White Oak Realty Iowa

03/25/2026

https://tinyurl.com/Historic-Ingersoll

The Carpenter Paper Building, the Ingersoll dinner theater and the Klein Building in Highland Park — and the people behind them — are among the projects named as historic preservation award recipients this year by the Des Moines Heritage Trust. The nonprofit organization dedicated to the preserv...

03/25/2026

https://tinyurl.com/GW-Lounge

When Connor Delaney purchased the Greenwood Lounge, he knew he had to approach its restoration with a certain amount of reverence and respect if he was going to retain its history and keep the regulars coming back. Delaney bought the bar in early January and signed what he described as a long-term l...

03/11/2026

An incredible team of around a dozen worked around the clock to get The Greenwood Lounge open in just 40 days. Thank you Larry, Joe, Mike, Allie Delaney, Jake, Spencer Coy, Shelleigh, Lisa, Chris, Bob, Bill, Jim and a few more I’ve missed for all of your hard work. It shows.

the greenwood lounge groove fest

03/06/2026

The GW regulars come through once more. Thank you to longtime regular Lee Rood with The Register. 💪

Des Moines' oldest continuously operated bar underwent a 40-day rehab, adding modern amenities while preserving its dive bar charm, musical culture.

02/19/2026

Great piece in the Des Moines Register on Bar Martinez.

Bar Martinez brings intimate charm, crafted cocktails, bold design and neighborhood warmth to Highland Park in a cozy, 40-seat historic space.

02/06/2026

515 Euclid.
Another legacy property transformed. Give it a visit!

02/04/2026

The story behind our acquisition of The Ingersoll

01/30/2026

Coming soon: usable restrooms. Stay tuned…

📍 The Greenwood Lounge

01/26/2026

01/12/2026

A Des Moines icon acquired and friendships made.

01/11/2026

This first one looks familiar.

See the photos: These photos showcase historic buildings and churches of Des Moines, some dating back into the 1800s. How many do you recognize? bit.ly/459lMsG