An employee at a Fareway store in Monticello, Iowa, was shot and airlifted to the hospital, while the suspect was later found in Hopkinton and shot by an officer during an attempt to take them into custody. The investigation is ongoing, and the Monticello Community School District, Maquoketa Valley Schools, and Anamosa Community School Districts temporarily locked down their buildings as a precautionary measure.
Fareway Grocery is moving its headquarters from Boone to Johnston due to space constraints at its current location. The company has been headquartered in Boone since the 1930s. Fareway will be relocating to the former home of the Iowa Bankers Association in Johnston.
Fareway, a grocery store chain, is following the footsteps of other Iowa companies by moving its headquarters from Boone to the Des Moines metro area. Similar to Hy-Vee, which moved its headquarters to West Des Moines in 1993, Fareway aims to expand its presence in larger cities while maintaining its focus on the grocery business. Other Iowa companies that have made similar moves include Kum & Go, Landus Cooperative, Winnebago, and Bomgaars. However, some companies like Pella Windows & Doors and Vermeer Corp. have chosen to remain in their original small-town locations.
Fareway is building a new grocery store in Story City, Iowa, on the site of the former Royal Cafe building. The town has been without a grocery store for two years, forcing residents to drive 10-15 miles for their groceries. The new store will provide convenience for residents, especially during winter when the roads are bad. Demolition of existing buildings will begin in June, with construction starting in 2024.
