After years of delays IEDA recommends approval of Merle Hay Mall arena

Construction of a multi-use arena at Merle Hay may start soon if the Iowa Economic Development Authority board approves the project.
Des Moines Register

Merle Hay Mall proposes to build all-new arena as long-delayed plan faces state scrutiny

Merle Hay Mall's owner has proposed building a new multipurpose arena instead of renovating the former Younkers store. The project, which previously involved the Des Moines Buccaneers hockey team, is ...
Globe Gazette

Younkers' return could focus on online rather than storefront; Mason City spot remains closed (with photos)

The department store's website has a homepage announcement that reads: "We've got great news, Younkers is coming back!" Few other details are currently available about the situation. The website says ...
Grand Island Independent

UPDATE: Younkers closing indicator of changing retail landscape in Grand Island

A fixture of the Grand Island retail community for 30 years, Younkers Department Store at the Conestoga Mall, will be closing within the next 10 to 12 weeks. Younkers is owned by Bon-Ton Stores, which ...
Lansing State Journal

What's going on at Zap Zone XL? Here's a look inside before the Delta Township venue opens

DELTA TWP. — The new, expanded Zap Zone XL is a month away from opening, but on Wednesday morning the 125,000-square-foot former Younkers department store at the Lansing Mall already looked ...
Des Moines Register

Despite Buccaneers' pullout, Merle Hay Mall sees still-planned arena as key to its future

Although the Des Moines Buccaneers hockey team pulled out of an arena project at Merle Hay Mall, the mall's owner plans to proceed, aiming to attract youth sports leagues and other events. The success ...
Yahoo

Dunham's, a national sporting goods chain, is ready to open in the old Younkers location

The wait is nearly over for Dunham's Sports in Ames. A banner advertising the commercial sporting goods store can be seen on the front side of the North Grand Mall, while a permanent sign greets ...
Ames Tribune

Dunham's, a national sporting goods chain, is ready to open in the old Younkers location

Editor's note: This story was updated to add new information. The wait is nearly over for Dunham's Sports in Ames. A banner advertising the commercial sporting goods store can be seen on the front ...
KETV Omaha

Oak View Mall opens its doors with fireworks, ribbon-cutting in 1991

*** snip of the ribbon, *** flash of fireworks and the Oak mall was officially opened the first new indoor mall in Omaha in 20 years. Minutes later, another ribbon cutting marked the grand opening of ...
WKAR

Meridian Township selects location for new senior center

With the upcoming demolition of the Meridian Senior Center, officials are making plans for a new community space. The proposed facility would have a private senior center as well as several pickleball ...
Yahoo

Plover considers plans to renovate part of Younkers building for Tractor Supply Co. store

PLOVER – Village leaders are considering plans to add a Tractor Supply Co. store on Plover Road at the former Younkers store space. Plover’s Plan Commission reviewed the plans and held a public ...