New Pioneer Co-op Opening Third Store in Cedar Rapids

New Pioneer also hints at new prospects in the Iowa City area. Here's their media release.

From New Pioneer Co-op:

– New Pioneer Food Co-op hosted a press conference today to announce its decision to open a third Co-op store. The Co-op has secured a purchase agreement for the building at 3338 Center Point Road NE, Cedar Rapids.

An intensive property search and market studies culminated in the selection ofthis location to better serve current members and to reach new members in Linn County. The New Pioneer Co-op’s Board of Directors and its management team believe that adding a third New Pioneer Food Co-op store will expand the market for local farmers and producers and provide more local and organic products to more people, in line with the Co-op's mission statement: “... to stimulate the local agricultural production of natural and organic foods by providing a market for such foods.” In 2012, New Pioneer purchased $1.8 million in local goods from local growers and producers.

Throughout this process, New Pi representatives have been actively talking with local developers and the City of Iowa City regarding relocating or adding a store in Iowa City. New Pi continues these discussions and all parties have been made aware of plans to open a new store in Cedar Rapids. Though not yet at a stage where details can be revealed, New Pi feels optimistic about future prospects in Iowa City.
Stay tuned.