15790 State Ave. in Basehor. First announced in February 2024, the store will feature a built-in smoker to provide freshly smoked items typically only offered at Fareway Meat Market locations. “The Basehor […]
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Lottery Ticket Purchases At Checkout Debut In Select Fareway Stores
Powerball and Mega Millions tickets are now available for purchase in checkout lanes at select Fareway stores in Iowa, marking the option’s state debut. The Iowa Lottery purchase process, called Easy Play, soon will roll out to all Fareway locations in the state that sell tickets. Customers will be able to buy easy-pick tickets (meaning […]
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Fareway Receives Several Awards At NGA Show
Fareway Stores has wrapped up a successful trip to the National Grocers Association Show, which ran Feb. 23-25 at the Ceasars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. For the second year in a row, Fareway received an Exceptional Independents Award from The Shelby Report. The honor showcases the grocer’s commitment to community, bringing people together […]
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Fareway’s Toys For Tots Campaign Raises More Than $275K
Fareway presented a check for $275,173.70 on Jan. 27 to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program in support its 2024 Toys for Tots campaign, which provides toys to children during the holiday season. Monetary and toy donations were accepted at all Fareway store locations from Nov. 24-Dec. 24. “Each year our customers […]
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Fareway To Purchase Brothers Market Locations In Iowa
Fareway Stores Inc. has agreed to purchase two Brothers Market locations in Iowa – at 1022 Skyler St. in Denver and 930 Commercial St. in Lisbon. The transaction is expected to close in March. Both locations will close for several months as Fareway completes renovations. After completion, Ace Hardware will continue to operate inside the […]
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Fareway Stores’ Headquarters Moves To Johnston, IA
Fareway Stores has completed the move to its new corporate headquarters in Johnston, Iowa, a suburb west of Des Moines that’s about a 30-minute drive from the grocer’s former base in Boone, north of the city. However, the Boone complex continues to be home to more than 100 staff members on the wholesale/warehouse side of […]
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Fareway Celebrates New Store Opening In Story City, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. held a ribbon cutting and grand-opening ceremony Nov. 5 for a new 10,800-square-foot store at 1550 Broad St. in Story City, Iowa, that fills the void left after the town’s previous grocery store closed in August 2021. “Communities depend on a local grocer to offer high quality products and unmatched service. Fareway values […]
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Fareway Promotes Several Executives To New Roles
Fareway Stores Inc. and CEO Reynolds W. Cramer have shared several recent personnel moves. The promotions, which took effective immediately, include: Tom Laven to SVP of retail operations. He has been with the company since 1982. Theresa McLaughlin to SVP of human resources. She has served Fareway since 2011. Bryan Greiner to VP of the […]
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Fareway Introduces ‘Truly Yours’ Private Label Product Line
Fareway Stores has introduced Truly Yours, a new private label line, with the first wave of items including truffles, mini pies and sandwich cookies. “Fareway is very excited to launch Truly Yours in all locations,” said Erin Wisecup, category director at Fareway. “This brand was created with busy parents in mind. The hope is that […]
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Fareway Breaks Ground On New Store In Granger, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 30 for a new 21,000-square-foot store at the corner of State and Oak streets in Granger, Iowa. “Upon opening, as people enter Granger, they will be greeted by their neighborhood Fareway,” said CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We are excited to join the Granger community. We want to […]
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Fareway Campaign Raises $151K For Children’s Charity
Fareway Stores Inc. partnered with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct its seventh annual Round Up in July at all 139 stores, raising $151,089.86. On Aug. 3, Fareway presented a check to Variety at the Fareway Family Night at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. “We want to thank our generous customers […]
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Fareway Holds Ribbon Cutting For Site In Hull, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. held a ribbon cutting ceremony July 17 for a new store at at Highway 18 and Division Street in Hull, Iowa. The 10,600-square-foot store provides a full-service butcher counter and a large grocery selection with fresh-cut produce, healthy varieties and locally-sourced items. A variety of craft beer, fine wines and top-shelf spirits also […]
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Solar Field To Boost Fareway Sustainability Efforts
A new partnership has given Fareway Stores access to solar power after Alliant Energy placed a one-megawatt Fareway Solar Field – consisting of about 2,000 solar panels – at the grocer’s distribution center in Boone Industrial Park. The energy company will own, operate and maintain the Fareway Solar Field as part of the Alliant Energy […]