Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Jeff Lepp purchased the old Shopko building 15 months ago, and on Monday he and his staff were finally able to open the Kimball Ace Hardware.

Lepp explained some of the challenges they encountered in opening the store included a "constant fight to get products," and he said they are "still fighting with supply chain issues." The store has everything from clothing, housewares and dishes to shoes, grilling supplies, guns, camping equipment and tools. Although they have a wide array of products, Lepp said they would "never truly be finished." Items continue to arrive, and he said he will even...