Casey's may replace downtown Cedar Rapids store

The southeast corner of Third Street and Eighth Avenue SE in downtown Cedar Rapids may be getting a facelift in the near future.Casey's General Store is considering building a new 4,200-square-foot store to replace its existing 2,916-square-foot location at 201 Eight Ave. SE. The store would be located near the corner of Third Street and Eighth Avenue SE and face Second Street SE, according to preliminary plans shared with the city.

Casey's General Store is considering building a new 4,200-square-foot store to replace its existing 2,916-square-foot location at 201 Eight Ave. SE. The store would be located near the corner of Third Street and Eighth Avenue SE and face Second Street SE, according to preliminary plans shared with the city.'We are currently working with the city on some access issues with this site,' said Bill Walljasper, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Ankeny-based Casey's. 'As soon as those are finalized, our intent will be to replace the store utilizing the adjacent gravel lot. The new store would be our latest store design.'

'We are currently working with the city on some access issues with this site,' said Bill Walljasper, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Ankeny-based Casey's. 'As soon as those are finalized, our intent will be to replace the store utilizing the adjacent gravel lot. The new store would be our latest store design.'