7105 Mills Civic Parkway, No. 150, West Des Moines 422-9640 / www.barlouieamerica.com Bar Louie has added an urban vibe in the bar/restaurant scene to this already eclectic neighborhood. Along with its famed handcrafted signature martinis, mojitos and margaritas are made fresh from hand-squeezed fruit. Beer and wine lovers will also
Read More →The Des Moines City Council approved a preliminary agreement last week with Heart of America Group (HOA) to develop an $18.1 million boutique hotel on the southeast corner of East Fourth Street and East Grand Avenue, using only land sales proceeds and new project-generated tax increment. According city council documents,
Read More →The Standard martini bar and its second-floor Image Nightclub downtown are undergoing upgrades and name-changes, as owners Brendan Kelley and Rob Iovinio have awarded Cedar Falls’ Barmuda Companies a management contract on March 1. Image Nightclub closed on May 4, and preliminary renovations have begun. The Standard will do the
Read More →Saylorville Lake Marina, a Suntex Marinas property, announced last week its grand opening and Spring Fling celebration for a new Marine Store and Service Center, May 2-4 at 6170 N.W. Polk City Drive in Polk City. With the support of West Marine, it will carry all necessary marine products. The
Read More →Floral Touch owner Nancy Nelson has been in business more than 20 years in Valley Junction. But she’s moved Floral Touch, a one-stop shop for silk flower arrangements, to Clive at 8421 University Blvd., Suite L. Nelson cut the ribbon at her new location during an April 17 open house.
Read More →Outlet center coming to prime Altoona location New England Development announced its plans last week to develop a 325,000-square-foot outlet center in Altoona at the intersection of I-80 and U.S. Highway 65. Des Moines Outlets promises to house about 75 of some of the best brand names in retail to
Read More →DMSC sets grand opening date The Des Moines Social Club has finally set a date for its grand opening at its new permanent home at the downtown Firehouse, 900 Mulberry St. A free Grand Opening Party will celebrate the launch of the new space on Saturday, May 10 from 5-9
Read More →Clive is home to the new Penelopie Beauty Bar, which opened on March 24, designed to be that one-stop shop destination for all beauty needs and for any event or lifestyle in a fun, upbeat, feminine atmosphere where upbeat music is always playing or a customer’s favorite chick flick is
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