Bomgaars Supply, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
HOLDREGE — Bomgaars Supply will open a new store in Holdrege this spring, filling the vacant space last occupied by ShopKo.
Heather Korbe, Bomgaars Marketing Director, said a soft opening is planned for April 15 at the store at 1533 Burlington Street.
Bomgaars sells farm and ranch items, DeWalt tools, workwear, shoes, sporting goods, and seasonal products, such as live plants. Bomgaars is a family-owned company headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa, and Moberly, Mo. It has 187 stores in 15 states throughout the Midwest, with 40 stores in Nebraska. The company slogan is “What You Need…When You Need It® each and every day.”
“Holdrege has strong rural and agricultural ties, which makes this an ideal market for us,” Korbe said. “We know we can help the residents of Holdrege and the surrounding communities get more out of their busy days by providing what they need, when they need it, always at a fair price.”
Next Generation Properties of Nebraska, LLC, based in Sioux City, Iowa, purchased from Noddle Companies the entire property that includes Hy-Vee, Gourmet House, La Hacienda, and Verizon. Bomgaars will fill the space on the north side of the property. The former Sail Inn Lounge space remains available for lease. The transaction took place on February 27, 2026.
The Bomgaars space is being remodeled before opening, including new flooring, LED lighting, fresh paint and updated ceilings.
“People will be pleasantly surprised by the revamped interior when they stop in to shop after we open,” Korbe said.
The local Bomgaars store manager is Dee Scott. The store is expected to employ 15-18 people and most of those positions have been filled. A few openings remain, and anyone interested may submit an application online or stop by the store to inquire once it’s opened.
After the soft opening in mid-April, Bomgaars is planning a Grand Opening Celebration April 24-26. This includes a cash donation lunch on April 25 with all proceeds benefiting the Lone Star 4-H Club.
“It’s a great time to meet the team, shop great sales, and register to win prizes,” Korbe said.
Korbe said Bomgaars is proud to have locations in towns all across the Midwest, and the company gives back to the community through its fall Ladies’ Night shopping event, where 20 percent of proceeds go to cancer centers, hospitals, or women’s shelters. Bomgaars also supports county and state fairs and rodeos and provides discounts to all 4-H and FFA members for their project-related supplies when they shop at Bomgaars.
“We believe that our youth are the future of agriculture, and we want to support, encourage and recognize them where we can,” Korbe said.
