Westdale Mall is a super regional shopping mall in Iowa

The Westdale Mall is super regional shopping mall located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The mall is a large two level, 854,000 square foot retail area with over 40 stores and services in an enclosed shopping environment.

The plans for the mall were first announced in March 1972 for a 560,000 square foot mall with 30 to 50 smaller stores and at least two major department stores on 66 acres, the land was acquired by developer Ernest W. Hahn from Midwest Development of Cedar Rapids and Dial Reality. The recession of 1974 delayed the start of construction on the mall until May 1976, and then an electricians strike delayed the opening of the mall until October 1979.

Up until 1981 the mall was at 93 percent capacity and attracted shoppers from counties throughout eastern Iowa and the surrounding states. This included the towns of Davenport and Waterloo that already had their own enclosed malls.

The mall was opened in 1979, is owned by Cedar Rapids Properties Inc and managed by General Growth Properties. The mall has many shopping, dining and entertainment options and is now also a community centre with many city, charity services and government offices occupying space in the mall after the Iowa flood of 2008 destroyed their offices.

The Cedar Rapids Public Library has opened a library know as `The Bridge' in the mall where Osco Drug store previously was. The Bridge is the libraries main home as the downtown branch was damaged by the flood.

Stores within the mall include The Buckle, Eddie Bauer, CJ Banks,

Dining and entertainment options in the mall are Chick-fil-a, Li's Garden, Pretzel Maker and Kiddie Rides which are located in the lower level near JC Penny. The large department stores in the mall are JC Penny and Younkers.

The mall offers shoppers a range of services and amenities. These include ATM's, Gift Wrapping, Stroller and Wheelchair rental, Lost and Found, Transportation Schedules and information regarding the mall and their tenants.

Several events are held at the mall throughout the year. These includes Christmas activities such as Santa's visit and photo opportunities, Halloween events - Trick or Treat night and costume competitions and Seasonal Sales.

The mall has a walking program offering visitors to the mall and residents of the area a comfortable and safe environment to walk in and get fit. The mall walkers meet at 7am from Monday to Saturday and at 10am on Sunday.