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Bomgaars Celebrates Holiday Spirit with Photo Contest Sponsored by Eukanuba Winners Announced
01/09/26 — The holiday season was filled with extra cheer as Bomgaars wrapped up a Holiday Pet Photo Contest, showcasing adorable, creative, and downright festive pets from across the many communities we serve.
Pet parents submitted photos of their furry friends dressed in holiday-themed costumes. Winners were drawn randomly and contacted with the good news! From cozy sweaters to Santa hats and full festive ensembles, entries highlighted the creativity and holiday spirit of local pet lovers.
Photos of the winning entries can be viewed below.
1 Year Supply of Eukanuba
Half Year Supply of Eukanuba
One 30 lb. Bag of Eukanuba Each
Press Release December 2, 2025
Bomgaars Wraps Up Another Successful Annual Fair Project Contest
In July, Bomgaars proudly launched its Annual Fair Project Contest, an event that celebrates and supports the youth in local communities. With a strong belief in nurturing future generations, Bomgaars has been hosting this contest for several years, providing young participants with a platform to showcase their hard work and creativity. Contestants are invited to present their projects, which they entered at their local state and county fairs and share a brief explanation of their work.
The 2025 contest concluded on September 30, awarding over $31,000 in prizes to deserving 4-H and FFA members and chapters. This year’s contest was made possible through the generous support of several key partners, including Weaver® Livestock, Dickies®, Cargill™, Farnam®, Purina - Feed Greatness®, DEWALT®, Science Diet®, Wrangler®, Pyranha®, Montana Silversmiths®, and Fimco®.
Bomgaars remains committed to fostering youth development through this and other initiatives, and we look forward to continuing this tradition in the years to come.
Congratulations to the following Winners:
Club/Chapter $1,000 Prize Check
- Grayson County: Denison FFA: (166) Sherman TX – Photo: COMING SOON
- Franklin County: Eager Beavers: (152) Washington MO - Photo
- Texas County: Texas Co Livestock: (154) Houston MO - Photo
- Campbell County: Blue Ribbon 4-H Club: (066) Gillette WY - Photo
- Goshen County: Goshen Livestocker: (054) Torrington WY - Photo: COMING SOON
- Carter County: Lone Grove FFA: (165) Ardmore OK - Photo
- Carroll County: Carroll Area FFA: (021) Carroll IA - Photo
- Madrid County: Merry Makers 4-H Club: (085) Boone IA - Photo
- Franklin County: Franklin's Dog Club: (077) Preston ID - Photo
- Boone County: Boone County 4-H Club: (176) Lawrenceburg KY - Photo
- Marshall County: Happy Go Lucky 4-H Club: (098) Seneca KS - Photo
- Morrill County: Morrill County Shooting Sports: (052) Bridgeport NE - Photo
- Freeborn County: Conger: (080) Albert Lea MN - Photo: COMING SOON
- Steele County: Lemond Snappy Boosters: (081) Waseca MN - Photo
- Daviess County: Blue Ribbon Wranglers 4-H Club: (171) Washington IN - Photo
- Brown County: New Hope 4-H club: (181) Mt Orab OH - Photo
- Lawrence County: Range Riders 4-H Club: (057) Spearfish SD - Photo
- Washington County: Brush Creek 4-H Club: (157) Springdale AR - Photo
Gift Cards
- Liam E, Kersey, CO - Photo
- Avery D, Moravia, IA - Photo
- Lillian N, Kimballton, IA - Photo
- Alexandria V, Lakota, IA - Photo
- Mattew A, Pocahontas, IA - Photo
- Charlotte P, Algona, IA - Photo
- Braxden B, Charlestown, IN - Photo
- Lilly C, Montgomery IN - Photo
- Carley P, Ramsey, IN - Photo
- Owen W, Tell City, IN - Photo
- Rickey N, Edgerton, KS - Photo
- Genevieve C, Wichita, KS - Photo
- Case R, Eldorado KS - Photo
- Shelby S, Marion, KS - Photo
- Brihanna D, Neligh, NE - Photo
- Cora H, Plattsmouth NE - Photo
- Barrett N, Ogallala, NE - Photo
- Vera S, Pipestone, MN - Photo
- Jayda H, Balaton, MN - Photo
- Sadie T, Puxico MO - Photo
- Abbigail H, Okmulgee, OK - Photo
- Gabriel G, Webster, SD - Photo
- Cruz M, Pine Bluffs WY - Photo
- Hadley H, Gillette, WY - Photo
- Reese R, Cheyenne, WY - Photo
- Gemma H, Rozet, WY - Photo
Bomgaars Celebrates 80 Years of Service
In August, Bomgaars proudly celebrated its 80th anniversary. Since opening its first store in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1944, Bomgaars has grown into a trusted retailer with over 180 stores across 15 states, employing more than 6,000 people. As a proud family-owned business, Bomgaars is committed to continuing its tradition of offering customers what they need, when they need it—today and for the next 80 years.
