About Younkers Department Store in Cedar Rapids IA

Feel Like Family at Younkers

At your Cedar Rapids Younkers, we strive to provide the best possible customer experience because we know it'll keep you coming back for future purchases. No matter if you're buying a new pair of shoes or purchasing a piece of furniture for your home, you can expect the same level of service from our sales staff as soon as you walk through the doors of our convenient location on 4444 1st Avenue NE.

Founded by a Group of Brothers

When Samuel, Lipman and Marcus Younker opened their first store in 1856, they truly served the community by strapping merchandise to their backs and heading out into the rural areas. After closing their original location in Keokuk, Iowa, they relocated to Des Moines and became the first store in town to hire female sales clerks. Younkers quickly became the place to be seen in Iowa's capital city, and we were even the first American department store to fully air condition its building. We've grown to include 49 stores in seven states, but we still hold ourselves to our identity as a friendly company that places customer satisfaction above anything else.

Reliable Merchandise in Every Department

Great service is an important step towards satisfying customers, but you also need to offer quality products in every corner of the store. When you turn to us for a purchase, you can rest assured that you're buying reliable items from any of our departments:

• House and kitchenware
• Shoes
• Jewelry
• Apparel
• Cosmetics
• Bed and bath

We also have a large selection of items available online, and you can even pick your internet purchases up to avoid spending extra for shipping.

Let Us Serve You

Pay one visit to your Cedar Rapids Younkers department store and you'll see how seriously we approach service. To learn more about our various products or inquire about our shipping and return policies, use our online contact form or call our customer care center at 800-945-4438.