Double Dare host Dave Shikiar picks players at Valley West Mall on April 9, 1989. The Des Moines Register

Aug. 19, 2003, Planters along the railings of Valley West Mall as part of mall renovation. White Rodney, Copyright 2002 The Des Moines Register

Valley West Mall on Oct. 27, 1991. The Des Moines Register

Jan. 9, 2003, The escalators in the center of Valley West Mall, a feature since the mall's opening in 1975, were replaced in 2003 as parts of the mall's lower level were opened up as part of a $10 million renovation. The escalators were replaced with new escalators. Nandell Bob, Copyright 2002 The Des Moines Register

Workers install stone on the fountain at the base of the new glass elevator tower in Valley West Mall on Aug. 14, 2003 Thursday. The mall, which has been under reno

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