Press & Awards
Articles, press mentions, and industry recognition about Cleaver Farm & Home over the years.
Purina Summit Club Award
Purina Animal Nutrition
Kent was recognized with the prestigious 2025 Purina Summit Club Award for outstanding sales leadership and commitment to animal nutrition.
Grand Re-Opening Announcement
Ace Hardware News
Official Ace Hardware press release about the grand re-opening event (April 12–13). Describes Cleaver's as a wholesaler and retailer with 70+ years in Chanute.
View ArticleGrand Re-Opening Coverage
Iola Register
Brief mention of the board-cutting grand re-opening and the major remodel.
View ArticleAce Hardware Pinnacle Retailing Award
Ace Hardware Corporation
Recognized as a top-performing Ace Hardware store for outstanding customer service, product selection, and community involvement.
Cleaver Farm & Home Expands Lumber & Building Materials Yard
Local Business Journal
A major expansion to the Chanute lumberyard increases capacity for contractor materials and heavy building supplies.
A popular Chanute business marks its 75th year
The Chanute Tribune
Marks the 75th year with games, giveaways, and food. Quotes from Jason about the team, some being there 30–40 years. Mentions recent addition of three large lumber buildings. (Tribune subscribers only)
View ArticleThird Generation Takes the Helm at Cleaver's
Hardware Retailing Magazine
An in-depth feature on the history of Cleaver Farm & Home as it transitions to the third generation of family ownership.
Essential Services During Unprecedented Times
Community News
Highlighting how local hardware and farm supply stores kept the community running with essential goods and services.
Business Excellence Award
Kansas Department of Commerce
Second time receiving this state-level honor — first was 2010.
Cleaver Farm and Home celebrates three generations
Farm Talk News
Full feature story with photo of Chris and Jason outside the store. Covers the history from 1946 through the third generation takeover in 2006. Mentions 400+ pole barns built, Ladies Night events, and community involvement.
View ArticleOutstanding Retail Partner
Purina Animal Nutrition
Recognized for excellence in farm and feed retail, supporting local agriculture and livestock operations.
Summit Award for Outstanding Performance
Orgill
Recognized Cleaver Farm & Home for outstanding performance as an Orgill dealer partner.
Hardware All Stars
Hardware + Building Supply Dealer magazine / Epicor
National industry recognition for outstanding performance as a hardware and building supply dealer.
Community Investment Award for Business
Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce & Office of Tourism
Presented January 14, 2016. Recognized Cleaver Farm & Home for leadership and commitment to community achievements.
Best Hardware Store in Town
HBS Dealer / True Value
Trade publication coverage of the award. Notes Cleaver was one of 13 stores selected nationally, and that Chris and Jason accepted the award at a True Value ceremony. Farm and ranch described as their fastest growing segment.
View ArticleDestination True Value Hardware Store
True Value Company
The same day as the grand reopening covered by the Chanute Tribune. Jason and Chris sawed a red-painted 2x4 instead of a ribbon. The store had been extensively overhauled — every shelf moved, new ceilings, new lights, 4,000+ new items added.
Community Award
Kansas Main Street Program
Recognized Cleaver Farm & Home — Chanute for leadership and commitment to community achievements.
Business Excellence Award
Kansas Department of Commerce
A state-level award recognizing outstanding business performance across Kansas.
Major Store Expansion
Local News
Prompted in part by the closing of the local Ace Hardware, Cleaver Farm & Home expanded by adding 5,200 sq ft of retail space and 1,700 sq ft of office space to better serve the Chanute community.
Business of the Year
Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce
Eldon Cleaver was surprised at the recognition luncheon held at Holiday Park. The Chanute Tribune covered it — Eldon accepted the award saying "I'm very proud to receive the award and want to acknowledge our customers and employees." The chamber cited Cleaver's economic impact, expansion, and willingness to participate in community events.
"Holy shingles!!"
The Chanute Tribune
Following a major storm season, the store sold over 200 truckloads of shingles to help the community rebuild, prompting this memorable headline in the local paper.
The Accidental Rental Department
Company History
The rental operation started entirely by accident. When Eldon and Cathy bought Gray Lumber in the early 1990s, they inherited a small rental department they didn't particularly want—which eventually grew into the massive rental operation it is today.
Chamber of Commerce Profile
Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber listing with the full business description.
View ArticleHouzz Business Profile & Award
Houzz
Lists Cleaver as an authorized windows & doors dealer, serving Chanute, Pittsburg, Parsons, Iola, and surrounding communities. Features a Houzz Award badge.
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