Franka Pizzeria, the purveyor of Neapolitan pizzas in the East Village, closed on Sept. 16. The restaurant space at 111 E. Grand Ave. was sold to “another local business,” according to a popup on the Franka website. frankapizzeria remains open in Clive with a menu of Caprese sandwiches, roasted mushroom grilled cheeses, salads such as a Green Goddess or chopped salad, and Neapolitan pizzas cooked in a wood-fired stove. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #DesMoines #Iowa #DesMoinesEats #DesMoinesFoodie #EastVillageDSM