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.
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Now, the mall says they have new plans and new tenants…