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Buc-Ee's Eyes Its First Iowa Location
The proposed 74,000-square-foot store would be Buc-ee's first in Iowa and would employ about 200 workers if city approvals are completed.
- On Monday, the Urbandale Planning and Zoning Commission approved a comprehensive plan amendment for a proposed Buc-ee travel center near the I-80/35 interchange, marking the first step for the Texas-based chain's Iowa location.
- Former Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie is selling the 20-acre property to the developer, which contends the travel center will serve as 'a central component' for the City's economic development goals, representing more than $60 million in investment.
- Kari Carney of 1000 Friends of Iowa questioned whether the city truly wants a "100-pump gas station," expressing concerns that the project conflicts with long-term climate goals despite its economic promises.
- Stan Beard, Buc-ee's real estate representative, stated the chain is 'a destination,' while the 74,000-square-foot facility would operate 24 hours daily with at least 200 workers and prohibit long-haul semitrucks.
- City officials emphasized that additional zoning and site plan approvals remain required before construction begins, meaning the project is far from finalized despite Monday's commission vote to advance the development process.
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