HomeMy WebLinkAboutA007 - Motion approving new 5-day (Sept 1-5, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - The Traveling Nova, 220 S Teller AvenueTo:Mayor and City Council
From:Taylor Swanson, Deputy City Clerk
Date:July 14, 2026
Subject:New 5-Day (September 1-5, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License - The Travelling Nova LLC, 220 S Teller Avenue
Item No. 8
MEMO
Please see the attached documentation for a motion approving a new 5-Day
(September 1-5, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - The Travelling
Nova LLC, 220 S Teller Avenue.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Travelling Nova - New 5-Day Application 9.1.26-9.5.26.pdf
Administration 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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SPECIAL CLASS "C" RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
Business Information
Name of Legal Entity: THE TRAVELING NOVA LLC
FEIN: XX-XXX2123
Business Type: Limited Liability Company
This business is not registered with the Secretary of State.
Premises Information
Premises DBA: WYFFELLS HYBRIDS
Premises Address: 220 S TELLER AMES IA 50010-9556
Premises Type: Other
Number of Floors: 1
Control of Premises: Other Other control description: Premises owned by Wyffels.
Providing service to Wyffels under contract
Is your premises equipped with at least one adequate, conveniently located indoor or outdoor toilet facility for use by
patrons?
Yes
Does your premises conform to all local and state health, fire and building laws and regulations?
Yes
Is your establishment equipped with tables and seats to accommodate a minimum of 25?
Yes
License Information
Effective Date: 01-Sep-2026
Length of License Requested: 5DAY
Provided description of the Outdoor Service Area:
Wyffels Hybrids will be hosting a customer event at their premises at 220 S TELLER and has hired The Traveling
Nova to provide beverage service. The Traveling Nova is a mobile bartending trailer. The Traveling Nova will be
parked in the parking lot in front of Wyfells and will serve canned beverages (beer and seltzer) from the mobile trailer.
Privilege(s) Requested
Outdoor Service - Allows the selling/serving of alcoholic beverages by the license/permit in a designated, adjacent
outdoor area.
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Ownership Information
Endorsements
Local Authority: Story County
Dramshop Company: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Criminal History Details
Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been charged or convicted of a felony offense in Iowa or any other state of
the United States?
No
Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been convicted of any violation of any state, county, city, federal or foreign
law? For traffic violations, only include those that are drug or alcohol related.
No
Criminal Violations
Contact Information
Contact Name: ERIN STRAWN
Phone Number: 5154470004
Email Address: thetravelingnovallc@gmail.com
Address: 801 SW COHASSET DR ANKENY IA 50023-9219
Attestation Information
Type Name ID Type ID DOB Phone Address Percentage
Individual PROCTOR,
AMY
SSN ***-**-6730 25-Sep-19
77
51596517
37
801 SW
COHASSET
DR ANKENY
IA
50023-9219
33.30
Individual CROSKEY,
SARA
SSN ***-**-4841 15-Nov-19
69
4044
BEAVER AVE
DES MOINES
IA
50310-2828
33.30
Individual STRAWN,
ERIN
SSN ***-**-8890 07-Sep-19
75
3200 JOHN
LYNDE RD
DES MOINES
IA
50312-3066
33.30
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Attestation Name: ERIN STRAWN
Attestation Date: 28-Jun-2026
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