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Earlier today was Walmart’s grand re-opening, which celebrated the finished remodel of the store. The store, which has not been updated since its opening in 2006, unveiled a stunning mural honoring the town of Grinnell, spotlighting the Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank and the community. In addition, the store now has new products, polished floors, updated restrooms, and a new pharmacy waiting area.
The grand opening was kicked off by an introduction from store manager Kody Bigelow, who spoke about the exciting new changes to the store. “The store looks fantastic,” he said, “and the leadership has just been amazing.” He thanked the store associates for helping with the event and the remodel, as well as the visiting associates, remodeling crew and lead Casey Hawkins from Ankeny, Iowa. Hawkins then presented a plaque honoring veterans on behalf of the Grinnell community.
Mayor Dan Agnew also congratulated Bigelow and the store for its remodeling. “The remodeling of Walmart is an economic opportunity for not just Grinnell, but all of the county,” Agnew remarked.
To wrap up the morning event, Bigelow and three store associates then performed a ribbon cutting to commemorate the occasion. After the opening remarks, the music was turned up and the community was invited to spend time with vendors in the Walmart parking lot to receive free goodies and drinks! Inside the store, attendees admired the mural and assembled Walmart swag bags with pens, water bottles, post-it notes, and more. The outdoor Weiner Mobile was also a huge draw, joined by a face painter and caricaturist doing drawings of attendees. Food trucks Paparoni's and Tacos Tarrascos from Marshalltown were also there to fill the stomachs of hungry attendees during this early event! Of course, mascots Sparky the Walmart logo and Chester the Cheetah were there to make people feel right at home at the new Walmart!
If you missed out on the event, don’t worry — the refreshed Walmart and its mural will be there to check out during normal store hours!
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