DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council moved forward with a measure Monday that could provide the Merle Hay Mall with a $26.5 million grant for its long-awaited sports arena. On Tuesday, the Urbandale City Council will vote on the amendment.
If approved by the latter, the Iowa Economic Development Authority would then review the application and decide whether or not to issue the funds.
In her 27 years as Merle Hay Mall CEO, Liz Holland has always made it her mission to add one-of-a-kind experiences…