New business slated for defunct Stepney Hardware storefront. By Jordan Grice Sep 18, 2019. ... and hopefully we are not going to lose that small town feel of having our local hardware store. ...

In rural Northeast Iowan towns, large retail stores are few and far between, and independent hardware stores are filling the gap. Ted Gehrke, 45, worked in hardware retail management for 30 years.

Local hardware store gives small town feel. By MARY BAILEY Oct 8, 2012. Chuck and Arlene O'Malley, owners of Langham Creek Ace Hardware, will celebrate their 5th year of business in December.

It’s no secret that the small-time, small-town hardware store — with some exceptions — is becoming a thing of the past. It seems as though, not so long ago, every ...