(KMZA)--Almost two years since it was last occupied, the former Shopko Hometown Store building in Seneca has a new purpose.
Sioux City, Iowa-based Bomgaars has opened a store at the location along U.S. 36 Highway.
The family-owned and operated farm and ranch supply store has more than 100 retail locations in 8 states.
Amber Edwards, who is a 12 year employee of the company, is the Seneca store manager. She previously was the assistant manager of the North Platte, Nebraska store.
Edwards said they had a “ soft opening” on Tuesday and plan a grand opening April 8-11.
The store hours will be Monday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 9 am. to 6 p.m.
The store will employ about 18 people.
The Seneca store is the first in Kansas to open, with a second store also opening this week in Lyons. The company plans to open several more stores this summer in the state.
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