Our story
In 2019 Willie and Alex made the decision to jump into a business venture together. Soon after, Alex reached out to his childhood friend TJ for some help. The three of them formed what is now a sports bar staple in the Des Moines metro: The Station on Ingersoll. Their mission was to focus on high-quality bar food, and create a spot that dripped with sports enthusiasm. Today, it’s that food and atmosphere that keeps The Station relevant in the minds of foodies and sports fans alike. Willie, a Kansas City guy and the elder statesman of the group, had his own run of sports bar ownership in his younger days. Alex and TJ are Des Moines natives who met working at a pizza shop (Silvestrini’s Pizza) while they were attending Hoover High School in the early aughts. That introduction to restaurant life catapulted them into 20 years of bar experience. Willie, Alex and TJ are now thrilled to be in Urbandale and can’t wait to serve this community for years to come!
Tucked away behind The Station, Dugan’s Hideaway is a cozy and inviting dive bar where our community gathers to have fun.
About us
In 2019 Willie and Alex made the decision to jump into a business venture together. Soon after, Alex reached out to his childhood friend TJ for some help. The three of them formed what is now a sports bar staple in the Des Moines metro: The Station on Ingersoll. Their mission was to focus on high-quality bar food, and create a spot that dripped with sports enthusiasm. Today, it’s that food and atmosphere that keeps The Station relevant in the minds of foodies and sports fans alike. Willie, a Kansas City guy and the elder statesman of the group, had his own run of sports bar ownership in his younger days. Alex and TJ are Des Moines natives who met working at a pizza shop (Silvestrini’s Pizza) while they were attending Hoover High School in the early aughts. That introduction to restaurant life catapulted them into 20 years of bar experience. Willie, Alex and TJ are now thrilled to be in Urbandale and can’t wait to serve this community for years to come!