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Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-states. Along with this update from Bellevue, Iowa, we will share additional developments in Tuesday’s edition.
BELLEVUE, Iowa — A popular hangout spot is under new ownership in Jackson County.
Horizon Lanes and Hall in Bellevue now is owned and operated by Trevor Hager and Dawson Weber. The multi-faceted business includes an eight-lane bowling alley, restaurant, bar and large reception hall.
“To keep it simple, we’re a bowling alley with good food, cold drinks and a nice events area,” Hager said. “We want people to walk in and feel welcome, like they can come to us with any questions they have.”
Both Hager and Weber are familiar faces at the bowling alley, which was run by Weber’s grandparents for many years until being purchased by Jared Feller and Brandy Dierks in 2018. Weber grew up visiting the lanes, and Hager spent the past several years working there part time.
When Feller and Dierks were ready to sell the business, they reached out to Hager and Weber to gauge their interest. The duo agreed it seemed like a good fit, and the ownership transition occurred in late August.
Many of the Horizon offerings will remain the same, Hager said, though he and Weber intend to standardize the hours and have made upgrades to the lanes’ electronic scoring system, among other improvements.
“We want it to be a place that people can rely on to come and have fun,” Hager said. “We’re planning on having a couple live music nights and other things to keep people coming out.”
Moving forward, Hager said he hopes to see Horizon Lanes and Hall retain its reputation as a community hub.
The lanes already are popular with area youth and adults alike and host several adult leagues, he said.
This fall, he said the plan is to implement a youth league to ensure continued interest from the next generation of bowlers.
“Getting the younger generation into bowling is the next big thing for us,” he said. “We want to encourage kids to get involved so that they want to play in high school and then as adults after graduation.”
Horizon Lanes and Hall is located at 970 N. Riverview St. Starting this week, the business will open at 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The kitchen will open at 4:30 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m., though the lanes will be open later for evening games.
Additional information about the business and event rentals can be found online at tinyurl.com/HorizonLanes.