As part of the anniversary celebration, customers enjoyed five weeks of special promotions and giveaways, culminating in over $100,000 worth of sweepstakes prizes. The grand prize was a Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup, won by Matt Kenner of McCook NE. (click here for picture) Below is the official list of all prize winners.
- Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup, sponsored by DEWALT® and Cargill® – Matt Kenner of McCook, NE
- DEWALT® Grand Workshop - Carol Warta of Ashland, NE (picture)
- DEWALT® Automotive Workshop - Christopher Comerer of McKinnon, WY (picture)
- DEWALT® Lawn and Garden Workshop - Janet Mott of Odebolt, IA (picture)
- Two HarvestRight® Home Pro Medium Freeze Dryers
- Mary Hawkins of Depauw, IN
- Noah Prestridge of Newton, KS
- King Kutter® XB 4' Gear Drive Tiller – Julie Robbins of Glenwood, IA (picture)
- King Kutter® 5' Flex Hitch Rotary Cutter – Rick Newberry of Rineyville, KY (picture)
- Ariat® $500 Shopping Spree – Linda Fellers of Moody, TX (picture)
- Bomgaars $80 Gift Card Given Away at Each Store (see list)
PRESS RELEASE - October 12, 2022
Bomgaars to Acquire 73 Stores from Orscheln as Part of Mega-Deal
Bomgaars to Become Second Largest Farm & Ranch Retailer in the Nation Based on Total Store Count
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Officials with Bomgaars confirmed the Sioux City, Iowa-based company’s acquisition of 73 stores from Orscheln Farm and Home as part of a larger industry mega-deal. The transaction will make Bomgaars the second largest farm and ranch retailer in the nation based on total store count.
After reviewing the proposed acquisition for over a year, on Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the approval of Brentwood, Tennessee-based Tractor Supply Company’s bid to acquire Orscheln Farm and Home of Moberly, Missouri. As a condition of mitigating anti-trust concerns, 73 of the Orscheln locations were required to be purchased by a third-party participant to the deal and Bomgaars of Sioux City, Iowa became the ideal candidate to complete this transaction. An additional buyer purchased 12 other Orscheln locations.
“Today, we are pleased to announce that after a year and a half of very complex, multi-party negotiations, Bomgaars will acquire 73 stores in seven states, and experience an unprecedented level of growth for our customers, our community, and our company,” said CEO Torrey Wingert. “While the federal approval process was at times equally exhausting and frustrating, our team and the Bomgaars family remained steadfast in their determination to complete this acquisition, and this collective commitment to do so was a big part in ensuring this deal was successfully concluded,” added Wingert.
Bomgaars executives confirmed that the 73 new stores would bring their total number of locations to 180 in 15 states throughout the central United States, while adding 1,400 new employees. Additionally, as part of the transaction, Bomgaars will acquire Orscheln’s 330,000 square foot distribution center in Moberly, Missouri in October or November of 2023.
Founded in Middleburg, Iowa in 1944, Bomgaars is a family-owned business with headquarters in Sioux City, Iowa. Said company owner Roger Bomgaars, “I am grateful to our executive team for their persistence in seeing this deal through to its ultimate and successful conclusion. Our family is proud of our organization, each of our approximately 3,300 current employees, and the difference we make for our farm and ranch clients and customers every single day.” Each spring, Roger and his wife, Jane, “road trip” across the country to visit their stores and have indicated that they are excited to include their 73 new locations in upcoming travel plans so that they can personally welcome 1,400 valued employees into the organization.
