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Opening Near For New Kimball Retailer

The new, long-awaited Dollar Tree/Family Dollar combo store in Kimball plans a soft opening Jan. 5 with a grand opening to follow.

The new manager, Michelle Renter, said trucks with products will begin arriving this week at the store along Highway 30.

Renter said at this time time some employees have been hired, but the company is always looking for more. She said the employees have been working and gaining experience at other stores and are pretty excited about "finally" get the Kimball store opened.

Construction of the store began more than a year ago, but the project has encountered delays.

Hours for the new store will be 8 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Renter said everything on the Dollar Tree side will cost $1.25, and items in the Family Dollar side will be regularly priced.