Bomgaars holds grand reopening

Surrounded by supporters from the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce, Spencer Coffey-Bennett, general manager at Bomgaars in Republic, prepares to cut the ribbon during a ceremony celebrating the store’s grand reopening. Formerly Orscheln Farm and Home, the store is located at 1055 US Highway 60 in Republic. The agricultural retail shop has a wide variety of farm equipment and other items, including hardware, animal feed, men and women’s clothing, shoes and more. For more information, call the store at 417-732-4455. (Photo submitted)