The exterior of Americana is seen on Sept. 2, 2025, in Des Moines’ Western Gateway. Cody Scanlan/The Register

The bar and dining room area of Americana is seen during lunch on Sept. 2, 2025, in downtown Des Moines. The restaurant will close after its service on September 7. Cody Scanlan/The Register

Diners converse during lunch at Americana on Sept. 2, 2025, in downtown Des Moines. Cody Scanlan/The Register

The dining room at Americana is seen on Sept. 2, 2025, in downtown Des Moines. The restaurant will close after its service on September 7. Cody Scanlan/The Register

People pass by the front windows of Americana on Sept. 2, 2025, in Des Moines’ Western Gateway. Cody Scanlan/The Register

The exterior of Americana is seen on Sept. 2, 2025, in Des Moines’ Western Gateway. Cody Sc

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