Des Moines Children's Museum Opens Urbandale Site
The museum relocated to a temporary space after the Valley West Mall closure ended its previous lease.
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Des Moines Openings and Closings News
Openings and closings in Des Moines cover new locations launching and established ones shutting down, from restaurants and gyms to banks and bookstores. Across Des Moines, coverage here takes in the openings and closings that shape the city's retail and service landscape.
Recent news
November 3, 2026
Council Approves $200,000 Grant for La MieDes Moines funds the bakery's move from a downtown skywalk to street-level space in the Griffin Building.
October 29, 2026
Des Moines Libraries End Sunday Operating HoursThe city library system removes Sunday hours as part of wider municipal budget reductions.
October 28, 2026
Heart of America Group Opens New Des Moines ApartmentsThe seven-story development at 603 E. Sixth St. brings 161 new residential units to the city.
October 28, 2026
Mezze Mediterranean Kitchen Opens in Downtown Des MoinesThe new fast-casual eatery is located inside the historic Temple for Performing Arts.
October 27, 2026
Many Hands Thrift Market to Close Des Moines StoreThe Merle Hay Road retail location is scheduled to close permanently on November 8, 2026.
October 21, 2026
Italian American Cultural Center to Open in Des MoinesThe $20 million facility debuts with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony this October.
October 21, 2026
Berk & Chester's Closes at Des Moines AirportThe restaurant shuttered its airport location to clear the way for ongoing terminal construction projects.
October 14, 2026
Des Moines Will Reopen Ingersoll Avenue Lanes in DecemberThe city will remove construction barriers between 31st and 35th streets following utility and infrastructure upgrades.
October 2, 2026
Strychnine Music Venue Will Open in Des MoinesThe new live music space honors local musician Jimi Scribner and opens its doors on October 3, 2026.
September 28, 2026
The Collective Will Open at Goldfinch Lofts in NovemberThe vegan lifestyle brand will relocate to the new Des Moines carbon-neutral building.
Des Moines reporting spans restaurant and retail debuts, chain closures, new bank branches, and the long-running shops that close after decades. Coverage reaches the downtown core, the neighborhoods around it, and the suburbs that draw shoppers across the metro. Storefront turnover follows the lease market and new construction, so a closing often signals a relocation rather than a loss. Restaurants and fitness concepts generate the most frequent stories, while independent shops carry the most weight for neighborhood readers.