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Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Urbandale business helps community safely recycle electronics
URBANDALE, Iowa — An Urbandale recycling center company is helping the community safely unload electronics during spring cleanup events. Electronic Asset Security, which opened three years ago, is a leader in IT Asset Disposition (ITAD). ITAD is the process of securely and sustainably managing IT assets that are no longer in use through recycling, refurbishment, and secure disposal. The company hosts a clean-out event every spring and fall in Urbandale, as well as other spring events in Waukee, Johnston, and during the four Des Moines Mega Scrubs. On Saturday, the crew hosted its Urbandale cleanup, where hundreds used the company's services. Playing pickleball for a good cause: local organization hosts tournament fundraiser 'We are expecting probably upwards of 800 to 1,000 cars; I know last year we did about 47,000 pounds and we are anticipating over that this year too,' said Paul Schwegler, Vice President of Electronic Asset Security. 'More cars, more people. We brought out extra staff to try to get through the backlog but it's pretty much like it was last year, maybe a little cooler thankfully.' The business takes in electronics and ensures they are recycled properly, and for electronics in need of it, ensures information is properly protected and cleared. 'The way we say it, it's pretty much anything that's an electronic that's not an appliance. So, no refrigerators, or stoves, or microwaves, but anything that you would buy at Best Buy that's not in the appliance section,' said Schwegler. Electronic Asset Security will assist during the City of Des Moines MEGA SCRUB Event on April 19th, located in the Merle Hay Mall north lot from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Electronic Asset Security also takes in drop-offs year-round at their center located at 4331 112th Street in Urbandale. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Des Moines City Council approves changes to Merle Hay Mall hockey arena project
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council on Monday voted to approve changes to the Merle Hay Mall hockey arena project. In 2021 the mall and the Des Moines Buccaneers announced a multi-million-dollar project to build a 3,500-seat ice hockey arena that leaders hoped would rejuvenate the surrounding area. But in July, roughly two years after the project broke ground, the Buccaneers pulled out of the project citing its cost and contractual issues. Cooper DeJean, teammates to compete in charity softball game at Principal Park After nearly a year of the project being stalled, the mall announced that it would go on with the project with a few changes and new tenants. According to mall leaders, the plans now include just one sheet of ice, sports courts, and pickleball courts. Those who would use the multi-use space would include the Drake Hockey Team, Iowa Demon Hawks, and others. In order to continue with the project, the Des Moines City Council and Urbandale City Council have to approve the amended project application for state funding. The project jumped through one of those hurdles on Monday with the Des Moines City Council's stamp of approval. The Urbandale City Council is expected to vote on the amendment on April 15. Metro News: Des Moines City Council approves changes to Merle Hay Mall hockey arena project Ankeny police requests help locating missing teen 1 dog killed in Ankeny house fire Monday Drake welcomes new men's basketball coach Eric Henderson Renaissance Faire returns to Ames next weekend Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Merle Hay Mall finds new tenants for arena, seeks city approval
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Merle Hay Mall is preparing for a vote to restart construction on the Merle Hay Arena, which will host some new tenants. In 2021, Merle Hay Mall announced plans to build a $26.5 million multi-use arena on the site of the Younkers which closed. The 3,500-seat arena was meant to be the new home for the Des Moines Buccaneers. Shortly after breaking ground for the new site, the Buccaneers pulled out from the project stating cost and contractual issues. The site has remained untouched since then as the mall attempted to find new tenants. WHO 13+ streaming app now available on Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV Now, the mall says they have new plans and new tenants. We are very excited about our plans for the former Younkers building and have been working hard on the amendment with our municipal and state partners. Drake's Hockey team and the Iowa Demon Hawks will be playing their games in the arena. We are talking to many additional groups who will also use the arena for their activities. A portion of the development will house a volleyball training, practice, and league facility. The tremendous success of Dinks Pickleball (opened in 2023) and their 17,000 unique users has given us a wonderful roadmap map to the great success that additional sports and entertainment will deliver. These are strong, local teams run by great organizations, and we could not be more enthused about what this will mean to our development and this entire area. Merle Hay Mall Director of Leasing Jared Hassman The Des Moines City Council is set to vote on the new plans on Monday, which includes a redesign allowing for additional gym space, music and performance acts, and improvements to infrastructure and the mall. If Des Moines approves the application the vote will then move to Urbandale on April 15. Following approval from the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the Merle Hay Mall says they hope to continue construction later in the year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
