Keep it Local — The Best IA Neighborhood Meeting Spaces

Choosing an exotic destination for your corporate meeting or conference can be exciting. Also, expensive. That’s why many planners are embracing the trend of meeting locally. Keeping it local means the money stays in your community, there are fewer travel and lodging expenses, and when food served is sourced locally, it’s often fresher and better tasting. What’s not to love?

Check out our list of Iowa neighborhood meeting spaces and book the one that’s in your backyard.

CENTRAL

Catch Des Moines — Des Moines

Your group will sing the praises of this city with more than 13,000 hotel rooms, 22 convention hotels and the spectacular Iowa Events Center featuring a 28,000 square foot ballroom, 150,000 square feet of exhibit space and 3 meeting rooms. Other unique venues include the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and the Rollins Mansion. The knowledgeable Catch Des Moines team can help you plan, suggest team building opportunities, recommend facilities, and point you in the direction of award-winning restaurants to ensure a memorable gathering for all.  

Think Ames — Ames

This university community is easily accessible, affordable, safe and fun. The Ames CVB are committed to helping you plan an unforgettable event with assistance on developing proposals, arranging site visits, negotiating hotel rates and room blocks, creating unique local experiences with tours and events, and developing a customized budget to make the most of your event.

EAST

Rhythm City Casino Resort — Davenport

Your guests will count themselves lucky when you book your event at the Rhythm City Casino. There’s more than 16,000 square feet of customizable event space, gorgeous guest rooms and suites, indoor pool and hot tub, spa, three dining options, and of course, gaming. Guests can choose from slots, video poker, craps, roulette, blackjack, and poker. No matter what you choose, everyone wins when you meet at Rhythm City Casino Resort.

WEST

Council Bluffs CVB — Council Bluffs

Welcoming guests to an area rich in scenic beauty, diverse attractions, and superb meeting facilities, Council Bluffs invites you to plan your meeting or event here. Multiple venues include the Ameristar Casino and Hotel, Council Bluffs Country Club, Dodge Riverside Golf Club, and the Mid-America Center to name just a few. Dozens of hotels and comfy lodging is available with attractions, entertainment, and activities all in close proximity.

SOUTH

Bridge View Center — Ottumwa

This beautiful 92,000 square foot event center features a 664-seat theater, multiple meeting rooms and a 30,000 square foot multi-purpose exposition hall. Located along the banks of the Des Moines River with picturesque views, it is the crown jewel of the City of Ottumwa. The catering staff offers an extensive menu of food and beverage choices along with customized menu planning to suit everyone’s taste.

Ottumwa Convention & Visitors Bureau

The good folks at Greater Ottumwa CVB are happy to help you plan your meeting or event. In addition to the Bridge View Center, Ottumwa offers several venue options, including Hotel Ottumwa and Market on Main. Multiple lodging options offer welcoming and comfortable accommodations. A wide range of dining choices are available here as well, from casual to fine. After hours, your guests will want to explore the Airpower Museum, play a round at Cedar Creek Golf Course, or bike the Historic Hills Scenic Byway.