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Report: Mason City Younkers store to close

Younkers in Mason Cit

MASON CITY – A major news outlet is reporting that 7 Younkers retail stores in Iowa will be closing, and Mason City’s is on the list.

KCCI is reporting that Iowa Workforce development documents show that Younkers has notified the agency of impending closure of 7 stores, with the layoffs taking place June 5.

NIT left a message with Christine Hojnacki,VP Public Relations & Special Events at Bon-Ton, for comment.  Repeated calls to Younkers in Mason City went unanswered.

More than one local shopper who frequents Younkers in Mason City told NIT that the store was looking less and less stocked with merchandise.

One Mason City woman said, “You can tell the end is near, the racks are farther apart, the merchandise is thin.  It’s not the same as it used to be.”

NIT reported last week that a judge’s ruling crippled Bon-Ton’s attempt to keep stores open.  NIT also reported in February that Bon-Ton stores had filed for bankruptcy.

How the store closure affects the hallowed Renaissance Project remains up in the air, but many are fearful that Southbridge Mall owner Michael Kohan won’t be able to collect the rents needed to cover his expenses, possible needed upgrades, maintenance and skyrocketing taxes that will be due if the project goes forward.

One Mason City man said, “Kohan didn’t even shovel his public sidewalks on Washington Avenue around Penney’s after the last snow.  The roof needs replacing.  He owes tens-of-thousands of dollars in back taxes.  It will take years to drive him out if he doesn’t pay.”

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