Downtown Des Moines

Hy-Vee's Downtown Des Moines Store Cuts Hours Due to Crime and Loitering

The downtown Des Moines Hy-Vee store has reduced its hours to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to concerns over crime, loitering, and a lack of foot traffic, with over 200 calls made to the police in the last six months. The store's layout has also been altered, and the Des Moines Police Department is working with the community to address the issues. Other downtown businesses have also cited similar concerns, with Spaghetti Works and Walgreens both citing crime and low foot traffic as reasons for closing their doors.