Apparel and home decor retailer Gordmans, a division of Stage Stores, will debut a new department store in Junction City with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 16. The store will be located at 437 East Chestnut Street.

The public can join Gordmans associates and representatives from Stage Stores, the City of Junction City, Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce and Junction City High School at the ribbon cutting ceremony before stepping inside the new 27,000 -square foot store.

The first 100 guests in line each day during the celebration weekend ( Thursday through Sunday ) will receive a free gift ( while supplies last ).

Additionally, as part of Gordman’s commitment to the community of Junction City, Gordman’s is partnering with Junction City High School and will donate $2,500 to the school. The donation will support the school’s Academic Booster Club, which funds academic programs and academic recognition activities that reward honor roll students. There will be a check presentation for that donation during the ribbon cutting.