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Businesses of Agriculture: A family affair at Beaver Hardware

From the Businesses of Agriculture series

Kerry Hoffschneider
Aug 1, 2019
Aug 1, 2019 Updated Feb 10, 2021

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Christy and Kenny Pankoke stand at the ready to help customers at their family-owned business Beaver Hardware.

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Beaver Hardware

Current owner:

Kenny and Christy Pankoke

Product or service:

Hand tools, power tools – Milwaukee and DeWalt, paint and painting supplies, housewares, concrete, feed, welding supplies and gas exchange, shovels and scoops. They are Husqvarna, Traeger and The Big Green Egg dealers.

Employees:

Kenny and Christy Pankoke and their family.

Locations:

Beaver Crossing, Neb.

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/Beaver-Hardware-Supply-147869951899370/

Telephone:

402-532-2205

Mailing, physical address:

P.O. Box 115; 808 Dimery Ave., Beaver Crossing, NE 68313

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