New Kum & Go Store Opens on North Side of I-80 Exit at Waukee

Kum & Go opened a new store in Waukee Friday at 400 Prairie Bluff Drive that offers made-to-order pizzas, breakfast and deli sandwich and other treats made on-site in the store's kitchen, according to a news release from the chain.

This new store on the north side of Interstate 80 at Exit 117 replaces an older store that was located south of that exit at 33083 Ute Ave., the company said. The new store brings Kum & Go’s presence to three stores in Waukee and to 155 stores throughout Iowa.

The nearly 5,000-square-foot store introduces many new features both inside and outside the buildings. Inside, customers will find a larger product selection, a center checkout area, and an expanded Go Fresh Market offering fresh, made-to-order pizzas, as well as breakfast and deli sandwiches, and baked goods― all made fresh daily at the on-site kitchen, the company release said.

Outside, a larger number of fueling positions, as well more variety in fuel offerings, give customers more choices and value at the pump.

“We decided to build a new store in close proximity to the original Kum & Go store to bring our newest store design to Waukee while still providing a convenient location for our existing customers,” said President and CEO Kyle J. Krause. “This store layout has been designed with our customers in mind. From fresh food options to a wide selection in products, all aspects of our stores have been configured to focus on delivering fast, friendly customer service.”

Another distinguishing feature of the new store design is the strong emphasis on sustainability. Kum & Go designs and constructs the stores with LEED certification in mind, the company said. Each store is submitted under these rigorous guidelines to become LEED certified.

Sustainable features of this new Kum & Go store includes Solatube skylights, LED lighting both inside and outside the store, low-flow water efficient fixtures, and high energy-efficiency equipment. Each store is built using recyclable materials and locally sourced materials. More information about Kum & Go’s green initiatives can be found at kumandgo.com.

“We’re passionate about the communities we serve. We demonstrate that passion first by bringing an eco-friendly store,” said Krause. “And, second, by giving back. We donate 10 percent of our profits to educational and charitable causes every year.”