About this venue
First off, congratulations! The Iowa Events Center is the ideal facility for rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. Our venue provides the perfect setting for your big day and is conveniently located near downtown— just minutes away from local attractions. Let us take the stress out of the wedding planning process. We are a one-stop shop to ensure your day is the one you've always dreamt of. You will be partnered with one of our wedding professionals who will work with you throughout the planning process and even after your wedding. They will work closely with you to organize all aspects of your wedding. From booking to dinner menus, venue layout to the finishing touches, and so much more! We're excited to meet you!
Our event spaces
- Ballroom
- Meeting Room Level
- Mezzanine
- West Plaza
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Available services that can be provided by Iowa Events Center
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
We provide full bar service and bartenders for your event, as well as a complimentary champagne toast for the bridal party.
Yes. We provide 10 complimentary parking vouchers. You can park in our venue lots for $10 per vehicle. No overnight parking.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, elevators, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.
January, February, March, April, and December.
May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Yes. All events are required to carry liability insurance for each event. See your wedding professional for further information. It can be purchased through our venue.
In the event of a cancellation, the cancellation fee consists of the non-refundable deposit as well as the contracted total license fee and food and beverage minimum.
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